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Discussion around a possible Ripple IPO in 2026 and potential impact on the XRP price has picked up after Investing Visuals ranked major private companies by estimated valuation.
Projected Ripple IPO at $50B
Meanwhile, Revolut holds an estimated valuation of $90

Crypto founder Jake Claver acknowledges his failed $100 XRP prediction for 2025 but emphasizes his ongoing belief in XRP's potential due to behind-the-scenes adoption and regulatory clarity. He argues that real value will manifest when adoption becomes widely recognized.

Cardano (ADA) is facing a bearish trend, currently trading at $0.3388 after a 3.2% decline. Despite increased trading volume, long positions are under pressure as liquidation data reveals significant losses. Key resistance at $0.3968 must be broken for a potential reversal.

Ethereum is currently trading at $2,974, showing no significant change recently as it consolidates between $2,959 and $3,012. Despite a slight increase over the past week, it faces resistance near $3,000 and needs to maintain support at $2,963 to avoid a pullback.

A crypto analyst has rebutted claims that Ripple uses XRP as a cash machine to build a conventional fintech empire.
“Critics Misread Ripple’s Strategy”
Notably, these accusations typically resurface whenever Ripple announces new acquisitions, such as Hidden Road (now Ripple Prime) and Rail. Criti

Solana (SOL) is experiencing short-term upward momentum, currently priced at $126.16. A breakthrough above $129 could signal further gains, but holding key support at $118.12 is critical to maintain this trend amid cautious market sentiment.

While XRP struggles to regain the $2 leve amid market weakness, many commentators are looking beyond current prices
Confidence remains high within the XRP community that the current price does not reflect the scale of what is being built around the asset.
Price Weakness Fails to Shake XRP

The essay discusses XRP's historical price behavior, particularly its pattern of explosive rallies following retests of the 21 EMA. Market commentator JD notes a recent retest amid a downtrend, drawing parallels to past surges, suggesting potential for significant price increases.

Finance commentator and XRP supporter John Squire says that people who hold XRP for a long time may one day lose track of how much their investment is worth.
While XRP remains under $2 today, Squire wrote on X that XRP holders may reach a point where they no longer know their exact wealth because t

Charles Hoskinson predicts the global crypto market could reach $10 trillion, benefiting altcoins like XRP. He anticipates user adoption will rise to 2 billion, with tokenization driving growth. XRP's market cap could significantly increase, leading to a potential price surge.

Crypto commentator and investor Martyn Lucas has rejected claims that XRP could rise to $1,000, insisting that such predictions do not add up.
In a recent post on X, Lucas called attention to claims circulating online that holding 1,000 XRP could soon make someone a millionaire. He said these claim

Analyst Zach Rector criticized Digital Ascension Group CEO Jake Claver for his claim that XRP could reach $100 by year's end. With XRP trading below $2, Rector doubts the prediction's validity, urging realistic expectations in the crypto space amidst increasing backlash against Claver's bold projections.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has shed new light on the extensive cross-chain collaboration behind Midnight’s Glacier Drop, highlighting his direct engagement with Ripple’s CTO.
NIGHT, the native token of Cardano’s privacy sidechain Midnight, has emerged as one of the most talked-about tokens t

A recent analysis from Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone shows Bitcoin has now lost its volatility premium against silver without breaking below its long-term support.
Notably, Bitcoin has remained under selling pressure since reaching its all-time high of $126,000 in early October 2025. From

Russia is preparing to significantly tighten its response to illegal Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining.
Specifically, new proposals from the Ministry of Justice would introduce severe criminal penalties for unauthorized mining, including steep fines, forced labor, and prison sentences.
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Analyst and XRP YouTuber Zach Rector has shared his wishlist for XRP in 2026, predicting an exciting year
He focuses on practical improvements that could make XRP more useful and valuable. While price growth is expected in the long term, Rector says he is more interested in real-world use and