XRP (Ripple) Expected to Skyrocket?

Rumors that XRP could “skyrocket” are being contrasted with weaker price action and cautious forecasts. The article says XRP trades near $1.15, down about 43% over the past year, after another decline last week. It cites a technical “death cross,” a bearish signal that appears when a short-term trend line drops below a longer-term one, and notes XRP has been stuck below key trend lines for months. The piece also points to broader market conditions, stating Bitcoin holds near $64,000 while crypto largely hasn’t joined equity gains, leaving altcoins like XRP without momentum. Analysts, it says, typically expect only low single-digit upside. Standard Chartered is described as setting a 2026 target of $2.80 for XRP, with a much higher $8 scenario tied to passage of the CLARITY Act and inflows to support a longer-term recovery.