While XRP remains under $3, the crypto community is buzzing with ambitious price predictions for the coming years.
With less than 100 days left until 2026, various voices have stepped forward to share their bullish outlooks. Among them is a Bitcoin investor active since 2013.
XRP Price Before 2026
Notably, the conversation unfolded after X user Chain Cartel invited his followers to share their price targets for 2026, as the new year approaches.
Bitcoin investor Pumpius, who has been in the space since 2013, boldly predicted that XRP will hit $25 before 2026. This optimistic forecast calls for over 9x gains for XRP by the end of 2025, an outlook that would elevate XRP into a trillion-dollar asset, like Bitcoin.
Notably, other prominent figures in the crypto community, such as Alex Cobb, have previously predicted that XRP could hit $22 by December. Meanwhile, more conservative voices suggest a $10 target.
Most of these outlooks emerged when XRP bulls dominated, as the coin traded lose to its all-time highs in January and July this year. However, amid the ongoing bearish market, calls for a double-digit price by year-end have gradually subsided.
Yet, replies to Pumpius’s forecast highlight the massive expectations some still have for XRP—alongside bearish outlooks from others.
Community Predictions Show a Wide Range of Expectations
For instance, crypto commentator Tabitha Patriot quipped that $25 is “cheap” if XRP truly becomes the global payment rail it aims to be.
Some commenters, like BL Conerly, expressed confidence that XRP might hit at least $5, while others called for higher targets. Jose Rodriguez said he believes XRP could surge above $30 due to the potential impact of upcoming exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
However, not everyone is as bullish. Specifically, CryptoDude reminded the community to focus on more attainable milestones like breaking the $4 mark before aiming higher. Also, James Ca remains skeptical about XRP ever reaching $10.
With so many contrasting views, the road to 2026 remains uncertain but filled with excitement.
The Road Ahead for XRP
At press time, XRP is trading at $2.71, down over 10% over the past week. The coin has been struggling to regain bullish momentum since July, though many believe a turnaround could come by October.
The hope surrounding the possibility of the SEC approving XRP ETFs next month is fueling the outlook. Such products, according to Canary Capital’s CEO, could see billions of dollars enter the XRP market. Analysts have used this potential development to support double-digit price targets for XRP in the near term.
Meanwhile, as bearish sentiment currently dominates—with the Fear & Greed Index sitting at 32—some previously bullish analysts, like EGRAG, are now calling for the possibility of XRP dipping below $2.
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