XRP is back in the spotlight as excitement grows around its future. With talks of a possible XRP ETF, Ripple’s IPO, and the end of its battle with the SEC, many wonder if XRP could reach $10 or more this year. In a new video, crypto analyst VirtualBacon breaks down what’s really happening, what’s driving the buzz, and where XRP could be headed next.
XRP Beats Bitcoin in Online Searches
He points out that XRP has now become the most searched crypto on both Google and YouTube, even more than Bitcoin and Ethereum. This shows a big jump in interest from the public. Many people are curious about what’s next for XRP, which could be a sign of growing momentum before a major move.
According to crypto analyst Kyle Chassé, XRP is set for a major breakout. XRP has already outperformed Bitcoin by triple digits, without a US ETF, treasury adoption, or DeFi yield.
What’s Brewing Inside?
A recent report from the CME Group, a big name in traditional finance, gives XRP some serious credit. It confirms XRP’s price moves are just as active as other big cryptos like Ethereum and Solana, but what’s more important is that XRP doesn’t move in sync with Bitcoin or the stock market. That makes it stand out. For big investors looking for variety in their portfolios, XRP now looks more attractive.
The report also touches on XRP’s controversial token supply. But according to the analyst, Ripple is following its plan to release tokens slowly over the next 10 to 13 years. As long as they stick to this, the supply won’t flood the market. This gives investors more confidence that XRP’s price won’t be dragged down by unexpected token releases.
Can XRP Hit $10 This Year?
However, Analyst gives a realistic price target of $4.50 to $5 by the end of this year, assuming Bitcoin hits $140K. He says this is very possible if XRP continues to gain attention and if Bitcoin starts its next big rally. As for $10, it’s not impossible, but it may only happen later in the cycle.
Why $20 XRP Is Unrealistic This Cycle
While some XRP supporters dream of a $20 price tag, Analyst strongly warns against such expectations. He explains that during the 2017 bull run, when XRP reached its all-time high, there were far fewer competing altcoins in the market. Today, XRP faces competition from Solana, BNB, Cardano, AI, and gaming tokens, and even stablecoins.
For XRP to reach $20, it would need to reclaim a 23% market dominance, the level it had in 2017. Given the explosion of crypto sectors and narratives, this is nearly impossible in today’s market structure. Overall he emphasizes that while a momentary kick to $20 during peak euphoria is possible, such a price wouldn’t be sustainable.
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FAQs
XRP is now the most searched crypto on Google and YouTube, surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum in online interest.
XRP’s price moves independently from Bitcoin and stocks, offering portfolio diversification for large investors.
A CME Group report notes XRP’s price movements are active but don’t consistently sync with Bitcoin or the stock market, making it an attractive diversification asset for investors.
