thecryptobasic.com
Alex Cobb, a well-known XRP commentator, has suggested that double-digit price levels for XRP are no longer a meme or a far-fetched idea.
Instead, they have become a matter of firm conviction regarding their potential reality. XRP is currently trading above $3 and gaining momentum. About a year ago, it was trading below $1, specifically around $0.50. Then, calls for $10 or higher were often dismissed as fantasy or overly optimistic.
However, with recent price action, the idea of XRP entering the double-digit price range is gaining traction among traders, analysts, and long-term holders, especially with major catalysts aligning.
Specifically, he cited that the SEC lawsuit has been resolved, XRP has been clarified as a digital asset rather than a security, and spot XRP ETF approvals are looking increasingly likely, with over 11 filings already submitted.
Moreover, Ripple has applied for a U.S. banking license, which could dramatically boost institutional trust and visibility for XRP. According to Liu, these developments are “not hopium,” but tangible signs that XRP is now operating within a supportive regulatory framework.
Market Structure and Momentum Are Supporting the Case
In addition, market dynamics are playing a role as well. Retail interest in XRP has spiked to the point of surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum in global search volume.
Liu noted that XRP is now the most-watched coin in the space, and its XRP/BTC ratio is beginning to rebound.
He initially forecasted a $5 XRP by August 2025, but explained that if Bitcoin reaches $140,000, a $10 price target for XRP is within reach. At that valuation, XRP would match the market caps of companies like Tencent and Netflix.
Still a Stretch, But No Longer a Joke
Notably, XRP only needs a 190% surge from today’s price of $3.45 to hit $10. For context, during its price run last November, the coin surged by nearly 600% in just 12 weeks.
Given that kind of explosive growth in a short time frame, many now see the journey toward double digits as increasingly plausible. Some analysts have even floated $20, $50, and $100 as potential peak prices for XRP this cycle.
While critics warn of inflated expectations, Cobb, Liu, and other influencers agree that $10 is no longer outlandish.
Essentially, what was considered a “meme price” last year is now supported by a combination of institutional adoption, ETF momentum, and Ripple’s strategic initiatives.