XRP has consistently maintained its position in the world’s top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization since 2014, holding steady through numerous regulatory actions, price declines, and skepticism from market participants. Crypto analyst and educator Thomas Laresca recently addressed the growing sentiment among $XRP holders regarding the token’s lackluster price activity. Laresca emphasized that the true driver for future growth lies in building robust market infrastructure—something currently in progress but not yet fully reflected in the price.