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XRP Analyst Predicts Potential $20+ Price Surge by October 2025

XRP is trading near $3, struggling to maintain this level recently. An analyst predicts a potential price surge above $20 by October 17, 2025, linked to Bitcoin halving cycles.

Historical Patterns and Predictions

Bitcoin halved on July 9, 2016, reaching over $19,000 by December 18, 2017, 525 days later.
XRP followed with a peak of $3.31 shortly after Bitcoin's high in early January 2018.
The analyst suggests XRP could follow Bitcoin’s future halving pattern, potentially reaching $15-$20 by October 2025.

Challenges and Developments

In the 2020 cycle, XRP did not follow Bitcoin's growth due to legal issues and delistings.
The legal situation improved post-July 2023, with XRP not classified as a security.
Resumed US exchange listings and product innovations like RLUSD improve XRP's prospects.

Future Scenarios

Potential price scenarios: $5-$7 with modest Bitcoin growth, $10-$15 with ETF inflows, and over $20 with institutional liquidity.

Other Forecasts

Geoff Kendrick from Standard Chartered sees a possible XRP role in international finance, predicting a rise to $12.25 by 2029.
Morningstar analysts expect overall crypto market growth of about 10% annually through 2034.