• Raoul Pal, in a discussion with pro-XRP attorney John Deaton, revealed his strategic entry into the XRP market.
• Pal also discussed the potential decoupling of XRP and other altcoins from Bitcoin’s market cycles. He expressed skepticism about such decoupling.

In a recent live podcast discussion with pro-XRP attorney John Deaton, financial expert Raoul Pal unveiled his strategic entry into the XRP market. Contrary to prevailing sentiments, Pal disclosed that he initially explored XRP based on insights from a knowledgeable friend, challenging the common narrative surrounding the cryptocurrency.

Pal recognized the opportune moment to invest in XRP during the SEC lawsuit against the digital asset, stating;

When the court case came out, that’s when I bought XRP. When you see something like that, it’s like, okay, now the price has been massively discounted.

Emphasizing the unique opportunity created by market exits during the legal proceedings, Pal revealed that he has maintained his XRP holdings, considering it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “Yeah, we know it’s a real thing. Half the people have been shut out of the market. This is the opportunity of a lifetime, so that’s when I bought it, and I’ve held it ever since,” explained Pal.

Additionally, Pal underscored his acquisition of XRP, drawing parallels to his approach with Solana (SOL), emphasizing a strategy of purchasing during market crises when prices experienced significant declines. The rationale behind this decision was founded on identifying active communities involved in practical use cases on the blockchain.

It’s not kind of ghost use; it’s real use. In which case, it is time to put your capital at work, simple as that,” Pal submitted.

Will XRP Decouple From Bitcoin?

Additionally, Raoul Pal recently shared insights into the potential decoupling of XRP and other altcoins from the market cycles traditionally influenced by Bitcoin (BTC). During a recent interview on the CryptoLaw show, Pal discussed the intricate relationship between the broader crypto market, particularly altcoins like XRP and Ethereum (ETH), and the price movements of Bitcoin.

The interview, conducted by CryptoLaw founder and pro-crypto attorney John Deaton, addressed the prediction that XRP would experience a surge to $1, made before the pivotal July 13 ruling by Judge Analisa Torres. Deaton had anticipated that XRP would not reach new highs until a full-fledged bull run driven by Bitcoin occurred.

In response to Deaton’s inquiry, Pal addressed the potential for XRP and other tokens to break away from Bitcoin’s influence. Pal expressed the belief that such a decoupling is unlikely, emphasizing the role of the Bitcoin cycle as the macrocycle that impacts all assets in the market.

According to Pal, this interdependence is rooted in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, where zero interest rates led major governments worldwide to issue consistent three to five-year sector debt. The debt refinancing cycle, as explained by Pal, serves as the driving force behind the movements of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and other assets.

Pal proposed that the synchronized environment created by the combination of the four-year market cycle, economic fluctuations, and interest rates results in various assets, including XRP and other altcoins, moving in tandem.

XRP Price

Meanwhile, XRP’s price is marginally down by 3.12% in the last 24 hours, trading at $0.60, amid heavy whale selling. While maintaining a stable value at approximately $0.6 over the last month, recent positive forecasts from Google Bard have instilled confidence among XRP investors.

Google Bard predicts a potential surge to $38.5 for XRP, contingent on Bitcoin reaching the anticipated post-halving price of $100,000.