BRICS and Japan Key to XRP’s Bull Run Despite U.S. Regulatory Pressure

• Despite U.S. regulatory challenges, Japan and BRICS are driving XRP adoption, positioning it as a global payments alternative.
• XRP’s fast and cost-effective transactions make it a potential competitor to SWIFT, though overcoming SWIFT’s global dominance remains a challenge.

Since the BRICS and Japan have pushed for XRP adoption, as reported by a recent CNF updates, despite ongoing regulatory challenges in the U.S., Japan and the BRICS alliance continue to embrace Ripple (XRP) and its infrastructure.

Notably, 80% of Japanese banks are now working with Ripple to enhance international payments, showcasing how far blockchain technology has advanced in traditional finance. Renowned analyst Crypto Tank pointed out that the SEC’s appeal against Ripple has not deterred Japan and the BRICS nations from adopting XRP, emphasizing its role in the global financial system.

In addition, Vladimir Putin recently announced a blockchain-based payment system for BRICS, aiming to bypass Western financial institutions. XRP’s use case, facilitated by the XRP Ledger (XRPL), provides faster and cheaper transactions than established systems like SWIFT.

In another CNF post, Ripple’s XRPL Japan and Korea Fund opened for applications, supporting blockchain innovation and community growth. Ripple has already processed over 20 million transactions totaling $30 billion, further boosting investor confidence.

Analysts believe XRP could eventually compete with SWIFT, which handles over $5 trillion in daily transactions, though Ripple still has a long way to go in catching up with SWIFT’s established global network.

XRP’s Potential Price Trajectory

Ripple’s growing global adoption, particularly by institutional investors and major financial institutions, is expected to influence XRP’s price positively. Many experts argue that the SEC case is “irrelevant” for the global adoption of XRP, as demonstrated by the unwavering support from Japan and BRICS.

With XRP’s proven utility in cross-border payments, analysts foresee significant growth potential, with discussions suggesting that the token is undervalued compared to its current market prices.

As XRP captures more of the payments market, it could pose a viable alternative to SWIFT, especially given the advantages of faster transaction speeds and lower costs. However, overcoming SWIFT’s established trust and vast network remains a long-term challenge for Ripple.

As of today, Ripple (XRP) is trading at $0.5404, having surged by 0.35% in the past day and 2.15% in the past week.