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Some influential voices in the XRP community believe its current price severely understates its long-term potential, especially when compared to what has recently happened in traditional hard assets.
XRP vs. Metals
Steingraber wrote that XRP will “obliterate metals by 10x,” pointing to silver tra

XRP faced severe losses in late 2025, closing the year at $1.84. However, in early 2026, the market analyst Chart Nerd outlines bullish and bearish scenarios for XRP, highlighting potential recovery above $2.1 or further declines to $1.6. Momentum is building regardless of the outcome.

Where could XRP and the broader crypto market go in 2026? Brad Kimes from Digital Perspectives presents suggestions from Bitwise CIO and Inversion CEO.
Notably, the crypto market faced a difficult year in 2025 despite a strong start. Specifically, heavy losses in the final quarter erased earlier

Solana (SOL) is experiencing strong upward momentum, trading at $128 after a 3.0% gain. Despite a recent recovery, technical indicators suggest a fragile bullish trend, with critical support at $124.22 and overhead resistance around $141.5. Short sellers face pressure as liquidations rise.

A market commentator has explained how XRP investors could turn $1 million in XRP into real cash flow for possible retirement.
Notably, speculation about XRP reaching $100 has led many investors to believe that such a price could lead to early retirement. Some believe holding around 20,000 XRP

Bitcoin shows positive short-term momentum with a 1.4% gain, but negative futures outflows signal caution for traders. Key resistance and support levels are identified, suggesting the potential for a breakout if conditions improve.

Finance coach Coach JV views XRP’s price below $2 as a rare long-term investment opportunity, encouraging patience over short-term trading. He emphasizes creating investment systems and highlights key assets in his portfolio, underscoring the importance of discipline in volatile markets.

Discussion around a possible Ripple IPO in 2026 and potential impact on the XRP price has picked up after Investing Visuals ranked major private companies by estimated valuation.
Projected Ripple IPO at $50B
Meanwhile, Revolut holds an estimated valuation of $90

Crypto founder Jake Claver acknowledges his failed $100 XRP prediction for 2025 but emphasizes his ongoing belief in XRP's potential due to behind-the-scenes adoption and regulatory clarity. He argues that real value will manifest when adoption becomes widely recognized.

Cardano (ADA) is facing a bearish trend, currently trading at $0.3388 after a 3.2% decline. Despite increased trading volume, long positions are under pressure as liquidation data reveals significant losses. Key resistance at $0.3968 must be broken for a potential reversal.

Ethereum is currently trading at $2,974, showing no significant change recently as it consolidates between $2,959 and $3,012. Despite a slight increase over the past week, it faces resistance near $3,000 and needs to maintain support at $2,963 to avoid a pullback.

A crypto analyst has rebutted claims that Ripple uses XRP as a cash machine to build a conventional fintech empire.
“Critics Misread Ripple’s Strategy”
Notably, these accusations typically resurface whenever Ripple announces new acquisitions, such as Hidden Road (now Ripple Prime) and Rail. Criti

Solana (SOL) is experiencing short-term upward momentum, currently priced at $126.16. A breakthrough above $129 could signal further gains, but holding key support at $118.12 is critical to maintain this trend amid cautious market sentiment.

While XRP struggles to regain the $2 leve amid market weakness, many commentators are looking beyond current prices
Confidence remains high within the XRP community that the current price does not reflect the scale of what is being built around the asset.
Price Weakness Fails to Shake XRP

The essay discusses XRP's historical price behavior, particularly its pattern of explosive rallies following retests of the 21 EMA. Market commentator JD notes a recent retest amid a downtrend, drawing parallels to past surges, suggesting potential for significant price increases.

Finance commentator and XRP supporter John Squire says that people who hold XRP for a long time may one day lose track of how much their investment is worth.
While XRP remains under $2 today, Squire wrote on X that XRP holders may reach a point where they no longer know their exact wealth because t