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Research Platform Sets XRP Price Target at $33 to $50 But Says This is Conservative

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Research Platform Sets XRP Price Target at $33 to $50 But Says This is Conservative

Sistine Research, an investment research community, sets ambitious XRP price targets of double digits but insists they are conservative.

The AI-based research platform made the latest predictions amid XRP’s recent recovery push on the back of Bitcoin’s (BTC) upward surge. For context, as Bitcoin shoots up above the $93,000 mark, XRP has followed suit, albeit at a slower pace, rising 6.18% yesterday. Also, XRP is up 1.87% this morning.

Amid this recovery effort, Sistine Research called attention to a series of predictions it made for the broader crypto market. This time, the resource focused primarily on XRP, sharing a chart to corroborate its prediction that the asset could surge to a peak of $33 to $50.

XRP’s Consolidation Following Triangle Breakout

Interestingly, in the latest commentary, they suggested that this forecast is conservative. Notably, data from the accompanying chart indicates that the bullish sentiment is driven by a massive symmetrical triangle pattern breakout that occurred during the upsurge last November.

For context, XRP formed this symmetrical triangle pattern when it corrected from the $3.8 all-time high price in January 2018. This pullback led to massive losses, and XRP was unable to leverage some intermittent recovery efforts over the years to stage a breakout from the triangle pattern. 

It attempted to break out in April 2021 during the rally to $1.96, but it faced resistance at the upper trendline. The second attempt came up after the favorable July 2023 ruling in the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit. XRP rallied to $0.95 that month but again witnessed a roadblock at the symmetrical triangle’s upper trendline.

Weekly XRP Price Chart Sistine Research
Weekly XRP Price Chart | Sistine Research

Interestingly, following Donald Trump’s election victory in November 2024, XRP saw another explosive run. This time, the asset decisively broke above the symmetrical triangle, soaring to a peak of $3.39 in January 2025 before seeing a correction. 

This correction led to an extensive consolidation pattern from February to the current period, as the broader market grappled with macroeconomic headwinds. Sistine’s chart shows that the XRP price has been trading within a parallel channel during this consolidation phase, largely between $2 and $3.

XRP Price Targets of $33 to $50, Conservative

Sistine Research expects a breakout from this parallel channel to ensue. Notably, the market platform’s target for this breakout lies in the $33 to $50 price range, marking a new all-time high for XRP. Analysts such as Zach Rector have also projected a rally to $33 for XRP.

In addition, market watcher Cryptominder believes XRP price could hit $50, but in the next five years. With XRP trading for $2.28, a rally to this level would demand a 1,347% to 2,092% uptick from current levels.

Still, Sistine believes this target is conservative, especially when one considers that XRP is currently replicating its 2017 upsurge. For context, XRP observed a similar symmetrical triangle from December 2013 to March 2017. Following a breakout, XRP hit a peak of $0.39 in May 2017 but faced a pullback and subsequent consolidation.

These movements are a replica of what the asset has observed in recent times, as XRP observed a similar parallel channel consolidation from May to December 2017. However, after it broke out of this channel, it surged 1,457% to the $3.8 all-time high in January 2018. Sistine expects a similar run this time but to a larger extent.

In addition, they suggested that the prevalent structure could also be interpreted as a cup and handle pattern. Notably, measuring the breakout as a cup and handle would lead to much higher targets of $77 to $100. Community pundit Armando Pantoja already believes XRP ought to be above $100. 

Solana Breaks $150: Bulls Target $200 as DeFi Dev Corp Buys $11.5M in SOL

Albert Brown
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Solana Breaks $150: Bulls Target $200 as DeFi Dev Corp Buys $11.5M in SOL

Solana has crossed the $151 mark with strong bullish momentum, following a significant $11.5 million purchase of SOL by DeFi Dev Corp.

With Bitcoin surging to $94,000 amid a fresh bullish trend in the crypto market, Solana has broken past the $150 barrier. It currently trades at $151, with an intraday gain of 1.65%.

This follows a nearly 9% rally yesterday and confirms a breakout from a previous resistance zone. The question now is: can this breakout fuel a rally toward the psychological $200 mark?

Solana Price Breaks Past Key Supply Zone Near $150

On the daily chart, Solana’s price action shows a bullish breakout from a long-standing resistance trendline, gaining momentum. The sudden shift has pushed Solana above the 38.20% Fibonacci level at $149.20.

