. According to Barron’s, $XRP fell ~3.1% while Bitcoin and Ethereum also slid, driven by volatility in tech equities and macro uncertainty.
Despite that, social sentiment around XRP remains more constructive than BTC or ETH, with bullish engagement outpacing both according to Santiment’s social metrics.
Technical outlook shows XRP holding key support zones and building base after its post-legal victory rally last year. Multiple AI models (Claude & Perplexity) forecast potential extended upside in a sustained bull run, with targets ranging from ~$6–$8+ by 2027 under bullish scenarios.
: XRP’s fundamentals still differentiate it from pure speculation — its payment infrastructure narrative, ETF interest, and social conviction suggest that if macro sentiment improves and BTC stabilizes, XRP could lead alt performance again.
