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Crypto analyst and XRP advocate Levi Rietveld recently shared a short post on X stating that “$XRP is built for this,” alongside a video clip of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking about reviewing regulatory barriers around blockchain, stablecoins, and new payment systems like the crypto industry. Bessent’s comments focused on reforming financial infrastructure so capital markets can function more efficiently for mainstream users. In turn, Rietveld viewed those comments as closely matching the original purpose XRP was created to serve. Related Reading: Ethereum’s 2026 Overhaul Aims To Cut Costs, Boost Speed, Limit Censorship What XRP Was Designed To Do In the video clip that Levi Rietveld shared on X alongside his statement of XRP being built for this, Scott Bessent outlined a policy direction that places emphasis on evaluating regulatory impediments to blockchain technology, stablecoins, and new payment systems. Bessent stated that officials will take a close look at regulatory impediments to blockchain, stablecoins, and new payment systems and consider reforms to unleash the power of American capital markets. Notably, this plan corresponds to a more crypto-positive approach adopted by the current US administration under President Donald Trump. $XRP Is Built For This! pic.twitter.com/WNDUoeFPC4 — Levi | Crypto Crusaders (@LeviRietveld) December 22, 2025 These are a part of efforts by the US government to modernize crypto regulation and define clearer frameworks for digital assets, including proposed acts aimed at bringing clarity to markets and stablecoins. One example of this is the Clarity Act, a legislative proposal that aims to clearly define the regulatory treatment of digital assets, separate payment-focused tokens from securities, and assign clearer oversight roles to agencies such as the SEC and CFTC. Bessent’s comments focused on improving payment systems and removing friction around new financial technology. XRP proponents like Levi Rietveld would quickly point out that the theme aligns closely with how the cryptocurrency and the XRP Ledger were engineered. The XRP Ledger works with transparent settlement, predictable transaction costs, and finality that does not depend on mining or complex smart contract execution. These characteristics are important for institutions that need clarity and reliability. In practice, XRP’s real-world role is most visible through payment solutions developed by Ripple. Banks and other financial institutions do not need to hold large balances of foreign currencies, since XRP can be used as an intermediate asset during settlement. XRP’s Current Regulatory And Institutional Position Progress on regulatory clarity has been helping real institutional infrastructure around XRP. Multiple Spot XRP ETFs have gained approval and launched in 2025 and early numbers are positive, with over $1.14 billion worth of inflows. Bloomberg estimates suggest these funds could draw $5 billion to $7 billion in institutional capital by 2026. Related Reading: Could XRP Make Trillionaires? Tech Firm Founder Thinks It’s Possible This creates new avenues for asset managers, pension funds, and other institutional allocators to hold XRP within traditional investment vehicles. All these cannot be possible without the clear framework for blockchain, stable coins, and new payment systems proposed by Bessent. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

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Bitcoin is holding steady within a descending range, showing little 
directional conviction, while several altcoins are quietly building strength. 
As the market consolidates, these smaller assets could hint at early upside 
moves before BTC breaks out. Key Resistance In Focus: $90,588 And The 
Descending Trendline According to a recent update by Kamile Uray, there are no 
changes in the key levels being tracked on the daily chart, as the focus 
remains on the $90,588 level and the descending blue trendline. Unless BTC can 
close above these levels, the current decline may continue. Any upward moves 
below the blue descending trend are considered corrective rather than a trend 
reversal. Related Reading: The Bitcoin Bull And Bear Cases That Crypto Traders 
Should Know About The first support zone to monitor during the decline is 
between $83,822 and $82,477. A daily close below $82,477 would signal a 
continuation of the downtrend and could open the door toward the 
$74,496–$71,237 zone, marked by the blue box. This lower zone is viewed as a 
strong support area where buyers may step in. Thus, a clear reversal 
confirmation is key before considering any significant upward move. Once 
confirmed, a rally toward the blue descending trendline could follow, testing 
resistance levels along the way. For the uptrend to resume decisively, BTC 
would need to close above $90,588 and break the descending resistance. 
Meanwhile, a daily close above $94,130 would confirm that the blue descending 
trend has been broken, potentially signaling a shift to sustained bullish 
momentum. LTF Moves Show Less Impulse, But Structure Holds Crypto analyst The 
Penguin noted that the lower time frame (LTF) is showing slightly less 
impulsive action, though the overall count remains unchanged. The recent moves 
on the LTF appear more like noise and do not affect the broader wave count, 
and confidence in a leading diagonal for wave 1 remains intact. Related 
Reading: Bitcoin’s Make-or-Break Phase Begins: Weekly Support Holds, Momentum 
Fades Putting Elliott Wave analysis aside for a moment and leaning on standard 
technical analysis, BTC is clearly respecting a defined range. As a result, a 
minor deviation toward the 0.886 level marked on the chart is being closely 
watched as a potential entry point. Bullish confirmation will come if BTC 
manages to close and hold above $90,500, which would invalidate the current 
bearish scenario and signal the potential for a more sustained upward trend. 
Until then, the short-term fluctuations are considered normal noise, 
especially with the yearly open approaching. On the altcoin side, momentum 
appears to be holding, suggesting potential upside. Outperformance is already 
visible in altcoins like XPL, indicating that while BTC consolidates, some 
alts are starting to push higher. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from 
Tradingview.com

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