Ripple (XRP) suffered the biggest price drop in its history on Friday: within a few hours, the currency lost more than 55 percent of its value. The immediate cause was an unexpected 100 percent import tax on Chinese products by Donald Trump. Yet ChatGPT sees opportunities for recovery towards the end of 2025.
XRP price drops to low due to trading chaos
When Trump threatened additional tariffs via social media at 5 p.m., XRP already fell from 2.82 to 2.66 dollars. But the real carnage came at 11pm when the import decision was officially announced. In 20 minutes, XRP plunged to a low of $1.25. The lowest level since November 2024.
According to CoinGlass, more than $19 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated worldwide, of which $16.7 billion came from long trades. That made this day the heaviest liquidation wave in the history of the crypto market.
AI predicts: XRP could surpass $5 by the end of 2025
Despite the recent crash, ChatGPT’s AI model remains optimistic about the future of Ripple (XRP). According to the analysis, several scenarios are possible in which the currency trades significantly higher towards the end of 2025.
In the base scenario, in which interest rates gradually decline and Ripple continues to expand its network, the price is expected to remain stable between $2.40 and $4.00. On the other hand, if a spot ETF is approved, geopolitical calm is maintained and monetary policy eases further, XRP could even rise to between $5 and $7, according to the AI ​​model.
However, a less favorable scenario – with, for example, rejected ETF applications or new economic shocks – could lead to a pullback towards $1.80 to $2.50.
What drives XRP towards the end of the year?
The AI ​​model identifies four main themes:
- Macroeconomics: Federal Reserve interest rate cuts support crypto, but geopolitical tensions such as the new trade war are weighing on sentiment.
- Regulation: The XRP lawsuit has been concluded, providing legal clarity. A spot ETF is likely to be assessed around November. MiCA legislation has been in force in Europe since the end of 2024, which makes adoption easier.
- Usage and Adoption: Ripple’s XRPL Network is seeing growth in payments and institutional partnerships. The launch of the RLUSD stablecoin and a possible US banking license reinforce the fundamental story.
- Technical levels: The XRP price moves between $2.75 and $3.60. A breakout above $3.60 could provide room for the bull scenario. On the other hand, falling below $2.75 could lead to more selling pressure.
What is certain: with the possible ETF decisions in November and increasing macro uncertainties, Q4 will be crucial for the future of XRP.
Source: https://newsbit.nl/ai-voorspelt-xrp-koers-kan-eind-2025-boven-de-5-dollar-uitkomen/