Solana Price Chart
Solana Price Chart

Additionally, the recovery has triggered a reversal in the SuperTrend indicator, signaling the beginning of a new bullish phase. The breakout above this critical resistance, aligned with the 38.20% Fibonacci retracement, increases the probability of a strong bullish continuation.

According to Fibonacci projections, the next resistance lies at the 50% level, around $166. Notably, the rally is expected to continue, as the daily RSI line approaches the overbought territory.

In this scenario, the extended price targets for Solana are the 61.80% level at $184 and the 78.60% level at $215. On the downside, key support now stands at $150—previously a resistance zone—followed by the $130 level.

DeFi Development Corp Expands Its SOL Holdings

DeFi Development Corp recently acquired 88,164 SOL tokens, valued at $11.5 million. This strong show of confidence is reinforcing bullish sentiment around Solana.

Currently, DeFi Dev Corp holds approximately 251,842 SOL tokens, valued at over $34 million, including staking rewards.

Veteran Chart Analyst Identifies Key Pattern Breakout

Supporting the bullish outlook, veteran chart analyst Peter Brandt has identified a breakout in the Solana-Ethereum trading pair. He points to a classic cup-and-handle pattern, triggered as Solana surpassed 0.08543 ETH.

Brandt’s projected targets are 0.1100 ETH and 0.2098 ETH. As Solana gains strength relative to Ethereum, the SOL-USDT pair could experience further upside.

Bullish Sentiment Rises in Solana Derivatives Market

In the past 48 hours, long positions in Solana derivatives have surged. The long position ratio has climbed to 51.6%, up from 49.25%.

Solana Long/Short Ratio Chart
Solana Long/Short Ratio Chart

This has pushed the long-to-short ratio to 1.0661. The short-term recovery in long positions is helping to level the playing field, indicating a gradual shift in market sentiment.

Currently, Solana’s Open Interest stands at $5.76 billion, reflecting a 10.27% increase. With rising open interest in long positions, the derivatives market is anticipating a sustained rally in SOL prices.

Analyst Says XRP Has One of the Most Interesting Altcoin Charts, Expects It to Outperform

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Analyst Says XRP Has One of the Most Interesting Altcoin Charts, Expects It to Outperform

Analyst DonAlt calls the XRP daily chart one of the most interesting in crypto, and believes XRP could become one of the best performers in the market. 

Notably, XRP has experienced significant price action recently, with its value rising from around $2.07 to nearly $2.25. This upward trajectory follows the broader trend in the crypto market. 

XRP has increased by 8.1% in the past 24 hours and shows an 8.5% gain over the past seven days. Furthermore, in the last 14 days, XRP’s price has surged by 24.2%, suggesting the coin is part of a broader uptrend. 

On the heels of this rally, analysts, including DonAlt, have shared predictions that indicate XRP could continue its strong performance in the coming months.

Analysis Points to Continued Potential

Analyst DonAlt recently shared a technical analysis of XRP’s price action, highlighting key support and resistance levels. According to the analyst, XRP appears to have one of the most interesting charts in crypto right now. His chart, covering the period from October 2024 to April 2025, outlines two crucial price areas. 

XRP Key Support and Resistance
XRP Key Support and Resistance

For one, the range low at $2.00 represents a significant support level, which XRP has tested several times barely breaking. This level has proven to be resilient, with XRP bouncing back multiple times, including a notable surge from $2.05 to above $3.20 in January. However, the price failed to maintain that momentum.

On the other hand, the range high at $2.7265 serves as a resistance level that XRP has struggled to break or sustain since January. Despite testing this resistance thrice, XRP has not been able to sustain movements above this point. 

After briefly breaking through the resistance in March, XRP found itself retreating, forming a new support level at $1.80. This pattern, which involved wiping out these support and resistance levels, could set the stage for future price movements.

DonAlt suggests that if the current market uptrend holds, XRP could outperform many altcoins in the market. However, he failed to present a specific price target. Despite persistently calling attention to XRP’s bullish tendencies throughout this year, the analyst has chosen not to give a target.

Rally to Two-Digit Levels?

