With XRP poised for immense gains, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has issued a bold forecast for the cryptocurrency market, envisioning it doubling in value before the year concludes.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has issued a bold forecast for the cryptocurrency market, envisioning it doubling in value before the year concludes, with XRP poised for significant gains.
Garlinghouse shared his insights during an interview on Fox Business Thursday. He delved into the current state of the crypto market and its growth potential, acknowledging the volatility that had seen many cryptocurrencies retreat over the past few weeks.
Despite this, he emphasized the ongoing upward trend, noting Bitcoin’s impressive surge in the past few months. Garlinghouse attributed this growth to factors like the spot Bitcoin ETF approvals and the Bitcoin halving, indicating the likelihood of further crypto asset appreciation.
“If you step back the last 6 months Bitcoin’s up about 250%. I think you’re going to continue to see tailwinds partly because of the ETFs that have been approved which you and I spoke about in and Davos but also the upcoming having which is imminent,” he told Fox host Maria Bartiromo.
Notably, Garlinghouse’s forecast extended beyond short-term price fluctuations, reflecting his broader outlook on the crypto market. He echoed sentiments expressed earlier in the month, where he projected that the crypto market could double in size to $5 trillion by the end of 2024 or even surpass it.
“I don’t even feel like it’s that big a prediction when you step back,” Garlinghouse remarked, emphasizing the fundamental drivers of market growth such as supply and demand dynamics. He elaborated on the factors contributing to this growth, highlighting the increasing recognition of crypto as a legitimate asset class. Furthermore, he pointed out that while the market currently stands at around $2.5 trillion, it has the potential to double in value by the end of the year.
“So, it’s basically just predicting it’s going to double by the end of the year, and if anything, I think I probably underpredicted,” he went on.
Meanwhile, when asked about the impact of regulation on the crypto market, the Ripple boss emphasized the importance of clear rules and regulations. He criticized the United States for lagging behind other countries in embracing crypto innovation, stating, “The US government needs to embrace that and put those clear rules around it so that all participants can play and grow.”
Additionally, Garlinghouse discussed Ripple’s role in bridging traditional finance with cryptocurrency, mentioning the company’s plans to launch a US dollar-backed stablecoin based on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum. He emphasized Ripple’s focus on non-US markets, citing strong growth opportunities outside the country.
