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The First Ledger team recently rejuvenated discussions around ambitious XRP price predictions, humorously teasing extravagance should XRP hit a certain milestone.
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The crypto market is home to audacious price predictions, and XRP has often been at the center of some of them. Most recently, the team behind First Ledger, a decentralized exchange on the XRPL, joined the discussion with a humorous commentary. 
“When XRP Hits $2,000, There Will be Signs”
In a recent post on X, the team playfully teased the idea of XRP hitting $2,000, suggesting that such a milestone would come with noticeable signs of newfound wealth, like owning a Gundam robot or a John Deere tractor.

The First Ledger post presents two images indicating the absurdity of the scenario. In the first image, a television screen displays a CNN headline announcing XRP’s price at $2,000, while a Mona Lisa painting hangs on the wall. This indicates the kind of luxury such wealth might bring. 

Meanwhile, the second image shows Pepe the Frog, a well-known internet meme, sipping tea while wearing a crown. Surrounding Pepe are a Gundam robot, a military tank, and a John Deere tractor.
Through this humorous display, the First Ledger team calls attention to the extravagant lifestyle they might lead if XRP’s price skyrocketed to the ambitious mark, with subsequent comments poking fun at the speculative nature of crypto price predictions.
A Trend of Ambitious XRP Price Predictions
However, the idea of XRP reaching such lofty targets isn’t new in the community, though it remains a highly ambitious target. Recently, XRP has shown resilience by holding steady above the $2 mark despite a broader market slowdown. 

This stability follows an impressive run between November 2024 and January 2025, when the token surged nearly 600% to reach $3.38. While many analysts believe XRP could soon climb back above $3, some community members are setting their sights much higher, awaiting prices tied to major financial milestones. 
For instance, they speculate that if XRP were to complement or even replace SWIFT, the global financial messaging system, its price could soar to levels like $100, $1,000, or even $2,000.
Back in January 2025, a market analyst known as 24hoursawake predicted that XRP would hit $2,000 within 48 days. Expectedly, this far-fetched forecast failed to come true.
Last month, community commentator Remi Relief suggested that a year-end price of $1,200 for XRP would be a conservative estimate. The analyst claimed that after presenting his reasoning, investors would argue the price should be even higher, potentially between $2,000 and $3,000.

XRP to $2,000 Impossible Under Current Conditions
Despite the comments, a $2,000 price tag for XRP appears unrealistic under current market conditions. With a circulating supply of 58 billion tokens, XRP would need a market capitalization of $116 trillion to reach that level, a figure that seems nearly impossible at this stage. 
Still, the hypothetical gains could lead to massive wealth. At XRP’s current price of $2.36, an investment of $20,000 would buy roughly 8,474 tokens. If the price climbed to $2,000, that investment would balloon to $16.9 million, representing an astonishing 84,645% return. Interestingly, analysts at Changelly believe XRP could reach $2,000 in July 2050.
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A prominent crypto whale has drawn attention by opening a long position on XRP with $12 million. 
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According to data from blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain, the whale first capitalized on Ethereum’s early May 2025 rally, securing over $10 million in unrealized gains. However, the focus shifted to XRP, as the same entity recently initiated a long, $12 million leveraged position in the asset. 
This XRP bet, placed just hours before Lookonchain’s update on May 12, 2025, accumulated over $260,000 in paper profits.

Gains on Ethereum Set Stage for XRP Long
The whale’s Ethereum strategy unfolded early in the rally, as ETH climbed from around $1,800 to above $2,500 within less than a week. By May 11, Lookonchain confirmed that the trader’s long ETH position had yielded a substantial unrealized profit of more than $10 million. 
This successful execution appears to have laid the groundwork for the next strategic step. Now, the same whale shifted focus to XRP, opening a 2x leveraged position valued at nearly $12 million.
This XRP position has quickly become profitable. Within eight hours, the trade was already up by $261,000. Over the past seven days, XRP posted an over 10% increase, moving from $2.1 to $2.4.
Anticipating XRP’s explosive Rally
Essentially, this positioning suggests this entity is anticipating XRP’s explosive growth, as the coin has yet to capitalize on the ongoing bull momentum in the market.

Despite a modest price increase of over 11% in the past week, XRP has remained relatively subdued compared to earlier market surges. Recall, XRP saw a strong rally that peaked in January 2025, briefly pushing its price above the $3 mark. Following that high, the asset entered a corrective phase, even slipping below the $2 threshold around April.
Massive XRP Accumulation
In parallel to the leveraged position, on-chain analyst Ali Martinez reported that whales have accumulated over 880 million XRP in the past month. This data point aligns with growing speculation about coordinated activity by large holders. Martinez’s findings suggest these entities may be positioning for further market movement.
Furthermore, blockchain monitor Whale Alert flagged two significant XRP transactions. The first involved a transfer of 70 million XRP, equivalent to roughly $148.3 million, between unknown wallets. 
Meanwhile, another 300 million XRP, worth approximately $633.7 million, moved from Ripple to an unidentified address. The timing and size of these transactions have raised questions in the XRP community. 
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Prominent legal expert and founder of Hodl Law Attorney Fred Rispoli suggests that XRP could still be included in the New Hampshire strategic reserve by 2026. 
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On May 6, New Hampshire made history by becoming the first U.S. state to authorize the creation of a state-owned crypto asset reserve. The development came after Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 302 (HB 302) into law. 