Meanwhile, market watcher Fefe has also been tracking XRP’s performance, recently making predictions that align with its recent price behavior. In March, as bearish sentiment gripped the market, Fefe predicted a recovery for XRP, followed by a slump, and then another upward push. 

His forecast included a recovery to a range between $2.2 and $2.4, a prediction that came to fruition as XRP saw consecutive gains after March 11.

Following this, Fefe predicted a drop to the $1.4 to $1.7 range, which also materialized with XRP hitting a low of $1.61 on April 7. With two of his three predictions now priced in, Fefe’s final forecast suggests that XRP could see a massive rally, potentially surpassing the $10 mark.

Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Flips Bullish, Reveals Long Position on Bitcoin

Elendu Benedict
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Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Flips Bullish, Reveals Long Position on Bitcoin

Peter Brandt has flipped bullish on Bitcoin, revealing his strategy for trading his long position on the pioneering cryptocurrency.

Brandt, who expected little from Bitcoin a few days ago, has now revealed that he is bullish on the asset. In a tweet today, the veteran trader revealed that he has opened a long position on Bitcoin, expecting the asset to continue its newfound bullish momentum.

The disclosure comes amid Bitcoin’s quick-fire ascent above $93,000. The premier crypto asset printed a massive candlestick on the daily timeframe yesterday, with an over 6.77% uptick, its largest since Donald Trump announced a US crypto strategic reserve on March 2.

Brandt Takes the Bitcoin Trade Amid Breakout

Notably, Brandt took a long Bitcoin trade after a confirmed breakout from a descending resistance trendline on the daily time frame. For context, this supply line had impeded BTC’s price action since its January 20 high, with the asset finally breaking through the resistance last week.

Bitcoin Breaks Above Trendline/Peter Brandt

Meanwhile, Brandt noted that the breach of the trendline was a trigger for the long trade. Recall that he called for caution last week after Bitcoin broke through the supply trend, arguing that trendlines alone do not indicate a shift in market trend.

Furthermore, the analyst revealed that he viewed the recent price capitulation, which saw Bitcoin hit $74,500, as the asset simply retesting its multi-year inverse head-and-shoulders pattern. According to him, he would not have flipped bullish on the asset based only on the trendline breakout without the “larger perspective.”

Analyst Shares Risk-Averse Strategy

While he is banking on higher prices, possibly a retest of the trendline’s origin at $100,000, Brandt noted that he is trailing his stop loss on the long position. He revealed that this strategy is his perspective as a risk-averse, chart-based swing trader.

He stated that Bitcoin’s massive green candle prints allow him to move his stop loss to breakeven, a cautious move he deems necessary amid the volatility and uncertainties surrounding the market.

Prominent Watcher Warns of Retest

Meanwhile, Shanaka Ansklem Perera, the CEO of Pet Express and a prominent researcher in blockchain and AI, has warned of a possible Bitcoin retest to the support between $89,500 and $91,000.

Responding to Brandt’s analysis, he noted that while his quantum-tinged analysis suggests further expansion to the next Fibonacci extension at $99,416, there is a need for short-term caution.

Perera highlighted the logic behind his bias, including the RSI (14) indicator’s trend, which is above 85 and well into overbought territory. Furthermore, he stressed a notable gamma squeeze in the options market, indicating that spot-buying activities do not fully back Bitcoin’s current bullish momentum.

Additionally, the market watcher noted that Bitcoin’s decoupling from risk-on assets like the NASDAQ and SPY may be temporary and asserted a speculative divergence to recalibrate with the asset class. Perera views the outperformance with a Z-score of 3.4 as abnormal, warning that Bitcoin might plunge to recouple.

Tyler Winklevoss Calls for Impeachment of Oregon AG Over XRP Security Claim in Coinbase Lawsuit

Albert Brown
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Tyler Winklevoss Calls for Impeachment of Oregon AG Over XRP Security Claim in Coinbase Lawsuit

Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of the crypto exchange Gemini, has criticized Oregon’s Attorney General Dan Rayfield over his legal action against Coinbase. 

This lawsuit, filed on April 18, claims that XRP and other digital assets are unregistered securities under Oregon’s state laws.

Winklevoss, along with other prominent figures in the crypto industry, has raised concerns about the validity of the lawsuit. They point out that a recent federal court ruling has already addressed the issue of XRP’s classification.

