'Never Thought I'd Buy XRP Below $1 Again': Analyst Reveals Why Institutions Are Already In

BitcoincomNews · 2026-02-24T10:10:53+00:00

Crypto analyst Austin Hilton suggests XRP may dip below $1 if Bitcoin drops below $50K, presenting a buying opportunity. Although institutions are using Ripple's infrastructure, they're not buying XRP to increase its price. A potential regulatory catalyst could significantly impact institutional investment by April.

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2026-02-24 10:10:53

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Story Highlights* Crypto analyst Austin Hilton says XRP could fall below $1 if Bitcoin breaks $50K, and he’s treating that as a buying window.

Institutions are integrating Ripple’s on-chain infrastructure, but Hilton warns they’re not buying XRP to pump the price.
One regulatory catalyst with 80-90% odds of passing by April could change everything for sidelined institutional capital.

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