BarriC, a crypto analyst and XRP enthusiast, notes that XRP could experience two very different rallies: a retail-driven run or a utility-driven run. The price outcomes under each scenario differ in magnitude, structure, and sustainability. A retail surge could push the token into the $5 to $10 range, while a broader utility run tied to global adoption could send prices far beyond the double-digit range.
Retail-driven cycles are fueled by hype, social media momentum, fear of missing out, and capital rotating into large-cap altcoins from individual investors and whales. This scenario has occurred multiple times in XRP’s price history, with demand spiking, trading volume surging, and breakout levels being chased. According to BarriC, the next retail-driven cycle could push XRP to a price target between $5 and $10. Yet retail rallies tend to be volatile and can retrace as sentiment cools and capital rotates away from the crypto industry.
A utility run is fundamentally different from a retail-based run. It would be driven by sustained real-world usage of the XRP Ledger and the integration of Ripple’s payment infrastructure into global finance. With a utility run, we could see XRP prices starting at a minimum of $100 and moving rapidly to $1,000, followed by a potential rise into the $10,000 to $50,000 range. XRP was designed to facilitate cross-border settlements, liquidity provisioning, and fast value transfer.
The XRP Ledger’s utility is a symbiotic relationship with XRP, as usage by banks, payment providers, and financial institutions would drive demand. Vet, an XRPL validator, said, “XRP is in the middle of everything,” noting that the ledger includes a native decentralized exchange, tokenization through issued assets, and features of a multi-asset ledger that enable stablecoins, on-chain tokenization, and on-chain trading without relying on external smart contracts.
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