XRP to Reclaim $3 This Year?..."Wait 2 More Years"

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Pessimistic forecasts have emerged that it will not be easy for XRP to reclaim the $3 mark this year.

Cryptocurrency media outlet NewsBTC reported on April 25 (local time) that the price of XRP is currently struggling below $1.5, continuing a tedious sideways trend. After plummeting more than 50% since the market peak in 2025, it has seen some rebound, but whether the upward trend will continue remains uncertain. Major price prediction sites are giving low odds for XRP to reach $3, a surge of over 100% from its current price, in 2026.

According to an analysis by virtual asset prediction platform Crypto Predictions, XRP is expected to show highly volatile movements for the time being. The platform projected XRP's highest price in 2026 to be $2.277. This is expected to be reached around April and would be the highest level throughout the entire year. The average price is still expected to remain below the $2 mark, which is a disappointing figure for investors hoping for a breakthrough to $3.

Another analysis platform, CoinCodex, also presented a similar trajectory. CoinCodex analyzed that XRP could rise to $2.25 by the end of 2026, an increase of approximately 57.28% from its current price. However, this falls significantly short of the $3 level that investors aspire to. It noted that while XRP might show strength with double-digit growth rates in the coming months, it lacks the momentum to break through the psychological resistance level of $3.

A long-term forecast also suggested that investors might have to wait until at least 2028 for XRP to enter the $3 era. According to CoinCodex, XRP is expected to officially break the $3 mark, reaching $3.39, only in January 2028. This implies that approximately two more years are needed from now. Throughout 2028, the price is expected to fluctuate around $3, attempting to stabilize.

The market is currently focusing on XRP's sluggish price and sideways trend, awaiting additional upward catalysts. Although short-term surge signals are weak, the inflow of institutional funds and ecosystem expansion are forming a long-term downside support. The prevailing analysis suggests that investors should manage their portfolios from a long-term perspective, keeping conservative price targets in mind until 2026.

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