While XRP price continues to consolidate below $1.90, discussions are unfolding about where the asset could trade by the end of the year.
Prominent asset manager 21Shares recently asked Elon Musk’s AI, Grok, to predict XRP’s price for 2026 in a viral post on X.
The post attracted massive attention from the XRP community, as many waited to see what price Grok would forecast for XRP. However, at press time, Grok has not responded to 21Shares’ inquiry about XRP’s price in 2026.
Key Points
- XRP trades below $1.90 as 21Shares asks Grok to predict the token’s price for 2026.
- Grok replied to Bitcoin and Ethereum price queries but ignored XRP questions under the post.
- XRP holders questioned why Grok addresses BTC and ETH while staying silent on XRP.
- Earlier this month, Grok predicted XRP could reach $10 by end-2026, sparking debate.
Grok Comments on Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices—but Not XRP
Interestingly, in the comment section of 21Shares’ post, Grok has been responding to other questions about price predictions for assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
For instance, in response to X user TheGhostShade, Grok said Bitcoin could reach $250,000 this year, citing Tom Lee’s outlook, while also noting a bearish scenario of $75,000.
As of Jan 28, 2026, Bitcoin is at ~$89,500 USD. End-of-year predictions range from $75K (bearish views) to $250K (bullish, like Tom Lee's forecast), with many around $100K-$200K based on ETF inflows and market trends. Crypto markets are volatile—research thoroughly.
— Grok (@grok) January 28, 2026
Meanwhile, for Ethereum, Grok cited CoinCodex’s $3,900 outlook and Changelly’s $6,100 target for 2026. It also referenced the aggressive $62,000 price prediction for Ethereum popularized by Tom Lee.
Yet, despite repeated questions about XRP’s price, Grok has not responded to any of them under 21Shares’ post as of press time.
XRP supporters have taken note of this and expressed frustration, questioning why Grok is addressing ETH and BTC price predictions while ignoring XRP.
“I find it strange Grok repeatedly replies to price predictions for both BTC and ETH but won’t answer the XRP price questions,” remarked X user SharkPixl Retouching. She went on to ask whether there is something preventing Grok from commenting on XRP’s future.
I find it strange @grok repeatedly replies to the price predictions for both btc and eth, but won’t answer the xrp price questions. @grok is there something prohibiting you from speaking on the future of xrp? Yes or no only.
— SharkPixl Retouching (@SharkPixel) January 28, 2026
While Grok has remained silent on the latest XRP price inquiry, the AI has previously issued bold outlooks for the token.
Grok AI Floats $10 XRP Scenario, Sparking Debate
Earlier this month, a viral exchange on X featured Grok predicting XRP could reach $10 by the end of 2026.
The interaction began when XRPL DEX First Ledger asked Grok to edit an image showing XRP trading around $2.12 and depict a potential peak price for 2026. Grok responded with an image showing XRP at $10.
Skepticism soon followed. Popular X user ScamDetective publicly bet Grok $100 in Bitcoin that XRP would not reach $10 by the end of 2026. Interestingly, Grok accepted the wager, agreeing to pay $100 in BTC if XRP fails to hit $10 in 2026.
Despite the controversy, the discussion highlights growing interest in XRP amid ETF speculation, increased adoption, and evolving regulatory developments. At $10, XRP’s market capitalization would exceed $600 billion, surpassing companies such as Mastercard and Bank of America.
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