On January 16, the XRP price reached its yearly high of $3.38, which attracted the attention of crypto enthusiasts. Many are speculating that the approval of the XRP spot ETF by the US regulator could be a powerful catalyst for further growth in the value of this asset.
According to ChatGPT, if the ETF is approved, XRP could rise in price to $5-$10, which is a moderate scenario. However, a more optimistic forecast includes the possibility of an increase in the rate to $50 or even $100. This option is possible provided that there is a significant increase in interest from investors and an increase in capital flows into crypto funds.
In a bull market, the XRP rate can reach the $10-$50 range, and under speculative expectations and favorable conditions, it can exceed these levels. The projected rise to $30 also depends on increased demand from institutional investors such as asset managers and pension funds, as well as the popularization of the XRP Ledger in the field of cross-border payments.
An alternative analysis from xAI's Grok chatbot shows that the minimum target for XRP is $5, based on the analogy of Bitcoin's rise after the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024. In an optimistic scenario, Grok predicts a range of $10-$15, which is also associated with increased activity from institutional players.
Traditional financial analysts give similar forecasts. JPMorgan believes that the approval of spot XRP ETFs could raise the token's value to $5-$8. In turn, popular analyst TheCrypticWolf suggests that the price could reach $10-$16.
Currently, several investment firms, including Bitwise, Canary Capital, 21Shares, and WisdomTree, have applied to create XRP spot ETFs. These funds are likely to be approved this year, which could be an important moment for the future development of XRP.