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A prominent market commentator has flagged May 14 as a potentially pivotal date for XRP, arguing that progress on U.S. crypto legislation could act as a catalyst for a large wave of capital into the broader cryptocurrency market—potentially as much as $20 trillion.
Market strategist Merlijn the Trader said Ripple’s XRP could be among the key beneficiaries of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s scheduled review of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025.
In a post on X, Merlijn the Trader pointed to a markup hearing for the CLARITY Act on May 14 at 10:30 AM EST, describing it as a significant regulatory moment for the crypto sector.
The legislation had faced months of delays amid concerns over multiple provisions, including stablecoin yield language, tokenized equities, ethics standards, and other regulatory issues.
Merlijn the Trader wrote that the “yield debate raged for months” and that it has been “resolved,” adding that prior attempts to stop the bill had failed.
The CLARITY Act is expected to formally legalize a wide range of crypto activities in the United States and establish clearer rules for classifying digital assets as either securities or commodities.
For XRP specifically, the proposed framework could be especially significant. The asset has a long history of regulatory scrutiny, and its recently resolved legal dispute with the SEC has left lingering uncertainty that many believe has weighed on institutional adoption and demand.
Merlijn the Trader argued that approval of the CLARITY Act could represent a turning point for global finance, potentially enabling up to $20 trillion in traditional assets to be represented in tokenized or blockchain-based form.
He suggested XRP may stand out because it is viewed as a bridge asset used for cross-border payments and settlement, which could place it in a favorable position if institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure accelerates.
The outcome of the May 14 markup remains uncertain. The article also noted that the White House is reportedly working toward a broader timeline, aiming for Congress to complete and pass the CLARITY Act by July 4 after the Senate Banking Committee’s markup stage.
Separately, the article cited ZyCrypto reporting that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has expressed optimism about XRP’s long-term outlook, saying the CLARITY Act could serve as a major catalyst for growth, adoption, and development across the XRP ecosystem.
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