XRP has landed in the middle of a new financial debate in the U.S. after USA Today published a syndicated article praising it as a top digital asset. The opinion piece, written by analysts at The Motley Fool, claimed Ripple offers practical use in cross-border payments. This view set it apart from many tokens often seen as driven by hype.
The analysts argued that XRP’s long-term value comes from steady growth and real-world use, not rapid price jumps. They acknowledged its huge market cap limits massive gains, but still called it a smart option for a $500 investment. The article also highlighted RLUSD, a stablecoin that partly runs on the XRP Ledger.
XRP Hype faces Bitcoin supporter anger
While Ethereum currently handles most RLUSD volume, the writers suggested Ripple could benefit from its growing role. However, the piece sparked pushback. Bitcoin supporters, especially on social media, responded with criticism.
They said the article misrepresented XRP’s position in the market. Many took issue with USA Today’s decision to share the piece with its five million followers on X. The post quickly spread, deepening the rift between Ripple fans and Bitcoin backers.
XRP back in the spotlight without price jump
Price data didn’t show excitement after the article. XRP fell to $2.75 before bouncing slightly, continuing a downward pattern. The token’s reaction didn’t match the tone of the article, showing that markets didn’t share the same optimism.
Still, the article succeeded in one area—it brought XRP back into public discussion. Investors and analysts have begun revisiting ideas around utility, regulation, and adoption. XRP has remained part of these topics for years, but fresh coverage has now pushed it back into focus.
The debate over which digital assets provide lasting value continues. The attention from this op-ed shows how one article can shape public views, even if prices don’t move right away. XRP’s role in global payments and its legal clarity in the U.S. still keep it relevant. Whether that leads to future gains remains to be seen.
