Ex-Goldman Sachs Pro Raoul Pal Makes Waves: Places High-Stakes Bet on XRP

Former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal has recently made headlines with his bold investment move into the native token of the XRP Ledger, XRP. In a recent interview with attorney John Deaton, Pal, who now serves as the CEO of Real Vision, shared his insights into why he considers XRP to be the “opportunity of a lifetime.

SEC Drama Sparks Pal’s Curiosity

Pal’s interest in XRP was sparked by the legal troubles facing Ripple, the company behind the cryptocurrency. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Ripple and two of its executives, alleging that XRP was an unregistered security.

This legal battle had a significant impact on XRP’s market value, leading to a “massively discounted” price, according to Pal.

Seizing the perceived opportunity, Pal made the decision to invest in XRP while the market was in disarray. The cryptocurrency had plummeted to a low of around $0.27, following its delisting from several major exchanges. However, Pal saw potential in the XRP community and its real use cases, prompting him to hold onto the digital asset.

As the cryptocurrency market is known for its volatility, XRP’s price began to recover after the initial plunge. The digital asset has since been relisted on most major exchanges and is currently trading at $0.63 per token. Pal’s strategic move seems to have paid off, affirming his belief in the resilience of the cryptocurrency space.

Looking at the broader trajectory of the cryptocurrency markets, Pal previously offered an optimistic forecast. He predicted a faster recovery from the bearish state in the crypto sector compared to 2019, foreseeing substantial growth in the second half of the year.