Jake Claver: XRP could rise to $ 1000 this year

XRP could reach $ 1,000 by the end of 2026, provided that it is fully institutionalized and has a clear regulatory framework in key jurisdictions, including the United States. This estimate was voiced by Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, in an interview on Paul Barron’s podcast on February 27.

According to Claver, the price of the token could reach «three or four figures,» which would mean a market capitalization of about $ 60 trillion with 57−60 billion coins in circulation. He emphasized that the main catalyst will be the massive use of XRP by banks and institutional investors, in particular through spot ETFs and Digital Asset Treasuries.

The key factor for banks is stability. Claver noted that the high market capitalization of the token will reduce volatility and make it suitable for financial institutions that are not ready to work with assets that fluctuate sharply in price.

Regulatory clarity in the United States has already received an important boost: after the end of the trial, the SEC officially recognized that XRP is not a security. This paves the way for the use of Ripple products, including Ripple Prime (formerly Hidden Road), in the banking sector.

Among the potential users, Claver named BNY Mellon, Fidelity, Citi, Franklin Templeton, and JPMorgan. If these institutions do indeed integrate XRP into their operations, the token could gain unprecedented scale and reach a level that seems unlikely today.