Cryptocurrency Insights: Elon Musk Sparks XRP Price Surge
Monday, 21 October 2024, 11:49
Elon Musk's Impact on XRP Prices
On October 20, billionaire Elon Musk hosted a town hall meeting, where his mention of XRP led to an immediate surge in XRP price.
XRP Price Movements
The event in Pittsburgh highlighted Musk's unique ability to influence financial markets. Following his mention, XRP experienced a 3.44% gain on the daily chart.
The Ripple Legal Battle
- XRP is currently embroiled in a legal battle with the SEC.
- An appeal was filed by the SEC after an initial ruling favored Ripple Labs.
- Current discussions focus on whether XRP qualifies as a security.
While XRP has seen a year-to-date decline of 9%, Musk's comments injected new energy into the market.
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