More outlook for XRP Price is hitting the crypto space as analysts forecast a price jump to between $5 and $15 by the end of 2025, with a long-term goal of $26.50 by 2030.
In a long tweet on X, Good Morning Crypto (@AbsGMCrypto) explained that this prediction comes amid growing use, regulatory clarity, and the momentum from Ripple’s global partnerships.
Over the past years, Ripple has teamed up with major institutions like Santander and SBI Holdings and is now involved in over 20 central bank digital currency (CBDC) projects. These partnerships have helped it become a go-to token for cross-border payments and tokenization of real-world assets. With this, investors are more confident about the token’s future.
The latest significant boost came when news came out that Ripple settled its lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after they both agreed on a $50 million fine.
ETFs and Blockchain Upgrades are Boosting XRP Hype
Moreover, the crypto-friendly administration in the U.S. has also improved sentiment, and many now expect XRP ETFs to be approved soon, with the odds of it getting approval hitting 85% before the end of 2025.
Meanwhile, Ripple rolled out its own stablecoin, RLUSD, in December last year. This stablecoin has already seen over $381 million in market cap, according to CoinMarketCap. It runs on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), where XRP is used for fees, and these fees are burned. This means the more XRP is used, the lower the supply, which could push the price up.
XRPL is also expected to get new upgrades this month with features like decentralized identity tools, price oracles, and support for connecting with 69 other blockchains.
Ripple’s Political Play and Involvement in Treasury Strategies
Furthermore, the ties that Ripple has with politics can’t be ignored. In January 2025, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty met with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Garlinghouse said it was a “strong start to 2025.” Ripple also donated $5 million in XRP to Trump’s inauguration fund, the largest crypto contribution. This led to talks that XRP would be added to the U.S. strategic crypto reserve, but the administration later decided to just settle for Bitcoin instead.
However, corporate firms have taken it as their option for their treasury plans. Last month, VivoPower International raised $121 million through a share sale to support its XRP strategy, with $100 million coming from Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud.
Meanwhile, the SEC is now reviewing WisdomTree’s application for an XRP ETF. If approved, it would allow investors to buy XRP-linked shares on the stock exchange without holding the crypto directly. The SEC has 240 days to make a decision, with an answer expected by January 2026. Other firms like Bitwise, Canary Capital, and 21Shares have also filed similar ETF proposals.
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