Prominent financial analyst Gary Cardone recently noted that the “XRP army is getting louder,” pointing to the increasing enthusiasm within the XRP community.
This comes as XRP continues to break past 2021 levels, trading above $1.50 at the time of writing. XRP has surged more than 190% in the last three weeks, sparking renewed interest in the crypto market, especially as it had previously been an underperformer.
Cardone also mentioned rising speculation that SWIFT, the global financial messaging network, is in talks to acquire or partner with XRP. This development, he suggests, is fueling the growing excitement among XRP enthusiasts.
Additionally, Cardone’s tweet highlighted Cardano’s rising influence, noting that the platform is not only carving out its own niche but is actively competing with major traditional financial institutions such as Visa, Mastercard, and even the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
With its ambitious blockchain, Cardano aims to provide a scalable and sustainable solution for decentralized finance (DeFi), positioning itself as a challenger to traditional finance giants.
Notably, Cardano has recently become a standout performer in the crypto market. After a 216% surge this month, it has surpassed the $1 mark for the first time since 2022.
Gary Cardone Endorsing XRP and Cardano?
While Gary Cardone’s tweet expresses optimism about both XRP and Cardano, it’s unclear whether he is genuinely endorsing these assets or simply making a lighthearted remark. This ambiguity arose after a commenter pointed out that Cardone was previously a Bitcoin maximalist, questioning how he could now be promoting XRP.
Similarly, commenter John McClane noted that Cardone has long been known as a BTC maximalist, suggesting he typically isn’t interested in assets like XRP or Cardano. However, it seems that these protocols have now captured his attention.
Interestingly, Cardone himself responded to the comments, clarifying that his statements were intended as a joke.
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Notably, Cardone has historically made jest of XRP and its community members. A few weeks ago, when XRP experienced a significant price spike, he humorously attributed the rise to “SWIFT testing a transaction,” poking fun at the frequent speculations of XRP enthusiasts.
