In a post on X, Software Analyst Vincent Van Code recently offered a detailed response to the frequently asked question: “Why hasn’t the price of XRP surged?”
In his post, Vincent acknowledged several reasons often cited by the crypto community for XRP’s sluggish price movement but dismissed them as speculative and ultimately invalid explanations. Instead, Van Code reaffirmed a long-term outlook on XRP, characterizing it as a strategic investment rather than a short-term trade.
"Why XRP price not moon"? This is probably the second most common question people asking (the first is of course "where is Elvis")
Here is my take on what PEOPLE think is happening:
1. Regulatory uncertainty persists: The SEC lawsuit against Ripple isn’t fully resolved, and…
— Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) April 17, 2025
Investor Concerns Around Regulation, Supply, and Sentiment
According to Van Code, regulatory uncertainty remains one of the most referenced explanations among investors. Despite the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple nearing resolution, lingering legal implications and the possibility of remaining penalties continue to make some investors hesitant.
Van Code stated that this concern is not valid for XRP’s valuation today, as he believes the fundamental issues have already been addressed and priced in.
Another argument commonly put forward, as outlined in his post, relates to market dynamics. He noted that global concerns such as trade wars, competitive pressure from stablecoins and alternative tokens, and Bitcoin’s ongoing dominance in the crypto market all contribute to sidelining XRP despite its recent developments. Van Code listed this as part of public sentiment, but again reiterated that such external comparisons are speculative and do not reflect the actual utility of XRP.
He also referenced tokenomics challenges, pointing out that XRP’s circulating supply, currently around 56 billion, and the monthly release of XRP from Ripple’s escrow accounts are often cited as downward pressures on price.
In the eyes of many investors, this consistent unlocking of supply may discourage holding XRP for long durations due to the fear of dilution. Van Code challenged this perception, arguing that the influence of escrow releases is exaggerated and that broader market understanding around XRP’s use is evolving.
Questions of Utility and the Impact of Infrastructure Developments
Van Code then addressed recent developments, such as Hidden Road’s approval by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), clarifying that the benefit to XRP is indirect. Since the approval is connected to RLUSD, Ripple’s stablecoin, and not XRP, some investors perceive a lack of direct utility. Nevertheless, Van Code rejected this notion, emphasizing that such infrastructure developments form a foundation that indirectly supports XRP’s long-term adoption.
He went on to mention the role of market memory and sentiment. Historical volatility, especially during sharp gains followed by rapid corrections, has left many investors cautious. As a result, the confidence to hold XRP beyond modest profits is limited.
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According to Van Code, this psychological barrier reflects past market behavior rather than present fundamentals. Similarly, he pointed out that many investors remain anchored to past price points, such as $0.50, and hesitate to enter the market at higher levels—even when fundamentals improve.
Long-Term Outlook Remains Firm Despite Short-Term Doubts
In closing, Van Code dismissed all of these investor theories as lacking in substance. “Of course, my view is NONE of these are valid drivers of price and demand, and are merely speculative opinions,” he wrote.
He emphasized that XRP has always been intended as a multi-year investment and that the strategic role Ripple envisions for the token requires time. Now that the SEC lawsuit is over and what he called “favorable tailwinds” are beginning to form, Van Code expects progress and notable developments in the coming months.
He concluded by urging investors to view XRP as a long-term asset. Referring to it as a “buy and store it away” token, he suggested that those waiting for short-term catalysts may misinterpret XRP’s value proposition. According to Van Code, Ripple’s efforts involving XRP unfolding over years, not months, and the market should align its expectations accordingly.
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