Hey, what a start to the week. I just finished a Q&A, and the energy was high…folks are picking up on these shifts in the markets. Tether’s big transfer, Trudeau’s resignation, and Japan’s yen moves all point to something brewing. Let me share my take, like we’re chatting through it step by step.

Tether’s Transfer and Bitcoin’s Quick Jump

Tether moved 370 million USDT to Binance today, and right after, Bitcoin spiked. I see manipulation here, no doubt. It’s the first big mint in a while, and it props up Bitcoin amid all those ETF inflows from last year. If regulators sanction Tether, watch for massive outflows from Bitcoin ETFs…they don’t settle in real time, leading to huge unrealized losses for banks.

That’s where XRP fits. It handles instant settlements, perfect for derisking. With options on Bitcoin ETFs now, and folks going all-in long without hedging, systemic risk is real. A Tether unwind could crash Bitcoin hard, shifting liquidity to assets like XRP that work globally without the drama.

Trudeau Steps Down and What It Means for Canada

Trudeau resigned today, and the Canadian dollar surged against others. Problems piled up during his time, and this change excites a lot of people. I caught wind of it Sunday evening…folks were buzzing. With Trump incoming, crypto-friendly shifts could follow, especially if Canada aligns more with U.S. policies.

For XRP holders up north, this might ease access issues. Canadians struggle finding XDC on exchanges, but options like Bitrue or Bybit with a VPN work. At Digital Wealth Partners, we source it via Kraken for clients, though custody’s still in push mode. Yield on XDC could hit 5-8% by Q1 end if you’re in our Mastermind.

Japan’s Yen and the Domino Theory Update

Japan’s my main watch. The yen fell to 158 per USD today, strengthening their case for rate hikes. Last August’s aggressive move caused a 13% stock selloff as the reverse carry trade unwound. They’ve given time to derisk, but if they hike now, treasuries dump big time.

That catastrophe hits markets hard, but it opens doors for stablecoin regs. Clarity for XRP as a bridge currency follows, maybe under the Stablecoin Act. FinCEN called XRP a currency back in 2014 during the Ripple fine. With the SEC suit ongoing, but Ripple’s $125/share tender offer…half a billion bucks…shows confidence. They’re betting on a win and maybe a 2025 public listing, perhaps on the Texas Stock Exchange.

Stablecoins Soaking Up the Treasury Flood

If the carry trade flips, dumped treasuries need buyers. Stablecoins from banks, Visa, PayPal, Amazon, Google, Apple, Tesla…they all launch, holding treasury reserves. XRP bridges those, moving value fast. I see every major player issuing one, turning treasuries into digital liquidity.

Ripple’s RLUSD on Uphold offers 5% returns, and their XRP card’s coming soon. We partner with Mastercard at Anchorage for client debit cards and credit lines…spend crypto straight from your wallet.

Diversifying Beyond Crypto

One question hit home: if crypto ROI dips, where next? I like asymmetric bets in alternatives…private equity, real estate. They’re illiquid now, but tokenization changes that. Family offices stick to 25% in alts for liquidity reasons, but tokenized SPVs via Syndicate Lee make it easier.

Borrow against appreciating assets like XRP for infinite banking. Buy cash-flow businesses…laundromats, car washes. Ben Kelly shared in our Mastermind: he runs eight boring businesses, pulls nearly a million yearly working 18 hours a week. We help with SBA loans for those buys.

Top Picks and Long-Term Plays

Top five cryptos through 2035? XRP, XLM, HBAR, DAG, Avalanche. Add a DePIN for data storage, maybe an AI token like Fetch-AGI merge, or gaming like Gala. XRP’s like early Bitcoin…utility drives it.

For derivatives, Codius from Ripple’s early days sits ready. Bitstamp and Robinhood could use it on XRPL. Robinhood listed XRP after their acquisition; Bitstamp’s long partnered with Ripple.

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These macro moves…Tether’s risks, Japan’s unwind, stablecoin adoption…all tighten liquidity. XRP solves it with speed and clarity. Preserve wealth by borrowing smart, diversifying into cash flows, and holding what appreciates. We’re early; let’s build for the long game.