Analyst: Let's Focus on $10 XRP. Here's Why

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An ongoing debate within the XRP community resurfaced after a well-known market commentator dismissed the idea that XRP could reach triple-digit prices this year. XRP closed the year in negative territory, challenging earlier optimistic expectations held by many investors

The asset approached a yearly decline of roughly 10%, marking its first full-year loss since 2022. This outcome contrasts sharply with its performance during the first half of the year, when momentum suggested potential continuation of the previous uptrend.

Community Reactions to Price Forecasts

Among various price discussions throughout the year, predictions of XRP rising above $100 gained notable attention. However, several analysts expressed doubt at the time, and these projections are now facing renewed scrutiny

Recently, content creator and community figure Mason Versluis commented on the matter, stating that forecasting XRP to reach triple digits by the end of 2025 was, in his view, an unreasonable expectation. He described it as one of the most exaggerated predictions he had encountered.

Versluis noted that even if he had heard this forecast earlier in the year, when market sentiment was more optimistic, he would have assessed it the same way. He acknowledged that XRP experienced a strong start to the year after surpassing the $3 threshold for the first time in eight years, but argued that expecting it to multiply in value dozens of times within a single year lacked a realistic basis.

According to him, community members should prioritize gradual and achievable milestones. He suggested that a move toward $10, while requiring substantial appreciation, is a more practical price objective in the short to medium term

Achieving $10 would still require XRP to rise by several hundred percent, but he believes such an increase could occur under favorable market conditions.

How the Triple-Digit Narrative Emerged

Earlier in the year, XRP began trading at around $2.07 and quickly climbed to a peak near $3.40 in January. The rapid ascent boosted confidence among holders and contributed to the spread of bullish projections. The upward movement, combined with improving regulatory progress for Ripple, encouraged some analysts to issue highly ambitious price targets.

Among those who supported the idea of XRP reaching $100 was Digital Ascension Group CEO Jake Claver, who remained confident in the possibility even after receiving pushback from other commentators

In light of differing views, fellow analyst Levi Rietveld publicly challenged Claver on the projection. Although no formal agreement was reached, the discussion drew significant attention from the community and continued as the year progressed

Despite only days remaining in the year, Claver maintained that he expected a dramatic price movement, asserting that he still believed strongly in his forecast.

The disagreement surrounding triple-digit projections highlights the divide between speculative enthusiasm and measured analysis within the crypto community. While long-term supporters remain confident in XRP’s potential growth, others emphasize the importance of setting realistic expectations and pursuing achievable milestones

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