XRP: Is a long-term investment opportunity opening up? Once a train starts moving quickly, it rarely stops immediately — but that has not stopped investors from worrying that the rise will end soon. In July last year, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) experienced a strong breakout, rising over 50% before a slight adjustment in early August. Although a month's trading cannot define long-term value, severe fluctuations often signal changes in the fundamentals. And for XRP, if a change does occur, that would be a positive sign. If you missed the train in July, the question now is: is the current price still worth buying? The short answer is: yes — if you are willing to hold a coin whose maximum momentum has just begun to form. Reasons behind XRP's strong breakout The expectations for ( Spot ETF ) A significant part of the price rise story comes from the expectation that the SEC ( will approve a series of XRP Spot ETFs. The deadline for the decision is set for October 17, and the SEC recently adjusted its regulations to allow for the creation/redemption process of fund certificates that are based on physical redemption ) through the underlying assets instead of cash, eliminating one of the remaining major obstacles. If the ETF is approved before the end of the year, fund issuers will have to buy XRP directly in the market, pulling supply from circulation and driving up the price. Technical Update: EVM Sidechains On June 30, XRP officially launched a sidechain compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) on its Mainnet. This allows developers to easily port applications written in Solidity( to run on XRP, with transaction fees paid in XRP instead of ETH. This is a significant development that helps XRP attract a decentralized application ecosystem )dApp(, liquidity, and new users — factors that have long favored Ethereum. Asset Tokenization Trend The XRP Ledger is designed with features that meet legal compliance requirements, such as the issuance or freezing authorization of assets. This enables financial institutions to easily issue asset tokens in real-world assets (Real World Assets – RWA) with fewer legal risk concerns. Currently, XRP has become the third-largest tokenization platform for U.S. Treasury bills ) in the entire blockchain market. It serves as a "bridge" asset that helps attract capital into the XRP ecosystem. Once these assets "log in" to the XRP Ledger, they typically remain for the long term — leading to an increased demand for holding XRP to pay fees or maintain liquidity. Opportunities and Risks XRP is presenting a more attractive strategic outlook than in previous years, but that does not mean the road ahead is completely smooth: Legal Risks: The same SEC that can approve ETFs may also propose stricter new regulations, reducing institutional investor interest. Technical Challenges: Sidechains are often difficult to deploy stably, and the bridge between the sidechain and the main blockchain is the most vulnerable point to attacks. Intense Competition: Ethereum and many other blockchains are also actively attracting developers and capital inflows from the asset tokenization sector. Conclusion For the first time since the "golden era" of 2017, XRP's path to expanding actual applications and attracting new users is clearer than ever. If you are an investor willing to endure short-term price fluctuations, then a strategy of ( Auto-Invest) for long-term holding is perfectly reasonable. XRP may not be the "easy" coin for those seeking instant profits, but due to its unique position in payments and asset tokenization, as well as today's Ethereum-compatible infrastructure, XRP deserves to be included in the portfolio of long-term investors who clearly understand the risks and potential.