The law permits the state treasurer to buy Bitcoin or any top-tier digital asset valued at $500 billion. According to HB 302, this investment should not exceed 5% of the state’s funds. 
It categorically mentioned Bitcoin as the only crypto that qualifies for inclusion in the strategic reserve since its valuation, currently over $2 trillion, far exceeds the $500 billion threshold.  
Expert Cites Only Condition for XRP to be Included in New Hampshire Crypto Reserve  
Interestingly, Attorney Rispoli emphasized that New Hampshire could still include XRP in its digital asset reserve next year. The legal expert indicated that under the new law, any crypto that hits a valuation of $500 billion this year could be included in the state’s digital reserve by 2026. 
Therefore, he asserted that if XRP somehow achieves the $500 billion milestone before year’s end, the state treasurer, under the HB 302 law, would include it in the reserve alongside BTC. 
At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.35, with a market cap of $138.16 billion. Therefore, to reach a market cap of $500 billion, XRP would have to soar 262% from its current valuation. 

Clinching this $500 billion market cap would potentially push XRP’s price to $8.53 per token, assuming its circulating supply remains fairly stable at 58.55 billion tokens. 
XRP Considered for Inclusion in US Digital Asset Stockpile 
Meanwhile, the development comes as market commentators deliberate on whether the United States would feature XRP in its digital asset reserve. In March, President Donald Trump named XRP and four other cryptos for potential inclusion in the national digital asset reserve. 
However, in a follow-up executive order, Trump authorized the creation of a Bitcoin reserve and a stockpile featuring altcoins. The executive order did not specifically mention any altcoin for possible inclusion in the digital asset stockpile. 
Nonetheless, it is recommended that both the Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile should be funded with forfeited or seized assets. While the government plans to buy more Bitcoin in the future, it dismissed plans to purchase additional altcoins for the stockpile. 
The U.S. government does not currently hold any XRP in its blockchain address. However, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse still insists that XRP will be included in the digital asset stockpile. 
For this to happen under current circumstances, the U.S. government might decide to convert one or more seized cryptos in its holdings to XRP, ensuring the third-biggest non-stablecoin crypto features in the national strategic reserve. 
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Renowned NBA player Scottie Pippen declares that the highly anticipated altcoin season has commenced while expressing his interest in Shiba Inu (SHIB). 
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Pippen made the declaration about the altcoin season as the prices of alternative cryptocurrencies spike. In the tweet, he stated that the ‘Altcoin Season is here,’ suggesting that the crypto market has entered a phase where alternative cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin. 
Pippen Bullish on Shiba Inu 
Pippen called on his followers to reveal the alternative cryptocurrencies they are most bullish on. Interestingly, he highlighted Shiba Inu as one of the altcoins he is personally watching. 
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His mention of Shiba Inu suggests that he is anticipating a massive price spike for SHIB in the current altcoin season. Meanwhile, Pippen also mentioned other tokens he is interested in, such as Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Mog Coin. 
It bears mentioning that the prices of top altcoins have spiked tremendously over the past few days. This spike indicates that investors are committing more funds to these altcoins, leading to a rally. 
Shiba Inu’s Latest Performance 
Shiba Inu has witnessed a significant price surge in the past week. While Shiba Inu has soared 29.04% in the past seven days, Bitcoin has experienced a more modest growth of 10.09% within this period. 
This came after Shiba Inu hit a multi-month high of $0.00001720 over the weekend and overtook Stellar (XLM) to become the 14th biggest cryptocurrency by market cap. 
Although SHIB’s price has retraced to the $0.000016 mark, the canine-themed token is still maintaining the 14th position in the global crypto ranking. 
Has Alt Season Commenced? 
Following the surge in altcoin prices, including that of Shiba Inu, some enthusiasts like Pippen believe that the highly anticipated altcoin season has commenced. However, data from CoinMarketCap indicates that the market is far from the alt season. 
According to CoinMarketCap, the market would be in ‘Alt Season’ when 75% of the top 100 altcoins, excluding stablecoins, outperform Bitcoin in the past 90 days. 
At the moment, only 35% of the top 100 altcoins have achieved this feat, with Shiba Inu not included. While Bitcoin has seen gains of 6.11% in the past three months, Shiba Inu’s price has soared by only 3.31%. 

Despite this, Shiba Inu enthusiasts have remained bullish on SHIB. Some analysts, like Oscar Ramos and Eunice Wong, believe SHIB will hit the $0.0001 price target this season, marking a new all-time high for the token. 
In the meantime, Shiba Inu is currently trading at $0.00001652, representing a 24-hour increase of 1.25%. To hit the $0.0001 mark, Shiba Inu must soar by 505% from its current price. 
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A well-known analyst has insisted that this cycle presents a different outlook for XRP as the altcoin maintains a trendline that has previously led to declines.
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His analysis comes amid the ongoing market recovery push that saw Bitcoin (BTC) reclaim $100,000 and Ethereum (ETH) push above $2,300. While XRP has also observed a mild uptick, it has failed to breach any crucial resistance level, still languishing at the lower end of the $2 region.
Despite this slower rebound rate, XRP still maintains an extremely bullish positioning, according to a chart presented by pseudonymous market analyst “Guy on the Earth.” His latest commentary confirms that the altcoin has continued to hold above a crucial horizontal trendline that historically led to declines.
XRP Gives up the Horizontal Trendline at $2
For context, after XRP recorded its historic 68,990% explosive rally from $0.0055 in March 2017 to the all-time high of $3.8 in January 2018, it faced massive resistance at this peak. Notably, amid this upsurge, XRP crossed above a critical horizontal trendline stationed around the $2 mark. 
However, after touching the $3.8 price level, the altcoin saw a massive pullback, relinquishing the $3 psychological mark and subsequently, the $2 level. By giving up the $2 region, XRP essentially broke below the critical horizontal trendline, flipping it from support to resistance. 
It bears mentioning that the asset was incapable of maintaining this level for up to one month. Specifically, XRP first conquered $2 on Dec. 30, 2017. Nonetheless, by Jan. 13, 2018, after two weeks, it had already dropped below the price level. 
This Time is Different 
However, it appears this time might be different, pointing to better resilience and the potential for higher gains. Data from the analyst’s chart shows that the horizontal line at the $2 mark served as resistance from January 2018 until December 2024. An earlier attempt to breach it in April 2021 met a roadblock at $1.96.