Oregon’s Legal Action Against Coinbase

For further context, Oregon’s Department of Justice announced the lawsuit as part of an effort to address what it sees as a regulatory vacuum left by federal agencies. In its announcement, the department emphasized that federal regulators under the Trump administration had abandoned cases related to crypto regulation. 

As a result, state governments like Oregon’s are taking matters into their own hands. The lawsuit specifically targets Coinbase, accusing the platform of violating Oregon’s securities laws by listing XRP and other digital assets without proper registration.

This move by Oregon has sparked significant backlash, particularly because a U.S. federal judge had previously ruled that XRP is not a security. The ruling casts doubt on the viability of the Oregon lawsuit, leading critics to question the state’s legal approach. 

Tyler Winklevoss expressed his displeasure in an X post, calling for the Attorney General’s impeachment for ignoring the law and wasting taxpayer resources on a case that contradicts federal rulings.

Industry Reactions and Criticism

Winklevoss was not alone in his criticism of the lawsuit. Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, also voiced strong opposition. In a statement shared via social media, Grewal condemned the Oregon Attorney General’s actions, describing the arguments used in the lawsuit as outdated. 

He argued that they fail to reflect public opinion, technological advancements, and sound governance. Grewal further pointed out that the legal action is effectively continuing the work of the SEC under former Chairman Gary Gensler.

Grewal emphasized that the legal arguments behind the Oregon lawsuit are similar to those previously raised by the SEC, which have already been largely debunked in court. He underscored that Coinbase is prepared to defend itself against the lawsuit, which he considers to have no merit.

Additionally, Grewal criticized the Oregon government for attempting to regulate the global cryptocurrency industry through state-level enforcement actions.

Bitcoin Tops $93K: Will the Bull Run Lead to $106K?

Albert Brown
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Bitcoin Tops $93K: Will the Bull Run Lead to $106K?

The price of Bitcoin has surpassed $93K, fueled by key resistance breakouts and soaring ETF inflows. Will it break the $106K barrier next?

With a sudden turnaround in the crypto market, Bitcoin has surged past the $93,000 mark. This bullish rally is accompanied by a massive spike in open interest and substantial inflows into Bitcoin ETFs.

At present, the recovery marks multiple key resistance-level breakouts, hinting at a potential bullish extension. Will this upward momentum result in a breakout to $106,000? Let’s dive in.

Bitcoin Price Analysis 

As highlighted in our previous articles, the breakout rally from Bitcoin’s falling wedge pattern continues to gain momentum. Furthermore, yesterday’s 6.83% surge marks a bullish breakout of a double-bottom pattern.

Bitcoin Price Chart
Bitcoin Price Chart

Over the past four days, consecutive bullish candles have led to an 11% price surge. Additionally, the sharp increase in bullish momentum has reversed the trend in the 50-day EMA, reducing the likelihood of a death cross with the 200-day EMA.

Currently, Bitcoin is trading at $93,681 — significantly higher than its exponential moving averages. Moreover, the uptick in the Chaikin Money Flow Index, from 0.04 to 0.17, signals strong capital inflow.

However, this inflow trend has struggled to surpass the 0.16 level since late January. A sustained move above this level could potentially drive Bitcoin to a new swing high.

The recent double-bottom breakout has pushed the price past the 78.60% Fibonacci level at $91,780, increasing the likelihood of an extended bull run toward the $106K supply zone.

If the broader market continues to build momentum, a breakout above $106,000 could propel Bitcoin toward the $127,800 target, which aligns with the 1.272 Fibonacci extension level.

Bitcoin Open Interest Nears All-Time High

Interest in the derivatives market continues to climb as Bitcoin’s rally gains traction. According to Coinglass, open interest in Bitcoin has reached $67.19 billion.

This marks a $9 billion increase in just the past 24 hours, bringing open interest to levels last seen in late January.

As Bitcoin open interest approaches a potential new all-time high, the ongoing trend will likely continue building momentum.

Bitcoin Open Interest
Bitcoin Open Interest

Veteran Analyst Aims to Advance Bitcoin Stops ASAP

Amid the bullish trend, veteran market technician Peter Brandt has shared a slightly different perspective. He emphasized that he is a risk-averse trader who often aims to move his stop-loss orders toward breakeven as quickly as possible.

