XRP bulls are taking cues for the next big move from recent posts by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

The timing of these posts has only intensified speculation, especially given their historical precedent.

First XRP Pump Signal That Led to a 580% Surge

One post fueling speculation of a price surge for XRP was Garlinghouse’s announcement that the company is dropping its cross-appeal in the SEC case.

This signals an end to the five-year legal saga that has clouded XRP’s price and could lead to another upsurge. At the time of the announcement last week, XRP was around $2, and not much has changed since then.

However, market watchers are convinced a bullish wave is on the horizon. Their conviction comes from what preceded XRP’s price pump in November 2024.

At that time, Garlinghouse contributed to a powerful XRP rally by revealing a wave of institutional interest in XRP-based products through his tweet. That announcement confirmed filings for XRP ETFs by Grayscale, Bitwise, Canary Funds, and 21Shares.

“Institutional interest in XRP products is stronger than ever,” Garlinghouse said at the time. This development added fuel to the upsurge that saw XRP rise from $0.50 to above $2 in just weeks, as investor sentiment improved.

The momentum continued, and XRP went on to surpass $3 for the first time in seven years in January 2025. During this period, XRP soared by over 580%.

Given that Garlinghouse’s announcement contributed to this surge, XRP bulls believe the latest updates will have a similar effect.

“Ripple CEO Did It Once, He’s Doing It Again”

Specifically, XFinanceBull, a well-known analyst on X, sees the same setup unfolding once again. He pointed out how Garlinghouse’s moves helped launch XRP into a new range before and believes this latest message could do it again.

Garlinghouse’s latest post described this moment as a closing chapter for Ripple, marking the end of legal distractions and a new focus on building the Internet of Value.

With XRP trading at $2.20 at press time, a repeat of history, with another 580% surge, could see XRP reach approximately $15.

Could XRP Even Do 10X?

Meanwhile, another post from Garlinghouse has sparked even more speculation. After the cross-appeal news, XRP supporters resurfaced an image of his XRP tattoo, to which a community member suggested it symbolized his long-term belief in XRP. Ripple’s CEO then amplified the buzz by replying “1,000%” to the post.

Many, including influencer Alex Cobb, interpreted this response as a bold signal that XRP could surge by 1,000%. However, this remains speculative.

If XRP were to climb 1,000% from its current price, it would reach nearly $24 per coin. At that level, XRP’s market cap would hit approximately $1.4 trillion. Interestingly, it would eclipse the market values of companies like Tesla and Berkshire Hathaway.

Vincent Van Code, a well-known software engineer and XRP advocate, has shared his long-awaited price prediction for the digital asset.

He explained that while he typically avoids making XRP price predictions, persistent questions from the community prompted him to finally share his view. Specifically, Van Code believes XRP could eventually reach a price between $30 and $50.

For a coin currently trading at just around $2, this would require both its price and market cap to increase by approximately 25 times to reach the optimistic target.

The software engineer emphasized that he does not mean to convince others or generate hype with his opinion. Instead, it reflects his personal conviction.

“…And my opinion is $30-$50. And this is no shill, I don’t expect anyone to agree with me. I am not a prophet or a time traveller.”

According to him, his investment in XRP is based on the belief that XRP could ultimately reach a value of $50.

Notably, a price between $30 and $50 would imply a market cap of approximately $1.78 trillion to $3 trillion for XRP. In contrast, the coin currently has a market cap of only about $130 billion.

Van Code’s price outlook aligns with the popular belief among long-term XRP holders. While XRP has remained around $2 for over five months with little movement, many continue to hope that its value will eventually expand due to real-world utility.

Timing Doesn’t Matter as Much

Given the journey from the current price to $50, many wonder when this outlook might materialize. However, Van Code noted that predicting when XRP will reach its target range is not his priority.

“What I’m not so sure about is when. But that’s a minor point,” he noted.

Meanwhile, many other XRP market commentators have issued aggressive timelines for when a $50 price might materialize. A common belief is that XRP could hit that level within this year.

For instance, XRP influencer Dustin Layton went a step further, boldly predicting that 1,000 XRP could yield at least $50,000 in profit by the end of 2025. He urged followers to bookmark his claim, hinting at even greater gains beyond 2025.

Community Views on the $30 to $50 XRP Price

In his post, Van Code encourages other XRP holders to share their views without fear of being mocked.

Responding, X user “XRPunkie” stated that his price targets for XRP have consistently ranged between $26 and $33, with potential wicks reaching up to $40. He noted that $27 aligns with the 1.618 Fibonacci extension level on the weekly chart.

Additionally, he identified the $10–$15 range as a major take-profit zone. However, he suggested that the final wave could overextend, especially with a potential ETF announcement and the resolution of the ongoing lawsuit.

Interestingly, some market commentators argued that Van Code’s $30–$50 XRP target is too conservative, suggesting he may be underestimating XRP’s long-term utility.

One noted that while cashing out at that range may be enough to live comfortably or pay off debt, those aiming to help build the future should consider selling only a portion at that level, and remain patient, even if prices temporarily dip afterward.

Market technician EGRAG Crypto has shared how an extensive XRP W pattern could lead to three bullish targets but advises investors to start taking profit at a much lower price.

