XRP continues to hover around $2.50 following a steep correction, sparked in part by geopolitical uncertainty and market reactions to Trump’s strategic reserve announcement. But some analysts believe this drop may have marked a generational bottom, setting the stage for a major rebound.
At the same time, a promising new player, PlutoChain ($PLUTO), is gaining traction as a powerful Bitcoin Layer-2 solution that could finally bring DeFi and smart contracts to the Bitcoin network.
Let’s explore both stories.
XRP Price Prediction: Was This the Calm Before the Price Storm?
Prominent analyst Dom shared a compelling argument on X (formerly Twitter): XRP’s sharp 43% decline from its recent high of $3.3999 may actually be a strong buying opportunity.
He pointed to historical precedents:
- December 2020: XRP crashed 70% due to the SEC lawsuit, only to recover afterward.
- March 2020: COVID crash triggered a 55% drop—again followed by a rebound.
Supporting the idea, analyst XRPBags referenced 2024’s back-to-back 35% and 36% dips and compared them to the harsher drops of 60% and 73% during 2017’s bull cycle.
The consensus: XRP has bounced back from worse, and this latest dump could be a signal for a strong upward reversal.
PlutoChain ($PLUTO): The Bitcoin Layer-2 That’s Already Live
While XRP watches and waits, PlutoChain ($PLUTO) is already building the future. As a live Layer-2 on Bitcoin, this project is enabling DeFi, smart contracts, NFTs, and even AI tools—all secured by Bitcoin’s network.
PlutoChain Highlights:
- 2-Second Block Times
- EVM Compatibility: Deploy Ethereum apps on Bitcoin
- Ultra-Low Fees: Just 0.1 Gwei
- 125,000+ Transactions processed on testnet
- 2,300+ Active Wallets
- Triple-Audited: SolidProof, QuillAudits, Assure DeFi
- Governance Ready: Holders help shape the protocol
Unlike speculative Layer-2 projects still in development, PlutoChain is live on Uniswap and preparing for mainnet and exchange listings soon. With a market cap under $40M, it remains a high-upside, low-cap gem in the fast-expanding BTCFi space.
As DeFi on Bitcoin grows (from $307M to $6.6B TVL in one year per DeFiLlama), PlutoChain is well-positioned to become one of the sector’s core platforms.
The Bottom Line
XRP could be near a turnaround moment, especially if history repeats. For traders who believe in Ripple’s resilience, now might be the time to prepare for a reversal.
But for those looking to diversify or get in early on functional, infrastructure-grade innovation, PlutoChain ($PLUTO) offers a compelling case.
Already trading, already tested, and ready to scale, PlutoChain might be Bitcoin’s best shot at full DeFi integration.
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