XRP Whales Decide "Never to Sell"...Why?

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Ripple is establishing XRP not merely as an investment asset but as a global financial standard through its intricate web of partnerships with financial powers worldwide.

Crypto media outlet NewsBTC analyzed the key reasons for long-term holding of XRP in an article reported on April 20 (local time). Virtual asset analyst XRP Bags emphasized the vast network built by Ripple. XRP Bags highlighted the deep ties between Ripple and financial institutions. Ripple plays a pivotal role in designing a new global financial system. Its position within the institutional framework is a core factor supporting XRP's value.

Ripple is the only company invited to the Federal Reserve (Fed)'s payment task force. It has also been listed on the World Bank's 'Better Than Cash Alliance'. Furthermore, it joined the ISO 20022 standard-setting body as the first member in the distributed ledger technology sector. The Federal Reserve introduced this standard to its fund transfer service, FedWire, in July 2025. Ripple has been building its infrastructure for several years in anticipation of institutional changes.

Ripple's influence within international organizations is unparalleled. Ripple plays a crucial role in the IMF Fintech Advisory Committee and the WEF. It is also deeply involved in the Digital Dollar Project and the Digital Pound Foundation. The Digital Euro Association also receives technical support from Ripple. XRP Bags evaluated Ripple as an entity designing the financial order, beyond just a simple project. Ripple's infrastructure is closely connected to real-world economic payment systems globally.

The caliber of talent recruited by Ripple is also impressive. Officials from the U.S. Treasury Department and Federal Reserve attorneys have joined. SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) board members and former SEC chairmen have also joined Ripple. Former BlackRock digital asset executives are also participating in Ripple's future design. Ripple invested a total of $4 billion in ecosystem investments throughout 2025. Of this, $3 billion was concentrated on large-scale mergers and acquisitions.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasized, "Strengthening XRP's utility is Ripple's North Star." Ripple's recent acquisition performance significantly exceeded internal forecasts. The integration with institutional finance is deepening. XRP is evolving into the standard for next-generation financial infrastructure. The global financial market is watching the results of Ripple's relentless progress.

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