XRP price prediction: Bullish calls of Ripple to jump 300% to $8 in 2026 make rounds
Standard Chartered predicts XRP could reach $8 by 2026, driven by improved U.S. regulatory clarity and institutional interest.Summary
Bullish predictions for XRP, notably from Standard Chartered, suggest the token could reach $8 by the end of 2026, representing about a 330% upside. This optimism is supported by improving U.S. regulatory clarity, which is easing institutional adoption and reducing litigation risk for Ripple. Institutional interest is evidenced by significant inflows into U.S. spot XRP ETFs since November, alongside a decrease in XRP exchange balances, suggesting reduced liquid supply. Technically, XRP is currently trading around $1.87, holding a critical support level at $1.85, despite increased trading volume suggesting market positioning ahead of the January 1 billion XRP escrow unlock. Traders are watching if $1.85 holds; a break below could lead to $1.77, while reclaiming $1.88–$1.89 opens the path toward $2.00.
(Source：CoinDesk)