Coach JV is certain: 2026 will be a great year for Ripple (XRP). According to the well-known crypto analyst, it is already clear that this will be the year in which everything comes together. And he’s not the only one who thinks this way. After a disappointing 2025, more and more investors are setting their sights on what could be a defining moment for XRP.
XRP struggles in 2025
XRP had a difficult year. The price is currently around $1.85, about twenty percent lower than a month ago. Last July, XRP peaked above $3.60. Since then the value has halved.
And that hurts, especially for those who had hoped for an all-time high. Spot ETFs, clearer regulations, collaboration with major parties… it seemed like the prelude to something big. But the explosion didn’t happen.
Yet more and more analysts say: this had to happen. The expectations were too high. There was too much hype, not enough real adoption. And that is precisely why 2026 could change everything.
Great expectations for 2026
According to financial platform 24/7 Wall St., analysts and investors are now looking to 2026 with great anticipation. Then several long-awaited developments could finally become reality.
A key catalyst: RLUSD, Ripple’s own stablecoin, which is being rolled out in Japan together with SBI. Because Japan has clear crypto rules, banks can integrate there more quickly. And that can indirectly drive demand for XRP.
Because even though RLUSD itself is not an XRP token, it does run in Ripple’s payment network. And as that grows, XRP grows with it.
Price patterns give hope
What is also striking: XRP has historically rarely closed two years in a row with a loss. The currency also managed to recover in the disaster scenario of 2022. If that pattern continues, 2026 could be the year of the comeback.
ETFs are quietly attracting billions
Although XRP ETFs have not yet caused a price rally, money is flowing in. The counter now stands at more than 1 billion dollars in inflow. According to Teucrium CEO Sal Gilbertie, this is just the beginning. He recalls JPMorgan’s forecast, which expected an inflow of between 6 and 8 billion in the first year.
Gilbertie also points to the Clarity Act, which may be passed in 2026. That law would officially give XRP the green light for institutional use.
What can the XRP price do in 2026?
The predictions for the XRP price in 2026 vary considerably. Some analysts expect a cautious increase to between $2.30 and $3.30. Others are more optimistic and aim for a price of $4.50 or even higher.
Then there are the real bulls, who continue to believe in the magical limit of 10 to 15 dollars. To achieve this, XRP must perform better than Bitcoin (BTC). That has happened in previous cycles, but certainly not a guarantee.
Yet the feeling remains that 2025 was not so much a failure, but rather a year of rebuilding. The hype is gone, expectations are more realistic and the foundation is there. Exactly what may be needed for a breakthrough in 2026.
Source: https://newsbit.nl/crypto-analist-weet-het-zeker-2026-wordt-het-jaar-van-ripple-xrp/
