XRP News Today: XRP Forecasted 149,900% Surge by Analyst The5Blairs

An analyst known as The5Blairs has recently shared an ambitious forecast for the cryptocurrency XRP, suggesting that its value could surge by 149,900%. This projection is based on the potential for XRP to support a massive increase in annual transactional volume, driven by new partnerships and institutional adoption.

According to The5Blairs, XRP currently facilitates around $1.3 trillion in yearly transaction value, with a circulating supply of about 60 billion coins and a transaction velocity of 10. He estimates that with further expansion, XRP could potentially support between $100 trillion and $2 quadrillion in annual transactional volume. Based on this assumption, and using proportional valuation metrics, he estimates that XRP’s price would need to increase more than 1,500-fold from $2.20 to approximately $3,380 to handle that level of utility.

Currently, XRP is trading around $2.98, making 10,000 units worth roughly $29,800. Based on The5Blairs’ forecast, an investor holding this amount could see their investment grow dramatically if such projections are realized. Similarly, smaller holdings would still yield considerable returns, for example, 1,000 XRP could translate to $3.38 million, while 50,000 XRP might be valued at over $169 million in this scenario.

Edoardo Farina, founder of Alpha Lions Academy, has consistently advocated for long-term holding, urging investors to maintain at least 10,000 XRP. He emphasizes the importance of patience, noting that the asset’s potential could reward disciplined holders significantly over time.

Several factors underpin this price outlook. A significant one is Ripple’s extensive network of business relationships, many of which are formalized through non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). During Ripple’s legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it was revealed that the company had signed more than 1,700 NDAs since 2013 with a variety of banks, financial service providers, and technology firms. These partnerships suggest broader institutional interest that could translate into future adoption of the XRP Ledger.

Ripple’s growing involvement in the cross-border payments sector is another catalyst. In a statement from June 2025, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse noted that the XRP Ledger could eventually support up to 14% of SWIFT’s global transaction volume. Given that SWIFT processes an estimated $150 trillion annually, XRP could potentially account for $21 trillion in payment flow within the next five years if that target is achieved.

The5Blairs also emphasized the opportunity for XRP to play a role in the global derivatives and foreign exchange markets. With the notional value of global derivatives estimated at over $1 quadrillion, capturing even a small fraction could generate substantial demand for the token. Nonetheless, it remains uncertain how much of this market XRP can realistically absorb.

Ripple’s increasing presence in major financial infrastructure further reinforces optimism around XRP. Earlier in 2025, Ripple’s subsidiary, Hidden Road, became part of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)’s government securities netting platform. The DTCC processes over $2 quadrillion in transactions annually, and Ripple’s involvement through Hidden Road could indicate a gradual move toward integration. Recent DTCC patent applications mentioning Ripple and XRP have further fueled speculation, although no official announcements have been made regarding formal partnerships.

While these projections are highly speculative and depend on several complex market variables, they reflect the growing confidence within the XRP community. Investors and analysts continue to monitor developments surrounding Ripple’s partnerships, market expansion, and potential use cases, all of which could significantly influence the token’s long-term value trajectory.