All it takes is just one announcement listed in a reputable online media outlet then prices of any crypto can go up with hype. XRP still has a bright future if it can evolve slowly and patiently to keep relevant because once it stops being relevant it will be replaced by a competitor waiting to pounce.
There is not much exciting about Ripple this year. According to WorldCoinIndex in last month price only went up with 1% and 42% in 180days. Still I hold my Ripple as a lot of projects using Ripple and I think Ripple is a stable coin for investment.