XRP's price has been a topic of discussion among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors. The token's value has fallen significantly since its 2025 high, leading to speculation about its potential to reach $100.
Ripple's CTO Emeritus, David Schwartz, weighed in on the matter, suggesting that if investors genuinely believed XRP could hit $100, they wouldn't be selling at the current price of $1.40. He argued that the market is not reflecting a genuine belief in XRP reaching $100.
Despite his skepticism, Schwartz did acknowledge that XRP's price has surged by over 60,000% before and that it's possible for it to reach $100 again. However, he emphasized that this would require significant catalysts, such as spot ETF inflows or banks settling directly in XRP.
Some analysts predict XRP could reach $100 by the mid-2030s, assuming Ripple's technology becomes deeply embedded in global finance. Others are more conservative in their forecasts, with Standard Chartered predicting a price of $2.80 by the end of 2026 and $28 by 2030.