Finance coach John Vasquez, popularly known as Coach JV, has declared that XRP and Ripple are gaining ground as the company announces new developments in banking, digital asset custody, and stablecoin distribution.
In a video titled “XRP RIPPLE IS ON FIRE,” Vasquez pointed to Ripple’s latest announcements during Ripple Swell, arguing that the crypto industry is moving from regulatory resistance toward greater institutional participation.
“First they resist it, then they sue it, then they regulate it, then they join it,” Vasquez said. “We’re now in regulation and joining phase.”
Ripple Banking Deals Boosting Confidence
Vasquez said Ripple’s recent progress has increased his confidence in the company. He highlighted its final approval from the OCC to establish a national trust bank.
He also pointed to Ripple’s growing partnership with BNY, which focuses on digital asset custody and exploring blockchain uses, such as tokenized trade finance.
Vasquez also mentioned Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, including its partnership with Robinhood and its availability on Coinbase, with deposits and withdrawals supported on the XRP Ledger, Base, and Ethereum.
He believes these developments show that Ripple is expanding its presence in both traditional finance and the digital asset market.
Coach JV Says XRP Holders Need Patience
Despite his enthusiasm, Vasquez acknowledged that the growing number of Ripple announcements has not translated into the XRP price levels many investors expect.
“Why isn’t it at 10 bucks? Patience. Patience. Patience,” he said.
He argued that increased institutional involvement must eventually translate into actual utility and transactions before investors can assess the impact on XRP.
“We need the actual utility. We need all the transactions running through it,” Vasquez said, adding that this process would take time.
His comments highlight the distinction between Ripple’s corporate expansion and XRP’s market performance. While new banking relationships, custody services, and stablecoin distribution channels expand activity in Ripple’s ecosystem, their impact on XRP depends partly on whether they generate demand for the token.
XRP Remains Coach JV’s Top Crypto Holding
Vasquez revealed that XRP is his largest cryptocurrency holding, followed by Bitcoin and Solana. He said he is currently buying more of all three.
He noted that he likes buying crypto when the market is fearful. For example, he bought more XRP during Ripple’s SEC lawsuit in 2020, when negative sentiment was high.
Vasquez also shared his plan for the bull market. He intends to sell some of his altcoins as prices rise and move the profits into his Capital DR system, while continuing to hold Bitcoin.
He believes the crypto industry is entering a new phase as more traditional financial institutions get involved, with Ripple well-positioned to benefit.