Hey Readers,
XRP is once again stealing the spotlight—and if you've been watching closely like I have, you know why.
As I write this, XRP is trading around $2.99, with a market cap nearing $180 billion. That’s not just impressive—it’s historic. And the charts? They’re buzzing with potential.
Let me walk you through what’s happening—and what might come next
🔍 My View on XRP’s Journey So Far
The first half of 2025 was... let’s just say, dramatic. We saw XRP dip to $1.94 in June, mainly due to rising geopolitical tensions and the SEC throwing cold water on the Franklin Templeton XRP ETF approval. I remember thinking, “This might drag out even longer.”
But then, everything changed.
By July, the landscape shifted. The SEC dropped its appeal, ending its four-year war against Ripple. That was massive. Suddenly, XRP broke out of its falling wedge, and the price soared, hitting a new all-time high of $3.66 around the same time the ProShares Ultra XRP ETF launched.
I knew it then—XRP wasn’t just recovering. It was rising with purpose.
💼 The Institutional Influx
I’ve seen it firsthand: big money is coming in. Grayscale added XRP to its Digital Large Cap Fund. Ripple’s pursuing a U.S. banking license. And let’s not forget Ripple’s tokenized real estate partnership in Dubai. The utility is growing, and so is investor confidence.
Plus, Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD is gaining serious traction. I checked the data—it jumped from just 242 transfers to over 3.5K in a few weeks. Volume? From $88 million to over $606 million. That’s no small feat.
🔮 My Take on What’s Ahead
I know you’re probably wondering—how high can XRP go?
Here’s where I stand:
In August, if bulls keep momentum, $3.40 and $3.66 are within reach again.
A slip below $2.62? Then we might revisit $2.40 or even $2.00 temporarily—but only short-term, in my view.
The AI forecasts I looked at? They’re even more bullish than me:
Claude: High of $8.20
Gemini: High of $8.00+
Blackbox: Targeting $5.00
I’m aiming for a realistic $5.05 by the end of 2025, especially if another ETF gets greenlit.
Long-term? Buckle up:
2030 target: $26.50
2040: $179
2050: $526 (Yes, really)
Call them ambitious, but honestly, if XRP cements itself as the backbone of global payments, why not?
🌍 A Quick Global Check-In
Here’s what XRP looks like around the world right now:
🇮🇳 India: ₹250.53 (could be ₹420+ if it hits $5.05)
🇬🇧 UK: £2.35
🇳🇱 Netherlands: €2.75
🇮🇩 Indonesia: 49,350 IDR
Wrapping It Up
To me, XRP is more than just another crypto—it’s becoming an infrastructure play, one that’s backed by banks, enterprise partnerships, and now, regulatory clarity (finally!).
This August, I’m keeping my eyes on ETF approvals, institutional flows, and Ripple’s stablecoin growth. My strategy? Stay informed, stay early, and ride the wave.
If you’re holding XRP, I’d say don’t blink—this could be one of the most exciting seasons yet.
Catch you on the next one,
Coinpedia Team