Researcher Explains How XRP Could Surge to $5–$15 in Short Term and $20–$75 in Long Term
Date:
May 16, 2025
Written By:
Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
Cunningham believes XRP could reach $5 to $15 in the short term and climb to $20 to $30 or higher over the long term. Supporting these claims are real-world utility, institutional demand, and regulatory progress.
Notably, the chief factor influencing his forecast is the potential supply pressure that Hidden Road’s use of the XRP Ledger could exert on the token’s availability.
Hidden Road Could Lock Up Billions in XRP Liquidity
In April, Ripple acquired the global multi-asset prime brokerage Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. The firm handles $10 billion in daily trading volume, which, according to XRP community commentators, could significantly boost demand for the coin.
Cunningham suggests that if just 30% of Hidden Road’s daily transactions were settled on the XRP Ledger, about $3 billion per day or $1.5 trillion annually, substantial XRP liquidity would be required.
He estimates this could lock up around 2.7 billion XRP, or 5% of the circulating supply, thereby reducing available tokens and creating upward price pressure. According to his forecast, this dynamic alone may push XRP’s price to $5–$15 in the near term. In the long run, he sees $20–$30 or more as a realistic target.
ETFs and CME Futures Set to Attract Global Institutional Demand
Cunningham further strengthened his forecast by highlighting the expanding institutional access to XRP. He pointed to 11 XRP ETF applications currently filed with the U.S. SEC, as well as the upcoming launch of CME Group’s XRP futures on May 19, 2025.
Already, products like the Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF reached $35 million in AUM just days after launch. This is evidence of strong early demand, according to Cunningham. With CME futures offering regulated access, hedge funds, asset managers, and banks can gain exposure to XRP in a compliant environment.
