The analyst claims that the price of $2 for XRP is low, as it is still not "activated".

Although the price of XRP fluctuates above $2, a crypto analyst argues that this level is still low. Comparing the current price dynamics of XRP to its explosive growth in 2017, the analyst claims that the market has yet to recognize the full scale of the evolutionary fundamental indicators of the cryptocurrency.
The price of XRP at 2.2 dollars is still undervalued.
Pumpii, a crypto analyst at X (, formerly Twitter), firmly believes that the price of XRP is poised for a stronger rise, claiming that the target of $2.21 remains significantly undervalued. The market expert's analysis sharply compares the current market position with its historical rise in 2017.
In 2017, the altcoin surged from a low price of $0.005 to an astonishing all-time high of $3.84, marking its most historic price rally. At the peak of its development, XRP briefly surpassed the market capitalization of Ethereum, securing its position as the second-largest cryptocurrency in the world, right after Bitcoin.
During this historic rally, the price of XRP soared by an astonishing 64,000%, reflecting a monumental increase despite the lack of real use cases, institutional support, or regulatory clarity. According to Pomp, this surge was driven solely by retail FOMO (fear of missing out) when there were no stablecoins, IPOs, or financial infrastructure to support the rapid growth of cryptocurrency.
Accelerating time to today, we see that the landscape around XRP has changed significantly. Ripple Labs, a blockchain enterprise and the largest holder of XRP, has launched its stablecoin, RLUSD, which indirectly strengthens XRP's position in the digital currency space. The company has also provided leading brokerage services and regulatory clarity in the US, expanding Ripple's market reach and creating a stable environment for the growth of XRP.
Given that the IPO is reportedly in the development stage, the infrastructure supporting XRP is more reliable than ever and significantly exceeds the conditions observed in 2017. However, despite these events and milestones, the price of the altcoin has yet to return to its former all-time high and continues to trade above $2. As a result, Pumpius claims that the cryptocurrency has still not been "activated," suggesting that it has not fully realized its potential and has not experienced the expected level of growth.
Why this time could be different
Unlike in 2017, the potential of XRP is no longer based solely on hype. The Pumpius analysis estimates that if XRP repeats its historical growth of 64,000%, starting from $2.21, its price could reach $1,414.40.
Although this goal is purely speculative, the number underscores the enormous potential that could arise if institutional capital and real-world adoption combine with the momentum of retail trading. Pumpius's comments also contain a conspiracy theory, claiming that powerful, unknown entities have been working behind the scenes to suppress the growth of XRP.
According to this theory, the analyst claims that the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple was not only about compliance but also a calculated move to delay implementation and shake up the mass momentum. The main message is that the disruptive potential of XRP posed an early threat, which allegedly led to attempts to stifle its growth and prevent widespread accumulation before institutions were ready to enter the market.
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