After previously holding a bearish outlook, Brandt has now disclosed that he is long on Bitcoin, anticipating a continued uptrend.

Based on his chart, the breakout rally from a trendline and consolidation range continues to gain strength. The next key resistance level lies near $99,416.

Bitcoin ETFs Hit Highest Inflow Since January 17

Notably, a major driver of the bullish momentum is the renewed surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows. On April 21, ETF inflows totaled $381 million, spiking to $936 million on April 22.

ARK and 21Shares recorded $267.10 million in inflows, while Fidelity brought in $253.82 million. This marks the third consecutive day of institutional inflows, a strong indicator of growing investor confidence. Notably, the $936 million inflow is the highest recorded since January 17.

Bitcoin ETFs
Bitcoin ETFs

Teucrium CEO Says We Chose XRP Because It’s the Coin With the Most Utility and True Use Cases

Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
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Teucrium CEO Says We Chose XRP Because It’s the Coin With the Most Utility and True Use Cases

Teucrium CEO Sal Gilbertie recently shared insight into the company’s decision to launch a 2X Leveraged XRP ETF, citing a strong belief in XRP’s utility and real-world use case. 

In a Bloomberg interview, Gilbertie emphasized that XRP stands out among cryptocurrencies. According to him, XRP is outstanding not just as a tradable asset, but as a token with a clear function and the backing of a serious development team.

“We chose XRP because we believe it’s the coin with the most utility,” said Gilbertie. “It’s not just speculation; it facilitates real transactions. Ripple is a team of true professionals.”

Furthermore, Gilbertie positioned XRP as a practical tool for transferring value, contrasting it with other tokens criticized for being purely speculative. “Bitcoin is a store of value, and that’s valid,” he noted. “But XRP has a real use case.”

Bringing XRP to Wall Street Through a Traditional Wrapper

Notably, Gilbertie stressed that the 2X leveraged ETF targets short-term traders who want to bet on daily price movements without needing a margin account. 

When asked about demand for the product, he explained that interest is significant, citing the existence of over six million XRP wallets. He noted that the firm is simply offering a new way for investors to engage with XRP.

While acknowledging the risks associated with leveraged products, Gilbertie stressed that the ETF targets sophisticated retail and professional traders.

Beyond trading, Gilbertie believes XRP and Ripple are laying the foundation for broader financial transformation. He indicated that Ripple is building toward “tokenizing everything.” 

Moreover, he cited Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road, a broker-dealer and clearing member, calling it a massive step toward integrating traditional finance with DeFi.

Gilbertie sees a future where traditional financial infrastructure blends with decentralized systems. He stressed that this transition won’t happen overnight but will be more efficient.

Favorable Regulatory Climate Opens Door for Crypto Innovation

Meanwhile, the host shifted the conversation to how Teucrium secured approval for the XRP ETF, pointing out that approval for such a product would have been nearly impossible just a year ago. Gilbertie attributed this shift to new leadership at the SEC.

“The old SEC leadership was a blocker to crypto innovation. But the current SEC appears more open-minded,” he said.

According to Gilbertie, Teucrium applied for approval during a transitional period at the SEC. He noted that the SEC staff was great to work with, saying, “It’s really the leadership that makes the difference.”

What’s Next for Teucrium? Inverse ETF and More in the Pipeline

Interestingly, Teucrium is already looking ahead after the success of its leveraged XRP ETF. Notably, the firm reported a market-wide commendable first-day turnover of over $5.3 million while the market was bearish.

Now, the CEO disclosed that the company has filed for an inverse product and is eager to gauge investor interest.

“We don’t launch funds unless we truly believe in the asset. We believe in XRP. Its use case is proven—it just needs to expand,” Gilbertie concluded.

XRP Ledger Sees Largest RLUSD Burn Since Inception: Details

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XRP Ledger Sees Largest RLUSD Burn Since Inception: Details

The XRP Ledger has recorded its largest RLUSD burn since the stablecoin launched, after a single transaction incinerated 12 million units of the Ripple stablecoin.

The Ripple Stablecoin Tracker, a community-driven account dedicated to tracking minting, redemption, and transfer activities involving Ripple USD (RLUSD), flagged the transaction on April 23. In an X post, it identified the incineration of 12 million RLUSD late Tuesday at the RLUSD Treasury and the minting of the exact amount less than a minute later.

