Analysts at Watcher Guru, a US-based cryptocurrency and whale tracking platform, say that due to changing market conditions, it seems unlikely that $XRP will repeat its 500% surge.
As is known, $XRP experienced one of the most remarkable price increases in the market in 2024. Trading at around $0.50 in July 2024, $XRP rose to approximately $2.40 by the end of the year, gaining nearly 500% in value in six months.
This strong performance has generated significant profits for investors, making $XRP one of the key altcoins in the market once again.
At that time, Bitcoin also surpassed $100,000 for the first time, boosting the cryptocurrency market in general, including $XRP. Analysts at this point noted that this rise in $XRP and the market was largely driven by expectations of US President Donald Trump’s re-election and moderate policies supporting cryptocurrencies.
However, analysts argue that current conditions are very different from those supporting the 2024 rally. Global economic uncertainties, geopolitical risks stemming from US-Iran tensions, and a more cautious approach from investors are among the factors limiting optimism in the crypto market.
It is also argued that global capital is now concentrated in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, which is causing other asset classes, such as cryptocurrencies, to underperform.
In conclusion, analysts argue that while a 500% increase in $XRP by the end of 2026 is theoretically possible, the 2024 surge may be behind us due to changing market conditions. They believe that the gloomy market sentiment makes a repeat of the 2024 surge in 2026 highly unlikely.
*This is not investment advice.