Former Ripple exec Asheesh Birla has pointed out that XRP‑focused funds are currently outperforming many Bitcoin‑linked products.
He ties this to XRP’s strong liquidity and steady cross‑border payment demand, which keeps flowing even when the broader market stalls.
In that environment, some allocators see $XRP as a defensive‑leaning, utility‑backed option rather than a pure speculative play.
How do you usually weigh utility versus pure store‑of‑value in your own strategy?

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