XRP community figure Zach Rector believes that the token’s next rally will arrive unexpectedly, catching both skeptics and long-term holders by surprise.
He suggested the next pump could push the coin to a new all-time high, and many won’t see it coming. Rector shared this view in a tweet on Monday, amid a mild market recovery at the time when XRP briefly reclaimed $2.50. However, as of today, the coin is trading in the red again, dipping 3% to $2.40.
Meanwhile, the bullish comment stirred debate across the XRP community. The replies to the post highlight contrasting outlooks regarding the asset’s next move.
Notably, some expressed excitement about the long-overdue breakout. Supporters like Aragorn Invests responded with optimism, saying they were ready to be “caught off guard.” This suggests many holders remain confident in XRP’s potential, especially as institutional adoption deepens.
For these investors, XRP’s fundamentals and Ripple’s expanding list of global partnerships point to a strong setup for eventual price discovery.
Skeptics Say History Is Repeating Itself
However, many do not share Rector’s enthusiasm. Specifically, critics within the same thread pointed out that similar predictions have circulated for years without coming to fruition.
User Jason Hayden remarked that such claims have persisted for over half a decade, saying, “You’ve said this for 5 years and it still never hit its ATH.”
Another commenter, B. Connor, added a note of caution. He noted that XRP needs to reclaim $3 before new highs can even be considered. However, he warned that “all arrows are pointing down.”
Macro and Regulatory Factors Still in Play
Some community members linked XRP’s future performance to geopolitical and regulatory developments.
Posh Kitty suggested that progress on U.S.–China trade relations and the passing of the Clarity Act could influence XRP’s trajectory. At the same time, Kevin Quasar warned that renewed trade tensions could weigh on the market.
Not with trump tweeting tariff threats again
— Kevin (@KevinQuasar90) October 21, 2025
These comments suggest that XRP’s rise to new highs depends on various factors, not just bullish fundamentals. Earlier this month, the coin tanked to an 11-month low shortly after Trump’s tariff announcement and has not fully recovered since.
Bitcoin, the primary market driver, is also in bearish territory at the moment, weakening the prospect of an independent XRP price pump to a new all-time high.
XRP Long-Term Confidence Remains
Despite the mixed opinions, Rector’s conviction reinforces the popular belief among XRP loyalists that the asset’s next bull phase will emerge quickly — and when it does, it will surprise those who have written it off.
With Ripple expanding its footprint through partnerships in banking and cross-border settlements, the community remains hopeful that when the market turns, XRP will not just revisit its 2018 highs but push far beyond them.
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