TheCryptoBasic shared a bold prediction from Alex Cobb, a prominent figure in the XRP community and also a market analyst. According to Cobb, "The XRP Season has begun" and he believes that the price of XRP is clearly on track to reach $4.35 by the end of July 2025.
This prediction comes right after XRP surpassed the $2 mark for the first time this month and surged above $2.30 for the first time in nearly three months. XRP continues this growth trend by hitting the $2.40 mark, a price not seen since May.
Cobb's full statement, posted on X and reported by TheCryptoBasic, paints an optimistic picture of XRP's short-term potential. He claims that the XRP season officially began on July 9 and expects the bullish trend to continue throughout the month. He predicts that the price of XRP will rise to $4.35 before the month ends.
At the time he made this prediction, XRP was trading at $2.42. This means it will need to increase by about 79% in the coming weeks to reach Cobb's target. Although this is a significant leap, Cobb believes that the upward momentum has begun, especially as Bitcoin also reached a new all-time high above $112,000.
Why Ripple's Price Outperforms the Market
TheCryptoBasic explains that this XRP price surge is not solely based on the overall growth momentum of the cryptocurrency market. Ripple itself has also made waves with major partnerships and an increasing presence of institutions. One of the biggest moves is the new partnership between Ripple and BNY Mellon, the oldest bank in the United States.
Furthermore, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently spoke before Congress, which has helped attract additional attention and confidence in the project. These events have created strong momentum, pushing the price of XRP higher, even faster than most altcoins.
Currently, XRP is the second-highest gaining coin among the top 10 cryptocurrencies and ranks fourth among the top 20 cryptocurrencies. This performance further reinforces Cobb's view that XRP is now entering a new growth phase.
This Is Not the First Prediction of XRP Price at $4
Although Cobb's prediction is receiving a lot of attention, he is not the first analyst to predict a $4 price for XRP. Earlier this year, Velo Maxi predicted that XRP could reach $4 after reclaiming the $3 mark. He believes that XRP will bounce from the $2 level and use $3 as a launch pad to reach higher levels in February. That prediction did not materialize, but it shows the strong belief of some analysts in Ripple's potential from that time.
Now, as XRP rises again and outperforms the rest of the market, Cobb has provided a more specific timeline and renewed confidence. He even admitted in a recent post that he regrets not buying more XRP when it was at $0.50.
The current Ripple price surge is driven by both market momentum and actual developments within the XRP ecosystem. Alex Cobb's prediction of an XRP price of $4.35 by the end of July seems somewhat ambitious, but with the current pace and increasing activity from institutions, this cannot be ruled out. $XRP