Market pundit John Squire argues that XRP remains cheap at under $5, warning that a new wave of regret may follow once it breaks into uncharted territory.
Squire shared this perspective on X, presenting a bullish take on XRP’s future. Specifically, he claimed that someday, investors will say they wish they had bought XRP when it was still below $5.
His message echoes a popular sentiment in the XRP community that current price levels — though significantly higher than in previous cycles — still represent early entry points before the next major rally.
With XRP currently trading around $3.46 after recently peaking at $3.66, the asset has posted a 478% gain over the past year. While some investors hesitate to buy into what appears to be a heated rally, Squire suggests they may soon regret staying on the sidelines.
XRP at $10 No Longer a Meme, Influencers Say Rally Is Just Beginning
Squire’s statement aligns with recent commentaries from other top XRP influencers. One recently declared that price targets of $10 or more for XRP “are no longer just a meme.”
At the same time, technical analyst Dennis Liu outlined what he considers a realistic path for XRP to reach $10 and higher during this market cycle.
According to Liu, legal clarity from the SEC settlement, rising institutional demand, and upcoming catalysts like a spot ETF approval, Ripple’s IPO, and a potential U.S. banking license are all transforming XRP’s market dynamics.
Liu projected that XRP could hit $5 as early as next month, August 2025. He also noted that $10 is possible during the peak of market euphoria.
Indeed, if that scenario plays out, buying XRP under $5 could indeed be remembered as a once-in-a-cycle opportunity.
Real Gains Already Happening, And More May Be Ahead
Notably, for early investors, XRP has already delivered substantial returns. A $10,000 investment in November 2024, when XRP traded at $0.50, would now be worth around $72,000, a 632% increase.
Influencers like CrediBULL and Moon Lambo have also reported 14x to 20x returns on their long-term XRP holdings. They use this turnaround to confirm the idea that long-term conviction continues to pay off.
These analysts argue that the next round of profits will go to those who still see value at current prices and remain committed through the next phase of the bull run.
Regret Is a Recurring Theme in XRP’s History
Recently, meme coin investor Dave Portnoy admitted to selling $3 million worth of XRP just before it surged over 50%. Likewise, others who hesitated to buy at $1 or $2 earlier this year now find themselves looking at $3.50+ prices.
Ultimately, John Squire’s warning suggests a potential repeat of this pattern. As XRP edges closer to $5, the window to buy “cheap” may be closing. Those waiting for another dip could end up watching from the sidelines as XRP enters a new valuation range.
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