Should I buy XRP now? ...The reality of the $5 and $7 scenarios

▲ Ripple (XRP)

Amid market uncertainty, there are predictions that XRP (Ripple) could rise to $5, $7, and even $11 in the long term, drawing attention to whether it is currently in a low-price buying zone.

According to cryptocurrency media outlet Watcher.Guru on April 15 (local time), XRP has recently experienced increased volatility due to price pressure amidst geopolitical tensions, such as the conflict between the US and Iran. With Bitcoin and Ethereum also showing weakness, overall investor sentiment in the market has contracted, and XRP continues to see limited upward momentum.

However, some market interpretations suggest that this bearish trend could actually be a prelude to a rebound. While the widespread fear, uncertainty, and doubt in the market have recently intensified, weakening investor confidence, analysis of past cases shows that a rebound rally often follows such phases.

In terms of fundamental aspects, the expansion of XRP's real-world use cases is positively evaluated. Major Japanese banks have confirmed that XRP-based payment systems are approximately 60% cheaper than SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) and allow transfers within 4 seconds. This efficiency is cited as a key competitive advantage for XRP to establish itself as a global payment infrastructure.

Long-term price forecasts also present an upward scenario. The analysis platform CoinCodex predicts that XRP could rise to $1.64 by the end of 2026, $5.30 by 2030, $7.99 by 2040, and $13.19 by 2050. This represents potential increases of 19.27%, 285.61%, 481.85%, and 860.08% respectively from the current price.

However, given the extremely high volatility inherent in the cryptocurrency market, it is also pointed out that the approach should be based on structural growth potential rather than short-term price movements. The current period is seen as a time when uncertainty is suppressing prices, but also as a phase where a significant rebound can be expected in the future.

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