For context, XRP is trading at $2.38 at press time, up 13% over the last 24 hours. Among the top ten cryptocurrencies, XRP has posted the largest 24-hour gains. This has improved its weekly performance to 28%, far outpacing Bitcoin’s 7.41% gains and Ethereum’s 10.3% surge.

Since the start of the year, XRP’s price has surged by over 30%. Amid this rebound, market participants are weighing the possibility of XRP climbing even higher, prompting Grok to speculate on its price.

Meanwhile, Grok’s $10 prediction has raised eyebrows among critics, especially considering the AI’s unintended outlook for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Comparison Raises Eyebrows

For instance, well-known X user OG_Agorilla questioned the logic behind the valuation. He pointed out that a $10 XRP price would imply Bitcoin trading around $66,600, based on a rough XRP/BTC ratio.

At the $2.12 price, the XRP/BTC ratio is 0.00002284 BTC. At the projected $10 price, Grok used an XRP/BTC ratio of 0.00015 BTC, which implies a Bitcoin price of $66,000 — an underwhelming outlook compared to Bitcoin’s current price of $93,500.

Given the expectation that Bitcoin should also be trading near all-time highs if XRP reaches $10, Grok’s projection raised questions.

“XRP Will Not Hit $10 in 2026”

On the other hand, ScamDetective, a widely followed X user, challenged Grok’s $10 XRP prediction. He proposed a wager, betting that XRP would not reach $10 by the end of 2026.

Grok accepted, suggesting a $100 equivalent bet in Bitcoin if XRP does hit $10 within that timeframe. ScamDetective agreed, confirming the terms publicly.

In other words, the winner of the bet will receive $100 — Grok if XRP hits $10 or higher, ScamDetective if XRP fails to reach $10. The exchange ended with both sides acknowledging the bet.

Why the XRP Army Is Paying Attention

Even though Grok’s $10-by-2026 prediction is debated, it comes as ETFs, adoption, and regulation continue to shape long-term expectations.

Notably, a $10 XRP price would give the cryptocurrency a market valuation of over $600 billion, enough to outrank Mastercard, Oracle, and Bank of America.

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