Potential Factors Pushing XRP Towards Record Highs, Suggests Santiment
New Take on XRP's Price Predictions after Market Volatility
Following the Q1 market crash and subsequent recovery, Bitcoin is once again nearing the $100,000 mark. Amidst this, the crypto landscape has seen a shift, even for altcoins like Ripple's XRP. According to data from Santiment, traders are displaying increased greediness towards various alts, with XRP potentially set for a new rally that could push it beyond $3 and closer to its all-time high.
This optimism stems from the hype surrounding the prospective approval of Ripple ETFs in the United States. After the U.S. elections, XRP became one of the major beneficiaries, driven by the excitement over a potential resolution to the ongoing legal case with the SEC. Although Ripple's CEO announced the lawsuit's settlement, it had minimal impact on XRP's price. As the effects of the lawsuit subsided, the community's focus shifted towards the potential of a Ripple ETF in the U.S.
Following the approval of futures-based XRP ETFs earlier this year, experts are suggesting that a spot ETF might be imminent, perhaps as early as this summer. Santiment's insights seem to support this narrative, although the SEC has yet to make a decision on Franklin Templeton's spot ETF proposal.
"The delay hasn't shaken investor optimism. Many believe that once approved, these ETFs could bring in large amounts of institutional money and push XRP into the financial mainstream," suggests Santiment's report.
Although the overall discussion levels around XRP have decreased compared to other top altcoins, the bullish sentiments are growing louder. According to Santiment's team, the majority within the community supports a bullish outlook, backed by technical analysis as well.
"With attention growing and more exposure on the way, many in the crypto space see XRP on the edge of a major breakout," concludes the report.
Key Drivers for a Renewed Rally
While no official filings for a spot Ripple ETF exist yet, analysts like those at Standard Chartered ($5.50 target) and CoinPedia ($5.81) suggest that ETF inflows could accelerate adoption if approved, thereby boosting liquidity and institutional demand. The resolution of Ripple’s SEC lawsuit and clearer regulations are seen as prerequisites for ETF approval, which could potentially unlock $5–$8 price ranges by 2025–2026. Egrag Crypto identifies a potential breakout above $3.40, projecting a surge to $10–$17 by mid-2025, provided historical EMA alignments repeat.
Market Sentiment and Risks
Prediction markets assign a 44% chance to XRP surpassing its $3.40 all-time high in 2025, with a $4 target, reflecting cautious optimism amidst ETF and regulatory uncertainties. However, Changelly’s conservative $2.05 forecast for 2025 highlights risks like delayed institutional engagement or global trade tensions.
Comparative Price Forecasts
| Source | 2025 Target | Key Catalysts ||--------|-------------|---------------|| Standard Chartered | $5.50 | ETF inflows, payment utility || CoinPedia | $5.81 | RippleNet banking adoption|| Egrag Crypto | $10–$17 | Technical breakout || Changelly | $2.05 | Macro volatility |
While ETF approval remains speculative, analysts agree that RippleNet’s cross-border payment growth and a favorable legal environment could sustain bullish momentum for XRP.
- The potential approval of Ripple ETFs in the United States is driving optimism in the crypto market, with Santiment's insights suggesting a possible new rally for XRP that could push it beyond $3.
- Although the overall discussion around XRP has decreased, the anticipation of a Ripple ETF in the U.S. is growing louder, and many in the crypto space see XRP on the edge of a major breakout.
- Analysts at Standard Chartered and CoinPedia predict that ETF inflows could boost XRP's liquidity and institutional demand, potentially unlocking price ranges of $5-$8 by 2025-2026.
- Egrag Crypto identifies a potential breakout above $3.40, projecting a surge to $10-$17 by mid-2025, provided historical EMA alignments repeat.
- Prediction markets assign a 44% chance to XRP surpassing its $3.40 all-time high in 2025, with a $4 target, but Changelly's conservative $2.05 forecast for 2025 highlights risks like delayed institutional engagement or global trade tensions.
- While no official filings for a spot Ripple ETF exist yet, a resolution of Ripple's SEC lawsuit and clearer regulations are seen as prerequisites for ETF approval, which, if met, could sustain bullish momentum for XRP.
