Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, has reiterated his increasingly bullish outlook on XRP.
He is now projecting strong double-digit gains for the coin by the end of the year. This latest outlook came in a recent interview with host Paul Barron, where Claver identified a combination of market catalysts set to propel XRP higher.
While XRP trades just under $3 at press time, Claver sees price targets of $10 to $13 in the near term. He believes XRP could even reach $20 to $25, calling it a realistic expectation.
Interest Rate Cuts and ETF Approvals Could Spark the Rally
According to Claver, one of the biggest immediate triggers for the market surge would be Fed interest rate cuts. He believes such a move would fuel expansion across several asset classes, including Bitcoin and XRP.
For context, market participants have placed an over 96% chance on a 0.25% rate cut. Lower rates often encourage investment in riskier assets like cryptocurrencies.
Many experts believe this could trigger a Bitcoin run to $150,000 and Ethereum to $10,000, boosting other crypto prices as well.
Meanwhile, Claver emphasized that exchange-traded fund (ETF) approvals for XRP are the real “puzzle piece” to watch. He expressed 90% confidence that an XRP ETF will happen. With approval by next month, “I think a $10 to $13 XRP is very reasonable,” Claver said.
“Perfect Storm” of Catalysts Could Push XRP Even Higher
While ETFs alone could provide enough momentum to push XRP into double-digit territory, Claver suggested that a confluence of additional catalysts could drive prices well beyond that.
He added that if it’s just the ETFs, the market could be looking at $10 to $13 by year-end. But with more institutional money, retail participation, and increasing global utility—especially in Southeast Asia, where XRP is popular—“$20 to $25 is not out of the question by year-end.”
Claver also highlighted XRP’s tendency to move aggressively once it gains momentum, noting that the token has a history of sudden rallies.
🚨: Jake Claver on Paul Barron Show
When XRP gets moving, it tends to be VERY aggressive…
Southeast Asia LOVES $XRP!
With ETFs likely coming, a $10–$13 XRP is reasonable… maybe even $20–$25 by year-end! 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/n0dMKglDCc— Xaif Crypto🇮🇳|🇺🇸 (@Xaif_Crypto) September 14, 2025
Macro Conditions Set the Stage
However, host Paul Barron added that broader market conditions may delay the onset of a major XRP rally. He pointed to all-time highs in traditional markets like the S&P 500, gold, and now silver, all of which are drawing capital and investor attention.
“The trigger is still rate cuts,” Barron said. “But it’s also the overall market condition. You’ve got multiple asset classes competing right now for attention.”
Claver agreed and noted that monetary policy measures, such as reducing the M2 money supply, could also play a role in driving asset prices.
“Diamonds Are Made Under Pressure”
In a colorful close to the podcast, Claver and Barron reflected on the uncertainty of the current market, likening it to being “in the lion’s den.”
“You always want to be in the lion’s den,” said Barron. “That’s where the winners are made. Diamonds are made under pressure.”
In other words, XRP investors are under significant pressure, but those who hold steadfast could reap the rewards. Nonetheless, all this remains uncertain at press time.
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