Here’s What Happened

Data from XRPScan shows that at exactly 11:05 (UTC) yesterday, the address in question burned 12 million RLUSD on the XRP Ledger. For context, this transaction typically involves permanently removing the portion of the stablecoin from existence for several purposes, including reducing excess supply and maintaining its 1:1 peg with the US dollar whenever users redeem RLUSD for fiat USD or other tokens.

Interestingly, this is the largest singular RLUSD burn on the XRPL Ledger since the stablecoin launched in December. The last time a hefty RLUSD burn occurred on the blockchain was when Ripple burned 46.7 million RLUSD tokens in a single day in preparation for the stablecoin’s market debut.

Meanwhile, a few seconds later, the RLUSD Treasury replenished the recently incinerated 12 million RLUSD on the Ethereum network. Etherscan shows that 12 million tokens were transferred from a null wallet to a multisignature wallet, “0xFbcA,” created by the Ripple Deployer.

RLUSD Transaction’s Significance

Remarkably, the Tuesday transaction signaled a cross-chain liquidity transfer from the XRP Ledger to the Ethereum network. XRPL dUNL validator Vet confirmed the transaction’s purpose in a tweet today.

He noted that the customer who requested the burning and minting of the 12 million RLUSD was moving the stablecoin from one chain to another. This reduces the amount of RLUSD on the XRP Ledger and increases the supply on the Ethereum network, successfully bridging liquidity between the blockchains without increasing the total amount of RLUSD in circulation.

Notably, both chains hold a significant amount of the RLUSD token, with a total cap of $294.4 million, according to CoinMarketCap. However, the Ethereum network has 68% of its total supply, valued at $199.6 million.

Meanwhile, the transaction also came on the back of RLUSD’s availability on the Aave V3 Ethereum core market. Specifically, on April 21, Aave announced that users can now supply and borrow the stablecoin on the network.

Pundit Who Correctly Predicted XRP Rise to $2.4 and Dump to $1.7 Says Rally to $10+ Next

Sam Wisdom Raphael
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Pundit Who Correctly Predicted XRP Rise to $2.4 and Dump to $1.7 Says Rally to $10+ Next

A market analyst who correctly predicted the latest price movements from XRP suggests a rally to a two-digit price level is next.

These forecasts came from Fefe, a notable market commentator and trader. He made the predictions during a period of downside momentum as bearish pressure mounted on the broader crypto market.

For context, after XRP soared 34.27% to $3 on March 2 following Donald Trump’s crypto reserve announcement, the asset collapsed the next day. This bearish pressure persisted despite occasional upswings, leading to a crash below $2 by March 11. 

First Two XRP Targets Reached

Interestingly, amid this downtrend, which triggered intense bearish sentiments, Fefe took to X on March 11 to present three predictions, suggesting XRP would see an initial recovery, a subsequent dump, and then another pump.

According to the market analyst, XRP would first recover to a range between $2.2 and $2.4 despite its struggles below $2 at the time. 

Remarkably, this initial forecast materialized, as XRP saw five consecutive intraday gains following the March 11 post. Within this period, the altcoin rallied 17.44%, hitting a peak of $2.5 by March 19. This run essentially allowed XRP to hit the first price target.

However, during his March 11 commentary, Fefe also suggested that after the initial run, XRP will likely face another crash. He projected a slump to the $1.4 to $1.7 range. Interestingly, this prediction also materialized, as XRP dropped to a five-month low of $1.61 on April 7.

Third Target of XRP to $10+ Incoming?

Now, two of his three predictions have been priced in, with the analyst now expecting the third one to take shape. For context, his third prediction suggested that after the crash, XRP would secure a massive rally beyond the $10 mark.

However, XRP continued to languish at the lower end of the $2 mark for over two weeks amid the broader market’s downturn. The asset is now showing signs of a recovery as Bitcoin (BTC) reclaims the $90,000 mark. With this, Fefe shared a recent update on his forecast, noting that two had materialized, with one left.

Notably, XRP observed an impressive 6.18% intraday close yesterday, hitting a $2.25 high before seeing a mild pullback. The asset now trades for $2.22, up 6.94% in the past 24 hours. For XRP to reach the $10 mark from the current level, it would need to rise by an additional 350%. 

