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XRP Price Gains 2.8%, BitBoy Forecasts Major Surge if Trump Makes Key Move

XRP gained 2.8% after Bitcoin hit $76,000. BitBoy predicts an XRP price rally if Trump removes SEC Chair Gary Gensler
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XRP Price Gains 2.8%, BitBoy Forecasts Major Surge if Trump Makes Key Move

Highlights

  • XRP price remains bullish as speculation of Gensler’s dismissal intensifies.
  • BitBoy has predicted that XRP will take over meme coins money in the next cycle.
  • Speculation as to Gensler’s successor has shifted from Hester ‘Crypto Mom’ Peirce to Mark Uyeda.

XRP price climbed by 2.8% recently as the entire crypto market rallied, fueled by Bitcoin reaching a record-breaking $76,000. At the same time, prominent crypto personality BitBoy speculated that XRP’s value might further increase if president-elect Donald Trump decides to remove Gary Gensler from his role as SEC Chair.

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Will XRP Price Pump If Trump Fires Gensler

The recent Trump victory may have more in store for Ripple as multiple crypto commentators, high-profile figures, and a good portion of the crypto community urge President Trump to oust Gary Gensler.

Popular crypto YouTuber and commentator Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong has said that XRP might be among the top 100 coins that pump the hardest. In an earlier interview, BitBoy said all meme coin money will flow into XRP in the next cycle, suggesting that this is the best asset. 

On November 6, Ripple CEO also took to the X platform to congratulate Trump on his win and proposed the idea to “Fire Gensler. Day 1, No Delays.” He further proposed Christopher Giancarlo, Daniel Gallagher, or Brian Brooks as a replacement for Gensler.

However, speculations suggest that SEC’s Mark Uyeda is more likely to replace Gary Gensler over the earlier speculated Hester ‘Crypto Mom’ Peirce, a commissioner in the SEC appointed there by President Trump in 2018.

The price of XRP hovered around $0.5515 during New York pre-market hours after gaining 6% in the past week. 

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How High Could XRP Price Go If Gary Gensler Is Dismissed?

XRP rallied to $0.5739, its highest in 30 days, as Bitcoin soared to a new high above $76,400 following Trump’s election victory. This boosted the overall crypto market sentiment.

XRP price failed to sustain above the $0.55 resistance level and retraced to its current price. However, the Average Directional Index (ADX) is at 29.61, suggesting that volatility is still increasing. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 65.72, near the overbought region, but still has room to move. This could provide the boost needed to propel XRP above the resistance level.

If the price of XRP breaks close above the $0.55 resistance, it may trigger a short-term rally to $0.66, which coincides with a multi-month resistance that will take some struggle to beat. However, beyond that, XRP could soar to $0.94 or even $1.

XRP Price Analysis Chart

If bears push the price below $0.5, the current bullish thesis would be invalidated. Despite past setbacks, Ripple’s regulatory clarity has improved, but its market performance lags behind that of peers like Solana (SOL) and Binance Coin (BNB).

Some skeptics argue Gensler’s removal may not spark significant XRP gains as hoped by BitBoy and others. Still, the community remains hopeful of the massive impact of Gensler’s resignation on XRP’s future price trajectory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who might replace Gensler if Trump fires him?

Ripple CEO and some analysts have suggested names like Christopher Giancarlo, Daniel Gallagher, or Brian Brooks. Mark Uyeda is also a speculated successor.

Why is Gary Gensler’s role important to XRP?

Many in the crypto community believe replacing Gensler could favor XRP, given his strict stance on crypto regulations, especially towards Ripple.

Could XRP price surge if Gensler is fired?

XRP supporters believe so, and market influencers suggest it could push the price to $0.66, with potential for a rally up to $1.
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Evans Karanja

Evans Karanja is a crypto analyst and journalist with a deep focus on blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and the video gaming industry. His extensive experience includes collaborating with various startups to deliver insightful and high-quality analyses that resonate with their target audiences. As an avid crypto trader and investor, Evans is passionate about the transformative potential of blockchain across diverse sectors. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys playing video games and exploring scenic waterfalls.

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