Recent conversations within the XRP community are weighing on the possibility of a dramatic post-bull run crash.
Although XRP remains around $2, some crypto analysts continue to predict a 90% drop after XRP reaches new highs. Meanwhile, XRP community commentator Xena is pushing back, calling such expectations misguided and disconnected from the token’s true fundamentals.
Xena challenged the narrative by responding to a question about the widely circulated theory that XRP could surge to $26 before crashing 90%. She argued that such a price spike would require more than hype or social sentiment alone.
She explained that if XRP’s value were based purely on speculation, its price would likely remain at $2 or lower. This led her to examine what the actual catalyst for such a significant price movement would be.
Her argument reflects the belief of many XRP holders that the token’s valuation will rely on utility, not market emotion.
“Institutions Wouldn’t Tolerate A 90% Drop”
Xena also rejects the idea that XRP could crash by 90% after reaching peaks like $26. Many critics hold the view that XRP’s trajectory often follows a pump-and-dump pattern, especially as seen in the 2017/2018 cycle. The coin exploded by about 700x to $3.84, only to crash below $1 months later.
Meanwhile, according to her, XRP is unlike typical meme coins or altcoins. As a bridge currency intended for global liquidity flows, it requires a level of price stability incompatible with such extreme volatility.
She emphasized that XRP must maintain stability and noted that a significant drop in value “would be a nightmare” for institutional investors.
Essentially, if XRP were to reach $26, it would likely mean that institutional systems are already in play. In such a case, a steep crash would undermine confidence in its utility. Furthermore, she believes these institutions likely wouldn’t allow such a development to unfold.
Speculators Still Don’t Get It, XRP’s Future Isn’t a Guessing Game
Xena also criticized segments of the broader crypto community for misunderstanding XRP’s purpose. According to her, many are “mentally unprepared” to grasp its true utility. She dismissed the “pump-and-dump” narrative and accused short-term traders of failing to appreciate the long-term vision.
In particular, she stated that while people continue to trade XRP—and likely will for some time—they will eventually realize they should have been accumulating it instead.
Xena reiterated that XRP’s real value lies beyond speculation and that those citing arbitrary targets like $8 or $26 are missing the bigger picture.
For Xena and other utility-focused XRP advocates, the token’s future depends not on influencer-driven hype but on real-world use. She concluded that XRP is going “NOWHERE” based on speculation alone, as that will not drive meaningful progress.
Notably, speculation contributed to XRP’s legendary surge of 2017, but pundits believe it is now time for utility to take over.
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