Following President Donald Trump’s victory in the latest U.S. election, XRP hopped on the broader market momentum to breach this resistance in December 2024. Interestingly, since then, the asset has held above the horizontal trendline for nearly five months now, marking the first time in its history it has achieved this feat.

Market watcher EGRAG suggested in December that as long as XRP holds $2, there is no cause for alarm. This comes despite mounting bearish pressure and occasional price dips. The resilience has prompted analyst “Guy on the Earth” to insist that the market conditions are different for XRP this time. 
As a result, XRP’s potential from here is undeniable. While he failed to present any price targets during the latest analysis, the analyst had predicted in the past that XRP could eventually reach $5.3, designating this level as his first take-profit region. He predicted a run to $3.3, which has already materialized, and further upside to $5.3.
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Shiba Inu might eliminate two zeros from its price and surpass the $0.001 mark if it closely mirrors Bitcoin’s growth to a market cap of $200 trillion. 
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Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is still struggling to revisit the $100,000 mark several months after dropping from that level. Recall that the last time Bitcoin traded above the $100,000 mark was on February 7, when its price reached a daily high of $100,154. 
Since then, despite multiple attempts, Bitcoin has failed to revisit the $100,000 mark. Currently, Bitcoin is trading at $95,563, with its market cap standing at $1.89 trillion.

Blockstream CEO Predicts Bitcoin Surge to $200T Market Cap 
Nonetheless, most Bitcoin proponents are focusing on the asset’s future prospects instead of its short-term performance. One Bitcoin enthusiast with this mindset is Adam Back, the CEO of Blockstream, who recently issued a bullish prediction for BTC. The Crypto Basic reported last week that Back envisioned Bitcoin reaching an audacious market cap of $200 trillion. 
Back suggests that companies like MicroStrategy could propel Bitcoin to the $200 trillion target by swapping their cash reserves for BTC. He noted that these companies are early bettors of hyperbitcoinization, a hypothetical scenario in which Bitcoin replaces fiat in exchange for goods and services.
If Bitcoin hits a market cap of $200 trillion, BTC’s price would be worth $1 million, assuming there are 20 million BTC in circulation. 
Shiba Inu Correlation with Bitcoin 
Such a remarkable surge could have a ripple effect across the broader crypto market, benefiting assets like Shiba Inu (SHIB). 
This speculation is driven by Shiba Inu’s close correlation with Bitcoin, which stands at 92% over the past 30 days and 85% in the past two months. Based on this correlation, it is evident that Shiba Inu has closely followed Bitcoin’s price action in recent times. 

Therefore, should Bitcoin experience an increase, this would result in a spike in Shiba Inu’s value. Notably, Shiba Inu’s correlation with Bitcoin might have a negative impact on SHIB’s price action, especially if BTC underperforms. 
Shiba Inu Price If Bitcoin Hits a $200T Valuation 
However, in a scenario where Bitcoin’s market cap hits $200 trillion, as predicted by Blockstream’s CEO, Shiba Inu could hit a new ATH if it stays correlated with BTC. 
Hitting the $200 trillion market cap from Bitcoin’s current valuation of $1.89 trillion demands a surge of 10,482%. If Shiba Inu’s valuation also grows at this rate, SHIB’s market cap would increase from the current value of $7.6 billion to $804.23 billion. 
At this market cap, 1 SHIB token would be worth $0.001364, assuming Shiba Inu’s supply of 589.24 trillion tokens remains constant. The projected target of $0.001364 represents an increase of 10,482% from the current value of $0.00001588. 
Is $0.0013 Feasible for Shiba Inu 
While the $0.001364 target demands a monumental increase from the current price, some analysts still think Shiba Inu can achieve the milestone within a few years from now. 
For instance, established experts at crypto trading firm Changelly predict that Shiba Inu might clinch the $0.0013 target between 2035 and 2039, 10 – 14 years from this year. 
In their previous analysis, these experts forecasted that SHIB would not hit the $0.00136 target until 2040. However, their latest prediction indicates that they expect SHIB to clinch the price target sooner, potentially driven by increased adoption of SHIB and Shibarium. 
According to leading prediction platform Telegaon, Shiba Inu will surpass the $0.001364 target by 2035, precisely 10 years from today. 
Despite this analysis’s lucrative potential, it should not be referenced as investment advice. The speculative nature of cryptos makes it challenging to predict the future performance of assets like Shiba Inu accurately. 
Also, this analysis underestimates Shiba Inu’s performance, particularly in an event when Bitcoin rises to a market cap of $200 trillion. Shiba Inu has a track record of outperforming Bitcoin during a bull market, as observed in the 2020/2021 cycle. Therefore, SHIB could surpass the $0.001364 target if Bitcoin hits the $200 trillion market cap. 
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Holding just 1,000 XRP tokens might be the best financial decision one could make in their lifetime, according to Edoardo Farina, founder of Alpha Lions Academy.
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In a recent video, Farina laid out his bold predictions for XRP’s future. He highlighted why holding even a modest amount, just 1,000 coins, could be a life-changing decision by the end of 2025.
A Different Cycle, A Different XRP
According to him, the current market cycle is unlike any previous one. While Bitcoin dominance remains high, XRP has already broken the mold by performing early in the cycle, contrary to its typical pattern of late-stage rallies.

