Standard Chartered Sees XRP at $12.50: A 200% Price Increase Possible

The major bank Standard Chartered published its analysis of XRP on Tuesday – and caused a stir with a bullish forecast: The price of the native token of the XRP Ledger could rise to $5.50 by the end of 2025. The responsible analyst, Geoff Kendrick, is even more optimistic about the current year: A 200% increase to around $5.50 is possible by the end of the year, he wrote in a note to investors.

Long-term target: $12.50

Kendrick even believes an XRP price of $12.50 before the end of Trump’s term is realistic. According to CoinGecko, XRP is currently trading at $1.80 – after a daily loss of around 6%.

XRP as the backbone of cross-border payments

The analyst bases his forecast on XRP’s role as a technology platform for international money transfers. XRP is “uniquely positioned at the center of one of the fastest-growing application areas for digital assets,” Kendrick said. While many cryptocurrencies are primarily viewed as stores of value or speculative assets, XRP offers tangible benefits in financial infrastructure.

Ripple and Trump: New proximity to politics

Ripple Labs’ proximity to the Trump administration has raised new hopes for regulatory clarity. After the SEC, under Gary Gensler, classified XRP as a security and sued Ripple in 2020, a partial ruling in 2023 brought some relief: Sales to retail investors are therefore not considered securities transactions, which was generally seen as a victory for Ripple.

Now the tide seems to have turned. With the new leadership at the SEC under Trump, XRP-based ETFs could also be approved more easily—a milestone for institutional interest.

Strategic Acquisition: Hidden Road

On Tuesday, Ripple also announced the acquisition of prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. The company is considered one of the central hubs for institutional crypto trading – and the deal is one of the largest acquisitions in the crypto industry.

Conclusion: XRP about to make a comeback?

The signs are mounting: With political support, solid infrastructure, and strategic acquisitions, XRP could indeed be on the verge of a new rally. Standard Chartered’s forecasts certainly bring fresh optimism – now it’s up to the market to capitalize on this momentum.

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