Ripple CTO: XRPL Adoption Likely to Boost XRP Demand and Value
David Schwartz suggests that broader adoption of the XRP Ledger will drive demand for XRP and potentially increase its value.
David Schwartz suggests that broader adoption of the XRP Ledger will drive demand for XRP and potentially increase its value. XRP (XRP) is trading at $1.27. This is an original TLT brief synthesising 2 outlets (The Crypto Basic, Brave New Coin), plus live market data, as of Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:04 UTC.
This highlights the potential symbiotic relationship between XRPL's adoption in financial services and XRP's market performance, suggesting that success of the ledger could directly impact token value.
- XRP Ledger adoption in financial services could drive demand for XRP.
- Schwartz believes broader XRPL use would increase token value.
- XRP price at $1.27, down 2.85% in 24 hours.
Both The Crypto Basic and Brave New Coin report that Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz believes XRPL's adoption in financial services will increase demand for XRP and potentially boost its value. While both outlets convey Schwartz's views on the relationship between XRPL adoption and XRP's market performance, Brave New Coin provides additional context on XRPL's role in transaction processing, liquidity, and asset transfers.
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- Ripple CTO: XRPL Adoption Likely to Boost XRP Demand and Value — this brief
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has suggested that the success of the 
XRP Ledger (XRPL) in financial services is likely to drive demand for XRP, potentially increasing its value. Schwartz made these comments while discussing the relationship between XRPL adoption and the token's market performance.
According to Brave New Coin, Schwartz emphasized XRPL's role in transaction processing, liquidity, and asset transfers, suggesting that broader adoption of the ledger would naturally lead to increased demand for XRP. This implies a symbiotic relationship between the ledger's utility and the token's market value.
The Crypto Basic corroborates this view, reporting that Schwartz believes XRPL's adoption in financial services will be a key factor in driving demand for XRP. Both outlets agree that Schwartz sees a direct link between the ledger's success and the token's value, though The Crypto Basic does not delve into the specific roles of XRPL as detailed by Brave New Coin.
This perspective comes as the broader cryptocurrency market remains in a state of fluctuation, with the total market cap at $2.75 trillion and 
Bitcoin experiencing a 1.81% decline over the past 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 51, indicating a neutral market sentiment.
XRP itself is trading at $1.27, down 2.85% in the last 24 hours and 1.90% over the past week. Despite the recent dip, XRP maintains a market cap of $80.32 billion, reflecting its position as one of the leading cryptocurrencies.
Since this brief published about 8 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from $1.27 to $1.27 — +0.00%.
The chart plots XRP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₦1,756.41 (about $1.27), down 3.5% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 4.0% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Ripple CTO: XRPL Adoption Likely to Boost XRP Demand and Val — questions & answers
What is the relationship between XRPL and XRP according to Schwartz?
Schwartz believes XRPL's adoption will increase demand for XRP, potentially boosting its value.
How does Schwartz view XRPL's role in the financial sector?
Schwartz sees XRPL as a key player in transaction processing, liquidity, and asset transfers.
What is the current market sentiment for cryptocurrencies?
The market is in a neutral state with a Fear & Greed Index of 51.
How much is 1 XRP worth in naira today?
About ₦1,756.41 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.27. The naira price moves with both XRP's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our XRP in naira page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from The Crypto Basic, Brave New Coin, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.