Farina argued that XRP trading above $2 while Bitcoin dominance remains strong is a key sign of what he calls a “decoupling” from traditional crypto market movements.
Specifically, he noted that XRP usually pumps last. This cycle, however, it was one of the first altcoins to perform strongly. Notably, he referred to XRP’s late 2024 rally, during which the coin’s price increased sixfold in a few weeks, reaching $3.34—a level last seen in 2018.
While XRP’s performance has stalled since then, Farina believes XRP still has more to deliver this year.
Regulatory Clarity and Institutional Demand
One of the major catalysts driving XRP’s bullish outlook is the conclusion of the long-standing SEC lawsuit. With XRP now recognized as a non-security, Ripple is free to engage with financial institutions without legal ambiguity.
This, combined with rising institutional interest and the introduction of XRP ETFs, forms what Farina sees as the perfect storm for price growth.

“There’s an intersection happening. Speculation is meeting real financial adoption. And it’s moving very fast,” he says.
Farina also pointed to Ripple’s acquisition strategy. Specifically, he referenced the purchase of financial firms like Hidden Road and the potential acquisition of stablecoin issuer Circle as pivotal developments that could further legitimize XRP’s role in the future of finance.
The $10 to $100 Scenario
Farina is confident that XRP reaching $10 by the end of 2025 is “highly possible,” citing key metrics such as falling Bitcoin dominance and rising ETF demand. However, the more explosive prediction comes with a $100 price target, which, according to him, would require large-scale adoption and the tokenization of real-world assets.
He explained that if XRP hits $100, then 1,000 coins would be worth $100,000. “That can be life-changing for some people,” he says.
Why 10,000 XRP Should Be the Goal
While the video emphasizes the potential of just 1,000 XRP, Farina encourages serious investors to aim for at least 10,000 coins. He suggests this target gives holders more flexibility in taking profits and positions them for long-term financial freedom.
According to him, that’s where real flexibility begins. Notably, this is based on the hope that XRP reaches $100, making 10,000 tokens worth $1 million, elevating such holders to millionaire status, a widely cherished goal.
As of today, buying 10,000 XRP requires an investment of approximately $24,000, while 1,000 tokens would cost around $2,400.
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Despite its meme-inspired origins, industry experts have identified Shiba Inu as one of the crypto projects with the potential to endure and remain relevant for decades.
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Shiba Inu entered the crypto scene in August 2020 and has since climbed the ranks, becoming one of the top ten cryptocurrencies at various points. With a market cap of $7.8 billion, Shiba Inu is the 17th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and the second most prominent meme after Dogecoin.
Today, Shiba Inu trades at $0.000015. Many believe the coin could cancel more zeros in the future with ongoing development and expansion in the SHIB ecosystem. 

In light of this, @Lachakari_Crypto considers how high Shiba Inu’s price could go by 2050, or 25 years from now. This article relies on price predictions by AI chatbots and suggestions from renowned industry commentators.
Token Burns and Supply Dynamics
One of the most critical factors influencing SHIB’s future price is its massive circulating supply of approximately 589 trillion tokens. For context, reaching a price of $0.01 would require a market cap of $5.89 trillion.
However, token burns are intended to address this issue. Projections suggest that reducing the supply by 50% to 90% could create the deflationary pressure necessary for meaningful price growth without requiring an astronomical market cap.
Ecosystem Expansion and Real Utility
Although Shiba Inu began as a meme coin, its ecosystem has expanded significantly. Key components now include:
Shibarium, a Layer-2 network for faster, cheaper transactionsShibaSwap, a decentralized exchangeNFT projects and a planned presence in the metaversePartnerships with major institutional and government entities, such as the UAE
These developments are gradually transforming SHIB from a meme coin into a utility-driven asset. Analysts suggest that continued innovation and ecosystem adoption will be crucial for Shiba Inu to stay relevant and attract long-term investors.
Shiba Inu Price Predictions for 2050
Various sources, including AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT and Grok AI, have shared a broad range of price forecasts for Shiba Inu by 2050.
ChatGPT cited conservative estimates suggesting that SHIB could be worth between $0.0005 and $0.005. This projection assumes moderate token burns, limited but focused utility, and steady market growth.
Given SHIB’s current price of $0.000015, reaching $0.0005 would require a growth of approximately 3,746%. Hitting $0.005 would demand a more substantial increase of around 38,362%.
In contrast, Grok AI offered more optimistic projections, with potential highs ranging from $0.008 to $0.089 by 2050. These estimates are based on broader adoption and robust ecosystem development. Notably, reaching $0.089 would require a staggering growth of 684,515% over the next 25 years.
Even more ambitious predictions have come from Telegaon, which projected that SHIB could reach $1.06 by 2050. This would represent an astronomical growth of 8,153,746%.
However, it’s important to note that reaching $1 would require a market cap nearing $589 trillion. Experts agree that this is highly unrealistic without a supply reduction of more than 99%.
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Amid the current market conditions, an XRP community member has identified five next steps that could catalyze a sustained price uptrend.
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Notably, despite a recent price bump that saw XRP reach $2.42 before sliding to $2.36, investor confidence remains low. 
Assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have breached previous resistance levels, particularly $100,000 and $2,400. However, XRP has lagged in breaking past any meaningful resistance, still trading at the lower end of the $2 mark. 

