A surge of new market projections is circulating through the crypto community following Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s headline-making comments at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. His bold forecast for Bitcoin has shifted attention toward how XRP could respond if his prediction comes true, prompting renewed discussions among analysts and XRP supporters.
👉 Garlinghouse Predicts Bitcoin to Reach $180,000
During a panel session with Binance CEO Richard Teng and Solana Foundation President Lily Liu, Garlinghouse delivered the only precise forecast of the event:
“I’ll go out on a limb, and I’ll say, Bitcoin $180,000 Dec. 31, 2026.”
Richard Teng avoided giving a specific price prediction, stating he focuses on long-term holding rather than short-term volatility.
Lily Liu echoed a bullish tone, expecting Bitcoin to rise above $100,000, but refrained from naming a concrete target.
Garlinghouse’s assertive call has since become the foundation for new models within the XRP community, especially from analysts speculating that XRP could experience amplified gains if Bitcoin surges to $180,000.
👉 Historical Behavior of XRP During Bitcoin Rallies
Community analyst Arthur revisited previous market cycles to demonstrate why XRP tends to outperform Bitcoin during major rallies. Historically, when Bitcoin makes a strong move, XRP often multiplies that performance in percentage terms.
Recent Examples Supporting This Pattern:
📌 November 2024
$BTC rose from $70,000 → $109,000 (1.5× increase)
BTC90,319.78-0.91%$XRP surged from $0.50 → $3.40 (6.8× increase)
XRP2.0621-0.69%
📌 July 2025
Bitcoin gained 8% to reach $115,750
XRP jumped 35%, climbing to $3.02 (4× BTC’s performance)
These cases reinforce the argument that XRP historically reacts with stronger momentum during broad market uptrends, especially when Bitcoin is accelerating rapidly.
👉 Possible XRP Price If Garlinghouse’s Prediction Plays Out
If Bitcoin truly reaches $180,000, analysts believe XRP may follow with a substantial breakout move.
Based on historical multipliers, Arthur projects an XRP target range of $6 to $10, representing a 3× to 5× increase from current levels.
This outlook mirrors the views of other respected analysts, such as ChartNerd, who also suggest that XRP may be positioning itself for a run toward the $10 mark.
Higher Targets Possible With Utility & Institutional Demand
Some believe XRP could climb even higher—into the $15 to $20 range—if:
Significant real-world utility develops (payments, liquidity solutions, CBDC rails)
Institutional capital flows into potential XRP-based ETFs
Broader market sentiment pushes altcoins into a full-scale bull cycle
These factors could magnify XRP’s price trajectory beyond traditional cycle-based expectations.
🚀 Final Thoughts
Garlinghouse’s $180K #bitcoin forecast has reignited optimism across the #XRP community, with many viewing it as a catalyst for XRP’s next major price expansion. While nothing is guaranteed, historical patterns suggest that if BTC reaches those heights, XRP could be among the strongest altcoin outperformers.
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