2 Reasons to Buy XRP Before 2026

This has been a strange year for XRP investors. About a year ago, Ripple was only trading at $0.50. However, in November, the value of this cryptoasset skyrocketed above $2. After many months of volatility, the value of XRP remains just above $2. If you are considering buying, there are two reasons to get involved before 2026.

1. Blockchain Solutions Are Quickly Gaining Trust Since its launch in 2012, Ripple has struggled to turn its grand vision into reality. Essentially, Ripple seeks to revolutionize the global banking industry by improving the way cross-border transactions are processed. Nowadays, global banks rely on the SWIFT system. Payments often take several days and usually involve multiple intermediary banks, adding to the complexity and cost. Tracking money throughout this process can be difficult, if not impossible, until the entire process is completed. Meanwhile, Ripple uses a single ledger to track each transaction. The fees are only a fraction compared to the SWIFT system fees, and all transactions can be tracked in real-time. Payments occur within seconds, with automated reconciliation ensuring everything goes as planned. In theory, Ripple is a superior approach. The problem is how large financial institutions can adopt a relatively new transaction processing method. Although Ripple has run many pilot projects to demonstrate the capabilities of the network, adoption remains slow. Why? According to a report, "Many banks are hesitant to use XRP due to regulatory uncertainty surrounding cryptoassets." The cryptocurrency industry as a whole still has a bad reputation. Moreover, Ripple itself has also been involved in SEC investigations. However, recently the SEC has settled the lawsuit with Ripple. Meanwhile, blockchain solutions continue to be applied in various industries and use cases. More than half of all Fortune 100 companies are currently using blockchain technology in some way. As the adoption of adjacent technologies gains more attention, don't be surprised to see the acceptance of Ripple increase as well. In fact, there is a catalyst that could drive the adoption of XRP faster than most people expect.
2. Global Instability Can Actually Benefit Ripple There is no shortage of geopolitical events. Everything seems to be happening right now, from political instability and regulatory changes to exchange rate fluctuations and trade policy shifts. All of these could ultimately support the adoption of Ripple. One of the main advantages of Ripple is that it is relatively independent of borders. It is less regulated by major regulatory bodies that have a greater influence on the SWIFT network, and the transparency in tracking transactions, coupled with execution speed, could be a significant plus in a world where global trust is lower than historical standards. Meanwhile, its decentralized ledger can be said to have better resilience than centralized solutions that may be more vulnerable to attacks. Of course, global instability can also affect global economic output and thus impact the value of cross-border transactions -- a direct blow to Ripple's business model and therefore the price of XRP as a cryptoasset. But for long-term thinkers, geopolitical instability could ultimately be a benefit for Ripple. Its system is said to have more integrated trust than other frameworks that can change at any time due to political or regulatory changes. Although global events are difficult to predict, it is hard to imagine that the world will be more stable in 2026 than in 2025, giving long-term investors more reasons to buy in this year, likely before banks start looking for more flexible alternative payment solutions like Ripple. #SwingTradingStrategy,