Within this context, a pseudonymous XRP advocate, known as Butterfly, has mentioned what she believes are five crucial catalysts necessary for a more pronounced XRP bull run. However, a closer look reveals that not all of these steps reflect current market realities.
BlackRock Filing for an XRP ETF
The first point Butterfly raises is the potential for BlackRock to announce a spot XRP ETF. This idea has made headlines, especially in light of BlackRock’s massive success with its Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. These products have collectively drawn in tens of billions of dollars since early 2024. 
However, BlackRock has not made any moveto file for an XRP ETF yet. In fact, senior executives previously indicated the firm’s focus remains on expanding existing Bitcoin and Ethereum offerings. 
Interestingly, BlackRock recently held a meeting with the SEC to discuss ETF approval standards. This has triggered new speculation, but there’s no concrete evidence that XRP was part of the agenda. 
Industry experts like Nate Geraci, the President of the ETF Store, believe BlackRock will likely file for XRP and Solana ETFs soon. Should this occur, it could bolster chances of ETF approval and eventually draw in massive capital to the XRP market, a catalyst for price growth.
XRP Futures Rollout
Butterfly’s second point involves the rollout of XRP futures trading. Here, the community member’s disclosure mostly holds, although timelines are slightly muddled. 
Notably, Coinbase has already launched XRP futures as of April 2025, and the CME Group is set to follow with its offerings later in May. This move is a positive development that could increase liquidity and potentially lead to broader institutional interest. 
Experts agree that futures trading can help stabilize prices and draw in more sophisticated investors, making this one of the more credible and impactful developments on the list.
Interest Rate Cuts
Next on Butterfly’s list is the suggestion that the U.S. Treasury cutting interest rates will further support XRP’s rise. This point misattributes the authority for rate decisions, which lies with the Federal Reserve rather than the Treasury. 
Moreover, while there’s a growing belief that the Fed may lower rates later this year, possibly in July, there is no immediate action yet. Still, if cuts do materialize, they would generally benefit risk assets like cryptocurrencies by reducing the appeal of traditional interest-bearing investments.
XRP ETF Approval and ISO Conversion
Another claim is that multiple spot XRP ETFs are pending approval. In reality, nine firms, including major players like Grayscale, ProShares, and WisdomTree, have indeed filed applications with the SEC. 
However, none have yet been approved, and timelines remain uncertain. The SEC recently extended its review of one such application by Franklin Templeton, pushing any decision further into the year. 
Meanwhile, optimism has increased with the appointment of a more crypto-friendly SEC chair, but approval remains speculative. Analysts suggest that while the odds are infavor, the final decision could stretch into late 2025.
Finally, Butterfly mentions an “ISO conversion” scheduled for November. This point is invalid. Specifically, ISO 20022 is a global messaging standard for financial institutions, and while Ripple’s systems are compliant, there is no known “conversion event” involving XRP.
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Crypto analyst “Stellar Rippler” has reignited discussions around the long-term valuation of XRP.
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He argued that the often-mocked price targets of $10, $100, and even $1,000 are not only feasible but rooted in real-world utility and global financial infrastructure transitions.
In an X thread, the commentator broke down how XRP could tap into global liquidity. The analysis touched on avenues like SWIFT and derivatives, presenting XRP as the backbone of a new monetary system.
Scenario 1: Replacing a Fraction of SWIFT Could Drive $27–$50 XRP
The first scenario relies on SWIFT, which processes around $5 trillion daily transactions. According to the thread, if XRP captures even 10% of this flow as a settlement layer, given its design for fast cross-border transactions, it would handle $500 billion daily.
Assuming conservative liquidity multipliers, the price range of XRP in this model lands between $27 and $50.
Scenario 2: Unlocking Trapped Capital in Nostro/Vostro Accounts
Notably, banks collectively hold around $27 trillion in pre-funded Nostro/Vostro accounts.The analyst suggests XRP could be the bridge asset to free up that capital.
If XRP handles just 5% of that value, the price projection jumps to $80–$100. Notably, this is based on the assumption that XRP would need to be held in sufficient quantity to support such liquidity.
Scenarios 3–5: From Banking Licenses to Derivatives and Global Integration
Meanwhile, the thread outlines even more ambitious scenarios. One involves the potential role of XRP if Ripple secures a banking license that enables direct access to central bank systems and global lending. It argued that XRP could power a new on-chain financial architecture, placing its price “easily above $100.”

Another scenario involves adoption by the IMF and World Bank. With Ripple already in correction to over 40 central banks and referenced in tokenization reports by the IMF and BIS, the analyst sees a $250–$500 price tag if XRP is standardized as a global liquidity rail.
Regarding derivatives settlement, the analyst suggested that tapping just 0.1% of the $1 quadrillion derivatives market via the XRP Ledger could catapult the token to over $1,000.
So Why Isn’t XRP at These Levels Now?
According to Stellar Rippler, these projections remain far-fetched due to lawsuits, suppression, and “confusion.” The argument is that XRP’s full potential is being intentionally delayed until the legacy financial system is ready to integrate such a transition.
This perspective suggests XRP will become significantly more expensive than its current price of around $2.
While many have laughed off four-digit XRP forecasts, this thesis attempts to flip the narrative. It positions XRP not as a speculative altcoin but as core infrastructure for global liquidity movement.
The analyst compared XRP’s utility-driven future to Bitcoin’s belief-driven past. Specifically, it claimed that if BTC rose to over $100K based on belief, XRP may rise based on function.
Stellar Rippler also acknowledged that if, for the sake of argument, $1,000 per XRP is unrealistic due to the required $55 trillion market cap, then a $10 target is “ridiculously achievable.”
Notably, this target would require only a $582 billion market cap, though XRP’s current market cap is far below that, at approximately $130 billion.

