Looking at cryptocurrency prices and noticing something interesting — if you had invested $10,000 in XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum back in January 2025, when Trump started his second term, you would currently be at a loss. And a real loss.

Let’s break down the numbers. On inauguration day, Bitcoin was trading around 101,000, Ethereum was at 3,200, and XRP reached three dollars for the first time in eight years. It looked like the start of something big — the entire market was bullish after the elections. But now the picture is gloomier: Bitcoin has fallen to 77,600 (minus 23%), Ethereum to 2,320 (minus 28%), and XRP to 1.44 dollars (minus 51%). The same $10,000 in Bitcoin is now worth about $7,600, in Ethereum about $7,200, and in XRP just $4,700.

Interestingly, some analysts from the XRP forum still talk about potential. They believe that with regulatory clarity, XRP could rise to $5–$10 — which would be a sevenfold profit from here. Even more conservative scenarios look interesting if you’re willing to wait.

The situation with Bitcoin is similar — forums discuss the million-dollar level, though that seems far off. But some analysts say that in a few years, people will regret not buying Bitcoin at current levels. Historically, crypto moves in cycles — deep declines are followed by sharp rises.

So — is this just a correction before a bigger move, or a real sell-off? Time will tell. But one thing is clear: if you invested in January, now is a test of your patience.