XRP’s current “max pain” sits near $2.95 for longs and $3.387 for shorts, meaning leveraged positions could face roughly $11.35M (longs) or $17.9M (shorts) in liquidations within a ~13% band
Forbes contributor Zennon Kapron has outlined what the next five years could look like for XRP, following the resolution of its legal battle with the SEC. In August 2025, the SEC and Ripple dismissed their appeals, leaving intact the 2023 ruling that sales of XRP on public exchanges are not securities. This outcome has lifted a major barrier to institutional adoption. It allows XRP to reassert itself as one of the leading cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.XRP’s Current Market PositionCurrently, XRP is trading at $3, with a market cap of around $179 billion, ranking it among the top three digital assets. Daily trading volume regularly surpasses $6 billion, while improved liquidity metrics make it more viable for larger institutional orders.Its price now hovers close to levels last seen during the 2017–2018 bull cycle amid renewed investor confidence in the token.Utility and Adoption OutlookThe Forbes article noted that XRP’s next phase will be determined by its use in payments beyond speculation. It cited an estimate of over $5 by Finder as XRP price by 2030, but most would suggest this is a bearish outlook especially considering XRP's drivers identified by the Forbes report. For one, the XRP Ledger, optimized for low-cost and fast settlement, added an automated market maker (AMM) in 2024 to deepen liquidity. According to XRPScan data, AMMs have accumulated over 11.7 million XRP tokens across 22,035 active pools.Meanwhile, Forbes noted that Ripple Payments (formerly RippleNet) now covers more than 90 markets and supports settlements in fiat currencies, stablecoins, and XRP. Corridors like Japan–Philippines and Africa’s Onafriq are already leveraging XRP. As a result, broader adoption could be driven by cost-cutting in remittances, which exceeded $685 billion globally in 2024, with average fees around 6%.Institutional Demand and ETFsThe report also noted that Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, custodied by BNY, is aimed at attracting institutions. They have the flexibility to route some transactions through XRP when it proves more efficient.Further, other avenues to generate demand for XRP include ETFs. The report highlighted that multiple filings for U.S. spot XRP ETFs could unlock a new demand channel, similar to what happened with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.Forbes’ Five-Year Outlook for XRPAccording to the analysis, XRP’s upside lies in its newfound legal clarity, expanding payment corridors, and growing liquidity. These factors make it more attractive for payments and investment products.However, competition from stablecoins, central bank digital currencies, and upgrades to existing systems like SWIFT could limit adoption.Regarding XRP's five-year outlook, Forbes cited a Finder expert panel in July 2025, which predicted that XRP would trade at $2.80 by year-end and $5.25 by 2030.It said whether XRP realizes that trajectory depends largely on how much of Ripple’s payment flows pass through XRP rather than fiat or stablecoins.Meanwhile, other industry publications have also issued XRP price forecasts for 2030, most of which are optimistic. Bitwise, for example, expects XRP to trade at $29 by 2030. Telgaon predicts $48, while Changelly forecasts $23. Meanwhile, prominent voices in the XRP community have set much higher targets, such as $100 and beyond.Forbes concludes that with legal uncertainty resolved, XRP has a stronger footing. Yet, its long-term role will depend on adoption in real-world corridors and institutional access through capital markets.
Metaplanet, a Japan-based and publicly traded company, has announced a new strategy that will attract attention in the cryptocurrency markets. Japanese Company Metaplanet Prepares to Acquire Bitcoin with $881 Million in Share Issuance The company plans to raise 130.334 billion yen (about $881 million) through an international stock offering. The majority of the funds will be directed toward direct Bitcoin investments. According to the company's statement, 123.818 billion yen ($837 million) of the capital to be collected will be used for Bitcoin acquisitions between September and October 2025. The remaining 6.516 billion yen ($44 million) will be allocated to the development of Bitcoin-focused financial operations. Metaplanet is one of the Asian companies that has been making headlines recently for its aggressive Bitcoin strategy. The company currently holds 18,991 Bitcoins. The total value of these assets is estimated at approximately 314.6 billion yen as of August 25, 2025. Experts interpret Metaplanet's move as part of a growing trend toward Bitcoin being favored by institutional treasuries. The adoption of this strategy, particularly one pioneered by MicroStrategy, in Japan could boost institutional investor interest in the region. Company officials emphasize that the new investments are made within the scope of a long-term strategy and that Metaplanet aims to position Bitcoin as a “core reserve asset” on its balance sheet. This development is seen as a new milestone in the global institutional adoption of Bitcoin. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Bitcoin-supporting company Metaplanet is preparing to buy Bitcoin with a new stock issuance program! Here are the details