The recent analysis comes at a time when XRP is showing early signs of a rebound but still trading within the $2.2 range. Notably, over the past four months, XRP has continued to range between $2 and $2.3, with occasional dips below $2 and periodic spikes above $2.3.

However, in EGRAG’s recent market commentary, he confirmed that this consolidation phase has been part of a larger W pattern that has held up for years on the monthly chart. For the uninitiated, A W pattern is a chart formation that resembles the letter “W”. It often indicates a possible shift from a downward trend to upward momentum.

XRP Forms W Pattern

Notably, such W formations often take the shape of a double bottom, a similarly bullish structure. Specifically, XRP’s W structure began after it surged to the $3.8 peak in January 2018. 

Following this high, XRP observed a massive correction, dropping to a low of $0.1050 in March 2020, the first bottom, before eventually recovering. This recovery allowed XRP to rally to a local top of $1.96 by April 2021, essentially forming the first part of the W pattern or double bottom structure.

Interestingly, the formation of the second part began immediately, as XRP collapsed from the $1.96 top to reach a low of $0.2879 in June 2022 on the back of the Terra implosion. This marked the second bottom. However, XRP recovered during the November 2024 upsurge to complete the W formation.

Following the formation, XRP broke above the structure but faced resistance at $3.4 in January 2025 and is now retesting the breakout. This retest has led to the ongoing consolidation that has kept XRP around the $2.2 range for several months.

Despite the consolidation, XRP’s current position at $2 shows that it has successfully retested the breakout. The bulls have so far defended the $2 support, and now await a resumption of bullish pressure for a recovery push. EGRAG believes this recovery could lead to new all-time highs for XRP.

EGRAG Sets Three XRP Targets but Advises Profit-taking at Lower Prices

Notably, his first target is the $15 price, which marks a 578% increase from XRP’s current price of $2.21. Meanwhile, he also believes a further uptick to $22 is possible, representing an 895% rise. EGRAG’s ultimate target is an ambitious $40 price. To hit this ultimate mark, XRP would need to spike 1,709%. 

However, EGRAG insisted that investors should try to take profit at lower targets instead of trying to time the top. According to him, investors could start taking profit at around $6 to $7 all the way to the ultimate $40 target.

In his commentary, the market technician suggested that those who attempt to time the top may encounter disappointments. “What if everyone, including me, is wrong?” He noted that the important aspect of investing is how a market participant sells strategically when there is hype and buys strategically when the market is down.

Crypto founder Edoardo Farina has issued an ambitious outlook regarding his XRP investment, stating that $100 or more in XRP would yield him the most money ever.

In a recent post on X, Farina stated that the greatest financial gain he expects to achieve will come from holding XRP until its value surpasses $100.

The statement generated attention among XRP holders and critics, given the extreme nature of the outlook. With XRP currently trading around $2, a surge to $100 would represent an increase of over 4,900%.

Making Money with XRP at $100+

Pundits like Farina often cite this price point as a potential threshold for financial freedom. It forms the basis of his repeated calls for investors to hold at least 10,000 XRP tokens. This amount would place investors in the millionaire class if XRP reaches $100 per coin.

Several factors influence this outlook. Some are bullish due to XRP’s fundamentals, while others draw confidence from XRP’s historical performance.

For example, crypto wealth mentor Linda Jones reflected on her early investment, noting that $100 bought 400 XRP at $0.25 each back in January 2021. Today, with XRP trading at $2.18, that same $100 would buy fewer than 50 tokens, highlighting the asset’s significant price growth.

Jones believes this trend will continue. Specifically, she predicted that in the future, $100 might buy just one XRP token, implying a price above $100. 

However, the journey to $100 and the required market cap of approximately $6 trillion leads many to call such ambitions unrealistic.

Meanwhile, proponents are drawing inspiration from Bitcoin’s trajectory to support their bullish XRP outlook. Altan Tutar, founder of MoreMarkets, recently sided with XRP enthusiasts on their bold forecasts.

Tutar noted that if Bitcoin can reach $100K, then XRP has grounds for similar price performance. While he didn’t explicitly endorse the $10,000 figure, he acknowledged that the XRP community’s belief mirrors the early optimism once held for Bitcoin.

More Money from Shorting Bitcoin to $5,000?

Meanwhile, proponents like Farina are bullish on XRP at the expense of Bitcoin. He added that his second-largest financial gain will come from shorting Bitcoin below $5,000.

He is suggesting that Bitcoin could plummet from its current level of $107,000 to under $5,000. At the same time, he expects XRP to soar to $100.

This extreme bearish take on Bitcoin contrasts with the widespread institutional adoption via spot ETFs and increasing demand from sovereign wealth funds.

Moreover, XRP is unlikely to soar by 4,900% while Bitcoin drops by 90%, based on historical trends. Bitcoin’s ascent has historically benefited altcoins like XRP. A significant dip in BTC would likely drag down the broader crypto market, as has been seen in past cycles.

Ultimately, Farina’s perspective suggests a capital rotation from Bitcoin into XRP, fueling XRP’s rise while Bitcoin crashes. However, this remains a highly speculative scenario, especially given Bitcoin’s adoption and entrenched market dominance compared to XRP.