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The U.S. SEC and Ripple file a joint motion requesting an indicative ruling to enforce the parties’ settlement agreement. 
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In an unexpected turn of events, the parties filed a motion in a New York federal court yesterday, informing the court of their settlement. 
SEC Approves Settlement with Ripple 
The filing comes hours after the SEC officially announced a settlement with Ripple and two of its executives, Chris Larsen and Brad Garlinghouse.
The SEC’s commissioners expectedly approved the settlement terms, which require Ripple to pay a fine of $50 million instead of the initial $125 million order and also vacate the permanent injunction imposed on the company’s future XRP sales. 
This approval has been pending for over a month. However, the SEC approved the decision yesterday following a closed-door meeting at the commission. 
Parties Ask Judge Torres for Indicative Ruling 
Following the approval, the parties jointly filed a settlement agreement letter in the New York federal court. In the filing, the SEC and Ripple asked Judge Analisa Torres for an indicative ruling. 
This ruling would determine whether the judge, upon a future joint motion, would vacate the permanent injunction she imposed in her final judgment last year and release the $125 million held in escrow. Of this amount, the parties want $50 million allocated to the SEC, with the $75 million balance returned to Ripple.
Next Steps to Full Resolution 
Meanwhile, famous defense lawyer James K. Filan highlighted the next steps in resolving the lawsuit. 
Following the parties’ latest filing, the next steps will hinge on whether Judge Torres grants the indicative ruling to dismiss the injunction and release the fine held in escrow. 
If granted, the SEC and Ripple will file a motion with the Second Circuit asking for a limited remand to have Judge Torres enforce these orders. Once approved, Judge Torres will have jurisdiction over the case for a limited time. 
During this period, the SEC and Ripple will then submit a motion asking her to dissolve the permanent injunction and distribute the $125 million held in escrow based on the settlement agreement. 
After Judge Torres enters those orders, the parties will return to the Second Circuit and ask the court to dismiss the appeal and cross-appeal. The timeline for the case’s full resolution remains uncertain. 
Pro-XRP Lawyer Remains Optimistic 
In the meantime, the XRP community is awaiting Judge Torres’ decision on whether she will grant the indicative ruling. Interestingly, famous pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton feels optimistic that the judge would grant the parties’ indicative ruling request, particularly lifting the injunction, given how sensible the agreement is. 
“I don’t want to jinx anything, but the agreement below makes perfect sense, and it’s difficult to see it not going through,”Deaton remarked. 
The lawsuit has been frozen in the Second Circuit as the parties work toward its resolution. 
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A prominent voice in the XRP community has stirred discussion with a daring take on the future of money. 
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According to community commentator Pumpius, a global financial reset is underway and will only reward the select few holding XRP. This vision suggests that the next financial system will not reward those holding fiat or speculative cryptocurrencies. Instead, utility-driven tokens like XRP will become the new standard of value.
In particular, Pumpius claimed 99% of the people “will be locked out” for holding “the wrong assets.” Meanwhile, he claimed the other 1% will be on the promising side for holding XRP.
Infrastructure, Not Speculation
Pumpius portrays XRP not as a mere trade or token, but as “citizenship paper in the post-reset financial empire.” He sees it as an essential utility, hardwired into what he describes as the “new banking brainstem.”
Essentially, this commentary distinguishes XRP holders from typical retail crypto participants. It draws a line between meme coin traders and those positioning themselves for a systemic overhaul. 
Pumpius argues that as CBDCs, tokenized debt, and permissioned blockchain rails take hold, XRP will act as a routing layer for every transaction, property, and loan in a digitized, global economy.
Institutions Already Testing XRP?
Backing his claims, Pumpius pointed to institutional traction. He claimed that XRP had been “tested” by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and “mapped” by the World Bank, while the International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised the project. He also noted RippleNet’s engagements with over 40 central banks. 
While these mentions are often nuanced or indirect, they remain a core pillar of XRP community narratives. Meanwhile, according to him, this is not speculation but “occupation.”
“The Flip” Will Be Silent, Not Televised
Pumpius concluded by warning that the transition to the new system won’t be announced with sirens or news flashes. According to him, it will happen quietly, through protocol upgrades and backend integrations. Those who miss the shift may find themselves permanently excluded from participating.
Ultimately, these bold claims seek to hype sentiment about XRP’s speculative future to give investors more reasons to be on board. Interestingly, many commentators in the XRP share this perspective. Some have even claimed that not holding XRP is an insane risk in one’s financial strategy.
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Analyst Trader Tardigrade identifies a Diamond Bottom on the Dogecoin daily chart, highlighting a confirmed breakout and bullish reversal setup.
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Notably, Dogecoin has surged past a key psychological level, trading at $0.2041 as of May 9, 2025. The move comes alongside a 24-hour gain of 11.7% and a seven-day increase of 13.2%. Trading volume also crossed $2.9 billion within the same period, reflecting heightened market interest. 
While this price action is notable, the focus now turns to technical and on-chain indicators signaling the potential for sustained upward movement.
Dogecoin Diamond Bottom Breakout 
Tardigrade identified a Diamond Bottom pattern in the daily timeframe, a classic bullish reversal formation. This pattern followed a prolonged downtrend from January’s $0.40 high to an April low near $0.13. As the pattern developed, price volatility expanded before narrowing, forming the diamond-shaped structure.
The diamond’s upper trendline had resisted price advances on several occasions. However, Dogecoin recently broke above this boundary, signaling a potential trend reversal. 
Tardigrade’s chart marked the breakout area. Now, the analyst is targeting $0.29 next for DOGE, implying a 45% increase from the $0.20 mark.

Adding to The Bullish Setup
On a separate 12-hour chart, analyst Javon Marks identified a falling wedge stretching from a $0.48 high in late 2024 to a narrowing range between $0.14 and $0.16. Dogecoin has now moved beyond the wedge’s upper boundary, which typically suggests a bullish breakout.

Further supporting this view, Marks’ chart featured a curved trajectory pointing toward $0.30. This short-term projection complements a longer-term technical target at $0.65. Achieving this level would represent a 225% move from the current price. 
Moreover, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) showed higher lows between February and April even as the price declined. This positive divergence indicates weakening bearish pressure, reinforcing the strength of the recent breakout.
On-Chain Metrics Show Strong Network Growth
On-chain data from IntoTheBlock also supports the technical patterns, revealing substantial increases in Dogecoin network activity. The latest 7-day data highlights a 102.40% rise in new addresses, suggesting a sharp influx of new participants. 

