Is XRP about to 'moon'? Standard Chartered bets big on the strong surge of Ripple's token


Global investment bank Standard Chartered has made a bold forecast: XRP – the native token of the XRP Ledger network – could rise by up to 200% before the end of 2025, and even reach $12.50 before President Trump's term ends.


📈 Strong price forecast from a major bank


In a recently published report, Geoff Kendrick, a digital asset researcher at #StandardChartered , stated that XRP's price could reach $5.50 by the end of 2025, nearly a 200% increase from the current level (around $1.80 according to data from CoinGecko).


In the long term, the $12.50 mark could be achievable if favorable macro conditions continue until President Trump leaves office. This is an ambitious forecast, especially as XRP is still affected by the general volatility of the cryptocurrency market.


🚀 Why is XRP expected to 'break through'?


Standard Chartered believes that $XRP is uniquely positioned to benefit from the strong growth wave of digital asset applications, particularly in the fields of cross-border payments and digital currency exchange – a rapidly growing market worth trillions of USD each year.


Geoff Kendrick emphasizes:



"We believe that XRP's price increase could be equivalent to Bitcoin in terms of real value."



🔍 Close relationship with Ripple and the Trump administration


XRP is a token created by the founders of Ripple Labs, a fintech company focused on fast and low-cost international payment solutions. However, Ripple has faced significant legal challenges under the Biden administration, particularly the SEC lawsuit in 2020 alleging the sale of unregistered securities through XRP.


However, a significant ruling in 2023 from a federal court determined that XRP transactions with retail investors do not constitute securities, giving Ripple a considerable advantage over the SEC. Since then, the company appears to have built a more positive relationship with the $TRUMP administration, paving the way for many XRP-related ETFs to be approved under the new, more crypto-friendly leadership at the SEC.


💥 Billion-dollar deal strengthens position


Not only stopping at expectations, #Ripple just announced the acquisition of the brokerage firm Hidden Road for up to $1.25 billion. This is one of the largest deals in the crypto industry to date, showing that Ripple is accelerating its ecosystem expansion and preparing for a new explosive phase.


📊 Price history and outlook



  • XRP's historical peak is $3.40 in 2018.



  • In January 2025, just before President Trump's inauguration, XRP nearly reached this mark, hitting $3.38, but then slightly adjusted.



  • If it reaches $5.50 as Standard Chartered predicts, XRP will officially surpass its previous all-time high and set a new record.



  • In an extremely optimistic scenario, the $12.50 mark would represent an increase of nearly 600% from the current level, making XRP one of the fastest-growing digital assets in the new bull run cycle.





🧠 Conclusion


The forecast from Standard Chartered has sparked a new wave of interest in XRP, especially as legal factors are gradually becoming clearer, the relationship with the Trump administration is improving, and Ripple is continuously expanding.


However, like all cryptocurrency assets, XRP still carries significant risk regarding price and market volatility. Investors should closely monitor policy developments, the SEC situation, and Ripple's next steps to make informed decisions.



⚠️ Risk Warning: The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile and not suitable for everyone. The content of this article is not investment advice. You should conduct your own research or consult with an expert before making any decisions. #anhbacong