Despite the recent decline, XRP is expected to gain momentum by 2026.
The XRP community is experiencing a mix of skepticism and optimism.
“In the wild and unpredictable ocean of cryptocurrencies, owning an asset like XRP feels like being adrift without a lifeboat.” With this phrase, the team of analysts at the OneSafe financial platform delves into an analysis of the future of the Ripple cryptocurrency and foresees a panorama full of contradictions.
“A recently revealed structured model paints a worrying picture: an initial drop in the value of XRP followed by a vigorous recovery,” notes the report published this November 9.
This is a prediction that fits the experience experienced this week, with the price of the cryptocurrency falling to 2 dollars. A decline that moves it further and further away from the all-time high (ATH) set last July. At that time XRP exceeded $3.6.
The drop from the last ATH has been subject to several small increases throughout these months. And although the successive ups and downs They have XRP followers between joy and fearthe trend this month is heading towards a red quote. This is shown in the following graph.
“This scenario (of swings) serves as a wake-up call, urging traders to prepare emotionally for the unpredictable turns that market movements can take,” the analysts note.
Charts don’t show everything
However, OneSafe indicates that an important factor should not be left aside, which links the price of XRP with the decisions made by its issuing company: Ripple Labs.
“The future path of XRP is intrinsically intertwined with developments within the Ripple ecosystem,” the report recalls. An idea shared by analysts at the Bitget exchange. They too highlight the role which plays the company’s strategy on the price of XRP.
As CriptoNoticias has reported, most analysts agree that the future of the cryptocurrency may possibly be more positive than the technical aspects show. This contradiction with the market happens because “XRP’s fundamentals remain stronger than the charts alone suggest.” That’s exactly where Ripple’s strategy comes in.
The company has completed a major financing round of $500 million, has brought on board new heavyweights in the investment sector, and has made it clear that an IPO is not among its current plans.
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Also worth mentioning is the acquisition of Palisade, a company specialized in wallet technology and custody solutions for digital assets. The integration will allow offer a complete solution for institutions. The plan covers everything from custody to payments and treasury management.
Added to this is the expectation that exists for the launch of XRP spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
We are facing a series of decisions that, in the opinion of analysts, have generated a lively debate. An especially important discussion among those who follow closely the evolution of the price of XRP and Ripple’s strategy in the field of digital payment processing.
Recent data shows that XRP boasts a market share of 8% among cryptocurrency payment gateways. It is only surpassed by Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin.
Such a fact “underlines XRP’s reputation for fast and low-cost cross-border settlements.” A key factor for the adoption of blockchain by institutions and companies.
In this scenario, the price of XRP is expected to gain further momentum in 2026. On that date it could reach $3.50 or more. “Possibly reaching a new all-time high.” For the rest of 2025, it is most likely that the price will remain around $2. All in the midst of constant falls and recoveries.
So is XRP losing its narrative or not?
In this scenario it is worth mentioning some factors that can work against it. And that can affect the price. They have been mentioned within the community debate. Among them is a potential “loss of narrative.”
This is a series of changes in alliances (including the failed relationship with SWIFT). Something that has been seen by many as a factor against it. Something that weakens the vision of XRP as a “global bridge asset.”
Such a fact is seen as another contradiction. Despite this, “Ripple remains a key player for those who closely follow the interaction between blockchain technology and the global financial world,” says the Bitget team.
OneSafe insists on weighing all the factors, reiterating the theme of ups and downs and a future linked to the contradictions between company and market. Concludes that the long-term prospects for the price of XRP will depend largely on Ripple’s strategic decisions. All this without leaving aside the fluctuations of the macroeconomic environment.