Simultaneously, active addresses increased by 111.32%, pointing to elevated usage across the network. Additionally, the number of zero-balance addresses climbed by 155.54%, reflecting a surge in wallet creation or activity.
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Shiba Inu rallies to $0.00001493 as short liquidations soar. Can SHIB sustain its bullish momentum toward $0.00002137, signaling a potential 60% upside?
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As the crypto market experiences nearly $1 billion in liquidations, this bearish shakeout fuels an ongoing bullish rally. Amid the recovery trend, Shiba Inu has surged to $0.00001493, positioning itself for a potential breakout.
The meme coin has climbed 3% today, following a 12.5% gain on May 8. With the bullish trend continuing, is a breakout rally toward the $0.00002137 mark within reach?
Shiba Inu Price Analysis
After consolidating below the $0.000015 level following the early 2025 downturn, Shiba Inu is now forming a rounding reversal pattern. With two consecutive bullish candles, the meme coin has broken above the 50-day and 100-day EMA lines and the 23.60% Fibonacci level at $0.00001390.

The ongoing recovery is now testing the critical supply zone near the psychological $0.000015 level. A successful breakout would invalidate the previous downtrend and kickstart a new bullish phase in SHIB’s price action.
Based on Fibonacci retracement levels and dynamic averages, the immediate resistance for this breakout rally lies at the 38.20% level, near $0.000016. As optimism across the crypto market grows, technical indicators reinforce the upward momentum.
Although short-term volatility recently caused a false signal on the MACD, the latest bullish crossover now indicates a renewed uptrend. In addition, upward movement in both the 50-day and 100-day EMAs suggests a trend reversal is underway.
According to Fibonacci projections, the breakout rally could face major resistance at the 61.80% level, around $0.00002137. This implies an upside potential of over 60% for SHIB from the current level.

On the downside, if Shiba Inu fails to break through the supply zone, key support levels remain at the 50-day EMA of $0.00001326 and the psychological level of $0.000010.
Bulls Shake Out $1.79M in Short SHIB Positions
Amid the strong bullish momentum in Shiba Inu, data from Coinglass shows that short liquidations over the past 24 hours have surged to $1.79 million. Amid the bearish shakeout, the open interest surges by 25.43% to reach $209.75 million, signaling growing traders interest in SHIB.

Further supporting the bullish narrative, the OI-weighted funding rate has climbed to 0.010%, indicating increased long positioning and bullish market sentiment.
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Pepe coin price rallies 40%, targeting a breakout above $0.000014. With a 65% upside potential, bulls are eyeing the $0.000021 mark.
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As the crypto market reaches $3.28 trillion, meme coins are leading the charge. Pepe coin has surged nearly 40% today, reaching the $0.000014 level.
With a fresh bullish turnaround in the frog-themed meme coin, technical signals point to an upside potential of nearly 65%. Will this momentum help Pepe reclaim the $0.000020 mark?
Pepe Price Analysis
Pepe coin has created two massive, long-awaited bullish candles on the daily chart, sending its price rally into overdrive. The meme coin surged nearly 35% on May 8, followed by a 20% intraday jump today.

Following the bullish turnaround, Pepe has surpassed the 38.20% Fibonacci retracement level at $0.0000133. The short-term recovery has gained momentum, pushing the 24-hour high to $0.000013933, just shy of the $0.000014 resistance level.
The 50% Fibonacci level presents the next immediate resistance at $0.00001584. Meanwhile, the prevailing falling wedge breakout suggests a potential price surge toward the 78.60% Fibonacci level at $0.000021.
The MACD and signal lines have formed a positive crossover, supporting this bullish outlook. Additionally, the supertrend indicator has flipped bullish, reinforcing the continuation of the trend.
On the downside, the 23.60% Fibonacci level near the $0.000010 psychological support is crucial. A breakdown below this level would invalidate the bullish trend and could lead to a retest of the $0.000008832 support level.
Leverage-Driven Rally to Boost PEPE Prices
As the crypto market sees increased bullish activity in the derivatives space, Pepe has experienced a nearly 40% surge in open interest. According to Coinglass, PEPE’s OI now stands at $633 million. This spike has also pushed the funding rate up to 0.0105%.

The rise in both open interest and funding rate reflects growing bullish sentiment. Supporting this, short liquidations in Pepe over the past 24 hours have neared $13 million.
As Pepe bulls dominate the derivatives market, a leverage-driven rally could further fuel price momentum.
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XRP exchange flows have flipped positive after over two weeks of consistent net outflows, triggering bullish sentiments among analysts.
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The latest turn of events comes on the back of a broader crypto market recovery push. For context, Bitcoin (BTC) spiked 6% yesterday, May 8, to finally recover the $100,000 mark, hitting a peak of $104,159 before stabilizing at $102,000.

Altcoins followed suit, with Ethereum (ETH) soaring 22%, its largest intraday gain since May 2021, to cross the $2,200 level. While XRP rallied 9.42% within the same timeframe, its gains fell short. However, some analysts have more reason to be bullish.
XRP Sees 17 Consecutive Days of Intraday Outflows
Particularly, XRP community commentator and software engineer Chad Steingraber recently confirmed that XRP’s exchange flows have flipped positive. This comes after over two weeks of consistent negative flows, as indicated by data from the analytics resource Coinglass.
We're GO for XRP green... Net Inflows triggered!

14 Straight Days of XRP Net Outflows and the price is still holding $2.20.

Last time it went 14 days on outflows, the price then reversed and went from $2.05 to $3.29 over 18 days.
For context, XRP exchange flows turned red on April 20 and continued until May 7, marking seventeen consecutive days of intraday outflows. Within this period, exchanges saw XRP outflows worth over $426 million.
Traditionally, these outflows are signs of positive market sentiments, as they could indicate that market participants are moving their XRP tokens out of exchanges. Notably, these investors often move their assets when they plan to store them in hot wallets for long-term HODLing.

