XRP: Is the $1000X Dream Dead? 🚨
Ripple’s legal victory against the SEC ignited an XRP rally, briefly pushing it to $3.65 – surpassing its 2018 high. But the momentum stalled after the October market liquidation, dropping XRP to its current No. 5 spot. Can it still reach $10?The XRP Ledger (XRPL) offers blazing-fast 3-5 second settlement times and incredibly low transaction fees ($0.0002) compared to Bitcoin’s 500 seconds and $0.50. This scalability – 1,500 transactions per second versus Bitcoin’s 3 – is a key advantage.
The recent Bitwise XRP ETF launch saw a $107 million inflow on day one, boosting network activity by 762%. However, the price still plunged 16% that week. BlackRock is predicted to file for an XRP ETF soon.
Analysts remain divided. Standard Chartered forecasts $12.50 by 2028, potentially surpassing Ethereum in market cap. Peter Brandt, however, sees a bearish head and shoulders pattern forming, suggesting the rally may be over. He also warns of a potential Bitcoin correction to $50,000.Despite a slower bull cycle, Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz anticipates a strong 2026, while Coinbase predicts continued liquidity boosts from the Federal Reserve. The key will be regaining investor confidence. XRP’s fate in 2026 hinges on broader market conditions.
