- XRP is trading at $3, up 31% in the past month and nearly 500% over the last year, with some analysts saying sub-$5 prices are still a bargain.
- Growth is being fueled by Ripple’s expanding payment corridors, stablecoin adoption, and more tokenized assets on the XRP Ledger.
- While skeptics warn of a “disbelief” phase, bullish forecasts see potential for massive gains through 2030.
XRP’s been on a tear. Trading around $3 today, it’s up 31% in the last month and nearly 500% over the past year. Sure, it’s dipped about 5% in the last week, but big picture? It’s one of the most explosive runs in the market right now. Analysts are already warning: if you’re sitting on the sidelines, you might regret it.
Analysts Say the Run’s Just Getting Started
Plenty of voices in the XRP community think we’re still early. Analyst John Squire straight up called anything under $5 a bargain, saying by 2030, “regret will be widespread” for those who didn’t buy more. Macro strategist Jake Claver is even bolder—he’s throwing around $1,000+ price targets if XRP cements itself as a backbone in settlement infrastructure.
Then there’s Edoardo Farina, who believes once XRP decouples from Bitcoin’s price patterns and builds its own narrative, the rally could leave most investors in disbelief. His words, not mine.
The Real-World Push Behind XRP’s Rise
It’s not just hype. XRP’s utility is growing, especially in Ripple’s payment corridors and through the rise of RLUSD stablecoins. Tokenized asset activity on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) keeps climbing, hinting at a widening base of demand. The network’s cross-border payment capability gives it a solid edge—more companies using XRP means more demand, plain and simple.
Even USA Today recently threw XRP into its “best crypto assets under $500” picks, pointing to adoption, a friendlier regulatory climate, and potential returns that blow traditional indexes like the S&P 500 out of the water.
Critics Aren’t Buying the Hype (Yet)
Of course, not everyone’s convinced. CNBC’s Jim Cramer once called XRP “a giant con” when it was $0.38—since then, it’s risen over 790%. Some analysts think we’re in the so-called “disbelief” phase, where the price runs higher while a chunk of the market keeps doubting.
Still, the sentiment from bulls is clear: hesitation now might be the biggest mistake.
