XRPL validator Vet has argued that the $6.28 billion Binance hack highlights an important advantage of native crypto assets like XRP over non-native assets like RLUSD. In an X post, Vet noted that the attacker was actively converting stablecoins into native assets such as Ethereum (ETH) to avoid being frozen by issuers.
Elon Musk is taking a swipe at Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) following the recent $6 billion hack. Musk reacted with a fire emoji and a laughing emoji to a post CZ had shared two days earlier that warned crypto users against clicking links in emails or downloading attachments.
Elon Musk has suggested that superintelligent artificial intelligence agents will someday steal money to accumulate wealth for themselves rather than serve human interests. The billionaire made the observation while responding to a post discussing how a hacker behind the $6 billion Binance breach allegedly used DeFi to move stolen funds beyond the reach of centralized stablecoin issuers.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and former Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz have shared their outlook on XRP and Ripple’s future. Speaking at Ripple Swell 2026, Garlinghouse described XRP as a foundational technology for Ripple’s expanding financial services business.
XRP analyst Mikybull Crypto believes its price could recover soon after spotting a double-bottom pattern and bullish divergence on its chart. In a recent post on X, Mikybull Crypto wrote that XRP had formed a double bottom and bullish divergence, adding, “I don't need to tell you what comes next,” suggesting that XRP could be preparing for a price increase.
Finance coach John Vasquez, popularly known as Coach JV, has declared that XRP and Ripple are gaining ground as the company announces new developments in banking, digital asset custody, and stablecoin distribution. In a video titled “XRP RIPPLE IS ON FIRE,” Vasquez pointed to Ripple’s latest announcements during Ripple Swell, arguing that the crypto industry is moving from regulatory resistance toward greater institutional participation.
Adam Kagy, founder of the XRP-focused NFT marketplace xrp.cafe, recently said investors complaining about slow price growth are overlooking the asset’s past gains. In a post on X, Kagy highlighted that XRP had gained around 22,000% over its lifetime, with an average annual return of more than 66% over 10 years.
Vandell Aljarrah, co-founder of Black Swan Capitalist, has argued that both XRP fundamentals and technical structure support higher prices over time. He shared the view on X, pushing back against those who continue to dismiss the asset's prospects.
Widely followed trader Michael XBT says XRP price deserves more attention. He posted on X that the coin is approaching another major price move after more than two months of consolidation.
XRP may fall below $1 again after showing a bearish signal that previously led to a 30% price drop, according to crypto analyst ChartNerd. In a post on X, ChartNerd said XRP formed a daily 20/50 EMA death cross on October 19.
Popular XRP commentator Tony Edward has said exaggerated price predictions from some community members could undermine the asset's credibility and hurt adoption. Edward made the remarks during a live show hosted by David Gokhshtein, founder of Gokhshtein Media.
XRP was used as a bridge asset in 11,009 trades on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) decentralized exchange (DEX) last week, with 246,000 XRP facilitating swaps between different tokens. XRPL validator Vet, also known as Hussain Zangana, shared the figures in a post on X, highlighting the role of XRP in providing liquidity between assets traded on the network.
Bitcoin faces more downside pressure as buyers struggle to stop the ongoing price decline. Analyst Ted Pillows identified $78,000–$79,000 as the next key support zone, citing more than $80 million in buy orders clustered within that range.
XRP faces further downside before its next major price move, according to Vandell Aljarrah, co-founder of Black Swan Capitalist. In a recent post on X, Aljarrah predicted a significant long-term rise for XRP while warning that another price drop lies ahead.
Analyst 360Trader predicts XRP price will fall to $1 in the coming days, pointing to a liquidity zone beneath the cryptocurrency’s current trading range. In a recent post on X, he described a move toward $1 as a buying opportunity.
XRP influencer Zach Rector believes XRP price could reach $10 through speculation alone, without needing major growth in real-world use. In a recent post on X, Rector said investors may be overthinking XRP’s price potential by focusing too much on its utility.
Crypto influencer Ash Crypto has suggested that XRP could climb toward $2 once it breaks above a resistance level that has capped its price for several months. “Once it breaks, $2 will be easy,” Ash Crypto wrote, pointing to the prolonged resistance that XRP has struggled to overcome.
Ripple CTO emeritus David Schwartz believes strong adoption of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in financial services will drive demand for XRP and increase its value. Schwartz made the comments while discussing whether burning XRP transaction fees directly affects the token’s price.
XRP could face a deep price decline after failing to complete a five-wave rise, according to analyst More Crypto Online. He believes the likelihood of a larger decline has increased.
XRP is struggling to translate positive ecosystem developments into price gains as the coin remains trapped in a multi-month trading range. In a recent post on X, analyst ChartNerd said XRP has spent the last 10 weeks moving between a resistance ceiling around $1.50–$1.60 and a support floor near $1.25–$1.30.
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