XRP Outlook Divided Amid Centralization Debate and Market Volatility

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Based on NewsBTC, the future of XRP is increasingly polarized as traders, analysts, and critics assess its price trajectory, governance model, and institutional interest. Recent market activity shows a complex environment shaped by whale sell-offs, ETF inflows, and a revived decentralization debate. Alternative yield platforms like BlackchainMining are offering XRP-related rewards through token lock-ups, introducing new risks. XRP’s price has fluctuated around $2.05, with U.S.-listed ETFs recording nearly $900 million in inflows. Technical analysis suggests a potential breakout from a multi-year triangle pattern, while derivatives data shows XRP is the most aggressively shorted major asset. Analysts warn of a possible short squeeze if sentiment shifts. Structural criticism has resurfaced, with some arguing XRP is 'centralized in every way,' while supporters emphasize its design for institutional settlement.

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