$XRP, which spent its last few years engaged in legal battles with the SEC and the resulting weakness, experienced a major surge after November 2024.
Donald Trump’s victory in the legal battle against the SEC and his election win caused the price of $XRP to rise from $0.5 to $3.6 in a matter of months, reviving interest in $XRP.
However, a significant downward trend has been observed since October, with the $XRP price falling to around $1. Despite these declines, a US company has added $XRP to its list of altcoins to watch.
Accordingly, the American financial consulting firm The Motley Fool stated in its latest analysis that $XRP is a token worth watching in the next few years.
Company analysts offered two reasons for this, firstly pointing to the remaining regulatory hurdles facing $XRP. According to the analysts, the regulatory clarity resulting from the resolution of the SEC-Ripple case could pave the way for institutional participation, especially if supported by new frameworks such as the Clarity Act. With less legal risk, institutions may feel more comfortable using $XRP for cross-border payments, which could increase adoption by 2027.
Secondly, it showed Ripple’s continued expansion in the payment system. According to the company, Ripple is now building a broader financial ecosystem instead of focusing solely on fast transactions. This could expand institutional access to $XRP.
Pressure on $XRP Price May Continue!
The Motley Fool analysts recently offered a general assessment of the $XRP price. According to their findings, they predict that the $XRP price will remain under pressure for the remainder of 2026.
However, analysts say this slow movement might not actually be a sign of weakness, but rather a preparatory phase. At this point, analysts suggest that the weakness in $XRP could create an opportunity for investors before 2027. They believe that despite $XRP’s value dropping by up to 60% in the last year, its long-term upside potential has not been completely eliminated.
*This is not investment advice.