However, the medium-term prospects are much more promising, at least as far as the price prediction on CoinCheckup is concerned. XRP is forecasted surpass the $2 price level and reach a price of $2.29 in August of 2026. This would represent a 54% increase from the current price of XRP. The forecasted XRP rally is expected to be fairly short-lived, as the coin is predicted to undergo a correction back under the $1.70 mark.
This trend continues heading into 2027, as XRP is expected to continue trading around the $1.80 price level in February 2027.
Will XRP go up?
It’s fair to say that XRP has been displaying an impressive performance in the past year, even when compared to other leading cryptocurrencies. While XRP is yet to improve upon the all-time high it set in early 2018, it came fairly close in July 2025, reaching $3.64.
An important factor that allowed XRP to approach its all-time high is the conclusion of the legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC accused XRP of being an unregistered security that Ripple issued and sold, a claim Ripple disputed.
The cloud of regulatory uncertainty hanging over XRP has naturally led to hesitation among some investors about investing in XRP. Additionally, in response to the lawsuit filed by the SEC, numerous cryptocurrency exchanges opted to delist XRP, aiming to sidestep potential regulatory complications.
Despite these challenges, the outlook for XRP might still be optimistic. Should the legal battle conclude in Ripple’s favor, it’s possible that XRP will start building up momentum in the markets.
Of course, we also have to mention fundamental developments that are improving the capabilities of the XRP Ledger.
For example, the Xahau sidechain allows developers to create smart contracts that can interact with objects and balances on the XRP Ledger. This functionality is implemented through a feature called Hooks. Thanks to Hooks, developers can write smart contracts in different programming languages, and the contracts are then compiled into WebAssembly.
In addition, many users might not know that the XRP Ledger now has an AMM (automated market maker) feature. This makes it possible for users to swap between different assets issued on the XRP Ledger, similarly to how Uniswap enables token swaps on the Ethereum blockchain.
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The bottom line
Even though you shouldn’t expect Ripple to hit $10,000, XRP could certainly still have a bright future ahead of it. For realistic price targets, the best idea is probably to take a look at the historical market capitalization of Bitcoin and consider how certain XRP price targets would compare to it.
If you want to learn more about the crypto markets, make sure to take a look at our article showcasing the best cryptos to buy now.
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