Could the very assets designed to protect us actually trigger the next big market flush? Crypto analyst Jake Claver just dropped Part 4 of his "XRP Domino Theory," and it’s a sobering wake-up call for anyone coasting on "bull market" autopilot.
We aren't just talking about a price dip; we're looking at a potential global liquidity reset. Here is the breakdown of the dominos Claver expects to fall:
1. The Yen Carry Trade: A $20 Trillion Time Bomb
For decades, the world borrowed cheap Japanese Yen to buy everything from U.S. Tech stocks to Bitcoin. But with Japanese bond rates hitting 30-year highs, that "free money" is disappearing.
If a geopolitical oil shock (involving Iran or Russia) spikes prices by 20–40%, the Yen carry trade could break entirely. Investors will sell everything—including your favorite crypto—to flee back into the perceived safety of Japanese bonds.
2. Tether & The ETF "Negative Feedback Loop"
The cracks might start with liquidity. Claver points out that while Tether is a $190B giant, a significant portion of its reserves are in BTC and Gold, not just Treasuries. In a global margin call, these assets could tank 20–50%, putting massive pressure on the USDT peg.
When the panic hits, institutional "forced sellers"—like Bitcoin ETFs and MicroStrategy—could be triggered. If redemptions spiral, Claver sees a world where Bitcoin retests $20,000.
3. Why XRP Could Be the "Last Asset Standing"
So, where does the money go? Claver’s thesis hinges on instant settlement. In a liquidity crisis, the world can’t wait 3–5 days for old banking rails.
With XRP’s available circulating supply potentially much lower than public data suggests (under 1B tokens), Claver argues that even $200M in buying pressure could cause a massive "supply shock." In this scenario, XRP isn't just an altcoin—it becomes the infrastructure the new financial system is forced to adopt.
The Bottom Line
Whether you’re a BTC maximalist or an XRP enthusiast, Claver’s warning is clear: The largest wealth transfer in history won’t be a slow climb; it will be a violent rotation.
What’s your "Black Swan" plan? Do you think XRP's utility will actually decouple it from a broader market crash, or will the "domino effect" take everything down together?
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