How RLUSD Could Drive Major Price Gains for XRP By 2026?
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Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD is gaining traction, boosting XRP adoption and increasing token burns through XRPL usage. Analyst Aaron Arnold hints a bullish stance on XRP, citing Ripple’s regulatory progress. Arnold predicts the worth of 1,000 XRP at $5K and $9K if BTC hits $150K and $250K respectively. XRP is gaining renewed investor interest as bullish predictions for 2026 emerge, fueled by rising institutional interest and real-world utility. In a video podcast, Altcoin Daily co-founder Aaron Arnold, stated his change of outlook on XRP from skepticism to a renewed bullish stance. Further, he explained in the video the importance of holding 1,000 XRP, which could be a smart move heading into 2026. From Doubter to Believer: Arnold’s XRP Evolution Arnold, who previously criticized XRP due to its long-standing legal battle with the SEC, now sees the asset in a different light. With that lawsuit drawing to a close, he argued that XRP’s position in the digital asset space has changed dramatically. In his latest analysis, Arnold frames XRP not as just another altcoin, but as a promising bridge currency with real-world utility and potential for mass adoption and a central factor in his optimism is Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD. RLUSD: A Game-Changer for XRP’s Ecosystem Ripple’s recently launched stablecoin, RLUSD, has crossed $500 million in market cap just six months after launch and is now the second-fastest-growing stablecoin of 2025, behind BlackRock’s USDTB. Though most RLUSD activity still takes place on Ethereum (around 83%), Arnold predicts a significant shift toward the XRP Ledger as institutions increasingly look for more efficient blockchain solutions. This migration could boost XRP demand and feed into its deflationary model by increasing token burns. “Every RLUSD transaction on the XRPL burns a little more XRP,” Arnold highlighted. Despite this, he noted that few users are currently leveraging RLUSD…
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