Ripple Torches 12 Million RLUSD in Deflationary Power Move—Traders Brace for Impact
Ripple just played its deflationary trump card—incinerating 12 million RLUSD tokens in a bid to tighten supply and prop up the stablecoin’s value. The burn comes amid whispers of shaky peg maintenance (because what’s a stablecoin without a little drama?).
Market mechanics at work: By yanking tokens out of circulation, Ripple aims to create artificial scarcity—classic ’supply shock’ playbook. Will it work? Cynics note this is the crypto equivalent of a central bank open market operation—just with fewer suits and more hype cycles.
Closing thought: Nothing says ’stable’ like periodically setting your money on fire to prove its worth. Welcome to Web3 economics.

In brief
- Ripple burns and mints RLUSD tokens to adjust supply in response to demand.
- RLUSD aims for the top 5 stablecoins by market cap by the end of the year.
- Ripple already has a market capitalization close to 300 million dollars.
Burning and minting: Ripple’s recipe for RLUSD
The Ripple news: the company, with its active management strategy of RLUSD tokens, demonstrates mastery., in response to changes in demand, becomes routine., but the amount was immediately replenished.
A juggling act to. This approach aims to maintain a fair balance between supply and demand, a crucial element in the world of stablecoins.
And the result?, a nice boost for Ripple. But this is just the beginning.
Platforms like Bitstamp, Kraken, and Bullish contribute to RLUSD’s success,. Ripple is not afraid to play in the big leagues.
RLUSD: an ambitious goal for Ripple in the top 5 stablecoins
Ripple thinks big. Very big. The ambition is to. And while RLUSD’s rapid growth is impressive, Ripple still faces challenges., with players like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) holding strong positions for a long time.
Yet, Ripple seems determined to assert its presence with RLUSD. Constant supply adjustments, creation and destruction of tokens allow. This tight control of supply is a risky but thoughtful bet.
If Ripple manages to, its dream of being among the market leaders could well come true. Users seem to be responding to the call, but broader adoption is still needed to compete with the industry giants.
Ripple’s challenges: staying stable and attracting the global market
For Ripple, the true test lies in its ability to. Burning and minting tokens may suffice in the short term, but how to manage demand spikes in the long term? Moreover, although RLUSD’s capitalization is already impressive, it still needs to convince beyond the major platforms.
The competition does not wait. The future of the stablecoin will depend on users’ trust. The goal is to be in the top 5, but the path is fraught with obstacles.
Ripple will need to, while controlling supply to avoid overheating. The stablecoin market is extremely volatile, and even a minor mistake could slow Ripple’s ambitions. But if the company manages to consistently maintain its strategy, it could catch its rivals off guard and make RLUSD a key player.
May 19 will mark a decisive turning point for Ripple. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group, a global reference for derivatives products, launches futures contracts on XRP. A historic breakthrough that places Ripple on a new pedestal. This announcement could ignite XRP’s price and boost the position of the RLUSD stablecoin. Ripple enters a new era.
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