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Crypto analyst StephIsCrypto has published a brief but pointed update on XRP, describing what he sees as “The final wave for #XRP” and adding the directive to “Prepare accordingly!” The post , shared on X, was accompanied by a chart projection that outlined a sharp rise in XRP’s value followed by a multi-year decline. The final wave for #XRP Prepare accordingly! pic.twitter.com/eOAww7AWyM — STEPH IS CRYPTO (@Steph_iscrypto) August 26, 2025 The XRP Chart Outlook The attached chart was derived from OKX’s weekly XRP/USDT frame, extending from mid-2024 through 2027. It included vertical green bands marking a highlighted period in late 2025, with the date October 27, 2025, displayed at the bottom. A white line was sketched across the price area to visualize the analyst’s forecast. According to the illustration, XRP is expected to climb aggressively into the highlighted period, peaking around late October 2025. The hand-drawn curve showed the peak occurring in the low-to-mid double digits, after which the projection turned decisively lower. The downward path extended through 2026 and into 2027, with the implied price eventually returning close to the lower end of the scale, suggesting a significant retracement following the anticipated top. StephIsCrypto did not provide further explanation or a breakdown of catalysts in the post itself. The phrasing of “final wave” and the emphasis on preparation positions the update as a warning, while the chart supplies the visual representation of the scenario. Without detailed targets or technical reasoning attached, the forecast remains directional in nature rather than prescriptive, focusing on the idea of one last strong rally followed by a long-term decline. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Community Responses The post drew mixed responses. One user, DeadMoreThanU, dismissed the concept of a “final wave,” arguing that XRP and the XRPL will continue to build momentum across global markets. Lucy responded by saying she was already committed regardless of whether the move turns out to be the final stage or not. RenderDamo criticized the prospect of a $20 price target, calling it unrealistic and suggesting XRP would be fortunate to reach $7 at the top . Tony Blom countered by saying traditional cycle patterns no longer apply, claiming that future movements will be shaped by utility, institutional adoption, and ETF involvement, with speculation playing a smaller role than in previous years. The post offers a stark scenario for XRP holders, highlighting late 2025 as a decisive time before a multi-year decline. While the specifics remain undefined, the projection itself conveys a cautious stance, urging market participants to be prepared for what the analyst believes could be XRP’s most significant and possibly last major cycle rally. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Analyst to XRP Holders: The Final Wave Is Here. Prepare Accordingly appeared first on Times Tabloid .
The current sideways price development surrounding XRP offers a rare buying opportunity, and a notable pundit reveals he is not taking it for granted. For context, XRP reclaimed $3 on Tuesday, posting its first green candle in four days. This temporary setback follows a broader market trend, spurred by macroeconomic headwinds and profit-taking crypto whales.Nonetheless, the brief decline to $2.82 two days ago presented a good opportunity, one that XRP enthusiasts claimed was another chance to buy at a low price. The sentiment springs from a growing belief that XRP will launch into uncharted territories in the near term.Dips Are for Buying More XRP: PunditContent creator DustyBC Crypto shares this sentiment, advocating for buying the XRP dip in his recent post . He disclosed that he is already taking this approach and is stacking the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap at this price discount “like there is no tomorrow.”Fueling this sentiment is his belief that the current XRP trend between $2 and $3 shares a similarity with the token’s price between $0.45 and $0.55. Notably, XRP has fluctuated between $2 and $3 for the greater part of the last nine months, and the enthusiast believes it is the new $0.45 to $0.55.The comparison suggests that XRP will break out of its current range, as it did after consolidating between $0.45 and $0.55 for years, to target higher prices. Remarkably, XRP surged 500% from $0.50 in November 2024 to $3.40 in January, when it broke out of the range, and a similar rally would likely take XRP to double digits.Meanwhile, DustyBC insinuated that the rally would happen in no time, adding that he cannot wait for the next XRP uptrend to start. This also aligns with the strengthening conviction within the XRP community that XRP’s bull cycle is not over yet.Aligning Views on The XRP DipInterestingly, several other analysts share DustyBC Crypto's view that the XRP dip is a rare opportunity. Alex Cobb recently called the XRP drop below $3 unreal , insisting that it is a “psyop to try and steal your coins.”The analyst further urged XRP holders not to sell “the greatest investment of all time” to prominent institutions like BlackRock. He also predicted a rebound to $3.60 before the end of August.Meanwhile, Coach JV called acquiring XRP below $3 a massive blessing . He emphasized that it is during market uncertainties that real investors create generational wealth. Specifically, they buy the fears and reap the reward for their resilience when the market rebounds.Moreover, a recent report has highlighted the benefits of buying during uncertain times and holding XRP on a long-term basis. The analysis reveals that those who bought and still hold their XRP over the past year have seen their portfolio grow by 5.168 times, representing an increase of over 410%.
The Unicoin SEC lawsuit accuses the crypto firm of overstating asset backing and misleading investors; Unicoin says it will file a motion to dismiss, arguing the complaint mischaracterizes contractual commitments