They said it would go to $10... XRP's price remains 'range-bound' despite $1.22 billion ETF inflow

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Despite $1.22 billion in institutional funds flowing into XRP, its price remains stuck around $1.34, leading to a direct clash between optimism and skepticism surrounding the $10 forecast.

According to crypto media outlet NewsBTC on May 31 (local time), XRP investment products attracted approximately $12 million in a single day on May 29, with total net inflows reaching about $1.22 billion. NewsBTC reported that this figure represents the strongest monthly flow for XRP ETFs since 2026.

Kim Young-hoon, who claims to have the world's highest IQ, posted a prediction on X (formerly Twitter) this week that XRP would reach $5 to $10 in this cycle. Kim had predicted the day before that XRP would soon explode, and later attracted attention from the crypto community by presenting specific price targets.

The potential upside to Kim's target price is not small. For XRP to reach $5, it would need to rise approximately 2.7 times from its current level. To rise to $10, it would need to jump over 600% from the current price. NewsBTC reported that these price targets immediately sparked debate on social media.

Skepticism is also strong. Some traders pointed out that Kim's past XRP predictions have not materialized and questioned the legitimacy of his claim to possess the world's highest IQ. XRP recorded an all-time high of $3.66 in July 2025, then fell by about 67%. Reaching $10 is a target that would require almost tripling its previous all-time high.

Data shows continued institutional fund inflows. NewsBTC noted that funds have been steadily flowing into XRP-based products this year, and the cumulative ETF net inflow of $1.22 billion indicates interest from large investors. However, the spot price is still trading sideways around $1.34, making it difficult to say that ETF demand has been fully reflected in the price.

NewsBTC assessed that regulatory clarity and sustained ETF demand are more important than social media statements if XRP is to approach Kim's target price. XRP is currently trading sideways around $1.34, and future significant price movements are likely to be determined by underlying market conditions, not online predictions.

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