However, Coinglass data suggests these outflows could also mean market participants are selling off their XRP tokens on exchanges for stablecoins or other assets. Steingraber’s commentary accounts for this secondary indicator, with the market commentator highlighting the trend as early as May 4.
At the time, outflows had hit their fourteenth consecutive day. Nonetheless, XRP maintained its footing above the $2.2 support, showing resilience. Steingraber pointed out then that the last time XRP saw fourteen consecutive intraday exchange outflows, its price spiked to the $3.3 peak shortly after.
XRP Spiked 60% Last Time It Saw a Major Outflow Streak
@Lachakari_Crypto independently confirmed this claim. Specifically, XRP witnessed outflows from Dec. 18 to Dec. 31, 2024, marking fourteen straight days of negative flows. During this period, XRP price dropped, reaching a low of $2.05 by Dec. 31. 
However, the asset recorded a price recovery on Jan. 1, 2025, coinciding with the first exchange inflow in two weeks. Following a period of price and flow fluctuations, XRP price eventually reached $3.29 on Jan. 18, a 60% rise from $2.05, eighteen days after the outflow streak ended.
Steingraber suggests this pattern could play out again. Notably, after the recent seventeen straight days of outflows, XRP saw intraday inflows worth $26.38 million yesterday, May 8, coinciding with the 9.42% price uptick that same day. This is similar to the pattern observed before the rally to $3.29.

Should the crypto asset follow the December 2024 to January 2025 trajectory, a comparative increase could see its price soar another 60% beyond the $3 mark, specifically round $3.7. 
Investor Sentiment Recovering 
Meanwhile, XRP investor sentiment appears to be recovering, especially in South Korea, which accounts for most of XRP’s trade volume. Recall that @Lachakari_Crypto confirmed earlier that Korean traders on Upbit had sold nearly $500 million in net volume over four weeks.
Market analyst Dom, who highlighted this trend, recently revealed that traders on Upbit had now flipped bullish. In his latest update, Dom revealed that Upbit traders are now the largest XRP buyers, citing the XRP Spot Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) metric. However, he noted that Binance was lagging.
Finally Upbit market changed their tune and are the strongest buyers over the last 24 hoursBinance surprising tailing right behind, near 9M XRP net boughtWe are seeing the strongest taste of aggressive market buying that we have seen in over a weekKey is to see it continue

The korean market has seen -220M $XRP net market sold since April 11th

This is over 500M USD market sold in under a month

It seems that korean traders have turned bearish on XRP?

Notably, Upbit traders had bought a net volume of nearly 10 million XRP in 24 hours. According to Dom, this trend across multiple exchanges represented the largestaggressive buying pressure in a week. At press time, XRP changes hands around $2.3, up 6.32% over the past 24 hours.
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The U.S. SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple caused much greater damage to XRP than the initial price collapse in early 2021, according to a community pundit.
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As the extensive lawsuit between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moves closer to a resolution, market commentators have taken to discussing the deep scars of the nearly five-year tussle. 
Notably, one of these commentators is the analyst behind the community-driven X account “All Things XRP,” who recently argued that the lawsuit did not just hinder XRP’s progress but also robbed it of necessary growth and reputation.
XRP Price Suffers Setback
For context, the SEC filed its lawsuit against Ripple in December 2020. In its claim, it alleged that the company’s sales of XRP constituted unregistered securities offerings. Expectedly, the charges quickly impacted the XRP price amid the market reaction. 
Within days, XRP plummeted over 70%, plunging from $0.65 to $0.17 as major U.S. exchanges such as Coinbase and Kraken delisted the token and liquidity dried up. But according to All Things XRP, the truedamage was not just the immediate price crash, but the prolonged suppression that followed.
From 2021 through 2023, XRP stagnated in a tight range between $0.30 and $0.50. This period coincided with one of the most explosive bull markets in crypto history, where assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana soared to new heights. 
Years-Long Stagnation
On the other hand, XRP remained largely frozen. U.S. investors, wary of legal repercussions and limited by exchange restrictions, stayed away. As retail enthusiasm drove the broader market upward, XRP was on the sidelines, unable to benefit from the rally.
Importantly, there was a brief moment of optimism in July 2023 when Judge Analisa Torres ruled that XRP was not a security in and of itself. The market reacted swiftly, pushing the price from $0.42 to $0.9 overnight. 

Yet the SEC’s decision to appeal the ruling reintroduced uncertainty. This halted any potential upward momentum. According to All Things XRP, this back-and-forth stifled growth, exhausted retail investors, and further dampened institutional interest.

When the SEC finally dropped the case in March 2025, XRP’s price saw a modest 10% jump to $2.49. While that might seem significant, it failed to spark any major rally. For many, the market had already moved on. Other projects had captured investor attention, and XRP’s return felt more like a muted relief than a long-awaited victory.
Further Impact of the SEC Lawsuit
The analyst contends that the real loss is actually in opportunity cost. While XRP’s technology is still sound, regulatory pressure from the lawsuit capped its potential gains. Notably, analysts believe XRP might have reached substantially higher valuations without the lawsuit. 
Furthermore, All Things XRP suggested that the case eroded trust. Essentially, financial institutions hesitated, partnerships stalled, and XRP’s brand took a reputational hit that may take years to repair.
Regarding innovation, Ripple’s ambitions in cross-border payments were put on pause. Further, the legal battle consumed time and resources that the firm could have used to scale its technology and market presence. Meanwhile, competitors surged ahead, claiming market share and spotlight.
Update on the Case
Notably, the case is now on the cusp of resolution amid the new SEC leadership. Ripple agreed to a $50 million fine, down from the original $125 million, for past institutional sales. The company could receive a refund of the remaining $75 million will be refunded, but this is pending final court and SEC approval. 
Also, both Ripple and the SEC have paused their respective appeals, and in April, a federal appellate court agreed to hold the matter in abeyance. With Trump-era leadership bringing in a more crypto-friendly SEC under Chair Paul Atkins, enforcement actions have eased. This signals an imminent close to the case.
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