Can XRP Hit $10 Soon?

It bears mentioning that XRP witnessed a more substantial run from November 2024 to mid-January 2025. Specifically, the crypto asset rallied 566% from $0.5089 to $3.39 on Jan. 16, 2025. Given this impressive run, a less substantial 350% uptick could be within reach for the high-value asset.

As a result, several other analysts have also projected a rally to the $10 mark, citing different factors. For instance, earlier this month, Ryan Lee, Bitget’s Research Chief, predicted XRP could surge to $10. However, he suggested this projection would materialize by 2030, in five years’ time. 

Meanwhile, the Modern Investor, who also projected a run to $10-$15, insists that this rally is “incoming.” Last December, Alex Clay noted that the XRP to $10 target is still on track for this bull run despite the market turbulence. However, analysts at Changelly expect XRP to claim $10 in 2029, four years from now.

$1,000 in XRP or Cardano for Next 5 Years? ChatGPT and Google Gemini Make Their Picks

Sam Wisdom Raphael
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$1,000 in XRP or Cardano for Next 5 Years? ChatGPT and Google Gemini Make Their Picks

AI models ChatGPT and Google Gemini decide on which asset between XRP and Cardano to pour a $1,000 investment into for the next five years.

As the crypto market struggles with turbulence over the last few months, investors question which assets might deliver solid long-term returns. Two assets at the forefront are XRP and Cardano, both of which have demonstrated different market trajectories and use cases. 

XRP and Cardano Market Positions

Notably, to help with more guidance, we turned to two leading AI models, ChatGPT and Google Gemini, for their five-year investment perspectives on where a $1,000 allocation might be best placed.

XRP, currently trading for $2.23, has managed to stay resilient in a choppy market, posting a 7.42% gain so far in 2025. This follows an explosive 237% surge in 2024 following Donald Trump‘s election. With a market cap of $130 billion, XRP stands as the third-largest crypto asset, excluding stablecoins. 

Meanwhile, Cardano trades at $0.8450, down 18.16% year-to-date. This dip comes after a respectable 42.27% climb in 2024. With a market cap of $24.42 billion, Cardano holds the seventh position among non-stablecoin assets. 

Its ecosystem has continued to see progress amid network upgrades, with a growing presence in DeFi. While its price action has recently lagged, proponents see long-term potential in its expanding ecosystem and focus on real-world use cases.

ChatGPT Favors XRP But Sees Potential in ADA

When asked to choose between the two for a five-year investment, ChatGPT presented a balanced view. Notably, it recognized XRP’s established institutional strength and Cardano’s higher potential for speculative growth. 

ChatGPT Considerations
ChatGPT Considerations

The AI model argued that XRP’s legal clarity and partnerships with major financial institutions are reasons to expect moderate, consistent returns. However, it also pointed out that XRP’s large market cap could limit its future growth multiple compared to smaller-cap assets.

In contrast, ChatGPT viewed Cardano as a more volatile but potentially more rewarding option. It cited the platform’s research-driven approach, growing application in DeFi, and initiatives in developing regions as strengths. 

That said, it cautioned that Cardano’s historically slow pace could test investor patience. Ultimately, ChatGPT recommended splitting the investment: placing $600 into XRP for its stability and institutional edge, and $400 into Cardano to capitalize on its speculative upside.

ChatGPT Pick Between Cardano and XRP
ChatGPT Pick Between Cardano and XRP

Google Gemini Leans Toward Cardano

On the other hand, Google Gemini leaned slightly in favor of Cardano. It acknowledged XRP’s strengths in the payments sector but highlighted the ongoing regulatory risks and the asset’s reliance on institutional finance adoption. 

Gemini noted that XRP’s future growth largely hinges on developments within the traditional financial landscape.

Google Gemini Considerations
Google Gemini Considerations

However, in its view, Cardano holds broader potential due to its commitment to building a scalable and secure infrastructure for smart contracts and decentralized applications. 

Gemini pointed to Cardano’s real-world integrations and efforts to expand in emerging markets as reasons to consider it a strong long-term contender. Though it noted Cardano’s challenges, Gemini suggested that these risks could be offset by the project’s growing technological sophistication and wider application potential.

Google Gemini Pick Between Cardano and XRP
Google Gemini Pick Between Cardano and XRP
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