XRP is preparing to break through $ 30 by 2026

The digital token XRP XRP $2.85 XRP 3.17% Market capitalization $170.59 billion VOL. 24 hours $0.25 billion has been trading in a narrow range of $ 2.70−3.00 for the past two months after a sharp rise at the beginning of the year. At the same time, analyst Zach Rector predicts a significant increase in institutional investor interest due to the imminent launch of XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which, in his opinion, can significantly raise the price of the asset.

Rector refers to CME Group data, according to which the volume of trading in XRP futures has reached a four-month high. Almost 400,000 contracts were concluded with a total face value of $ 18 billion, equivalent to about 6 billion XRP, or 6% of the total supply. On this basis, he estimates that spot ETFs on XRP, which will launch in October, will be able to raise $ 10−20 billion in the first year of operation.

According to the expert, this level of demand could push the XRP rate to $ 20−30 in 2026, even under conservative scenarios. He calls short-term price fluctuations «noise» that does not change the general trend of institutional acceptance of the asset.

Despite the localized correction, the XRP community demonstrates resilience. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse noted the high interest at the event in South Korea, calling it evidence of global support for the token. An additional driver of attention will be the Ripple Swell conference in November, where new partnerships may be presented.

This year’s authorization to launch multiple cryptocurrency ETFs has expanded the lineup of institutionally traded assets, adding XRP BTC $111,491.00 Mezo Wrapped BTC 2.48% Market capitalization $39.44 million VOL. 24 hours $1.29 billion and Ethereum ETH $4,099.34 Bridged Ether (StarkGate) 3.06% Market capitalization $95.86 million VOL. 24 hours $1.29 billion to Bitcoin XRP $2.85 XRP 3.17% Market capitalization $170.59 billion VOL. 24 hours $0.25 billion , Solana SOL $206.99 Binance-Peg SOL 3.67% Market capitalization $0.23 billion VOL. 24 hours $0.53 billion and Cardano ADA $0.79 Cardano 3.60% Market capitalization $28.97 billion VOL. 24 hours $54.95 million . According to Rector, the inclusion of XRP in indices such as the Nasdaq Crypto Index is a clear signal of growing confidence from major players. He believes that the influx of capital from Wall Street could create a «supply shock» as most XRP is held by long-term investors and is not actively traded on exchanges.