A prominent crypto analyst has issued bold year-end price predictions for Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP, forecasting new all-time highs (ATH) of $140,000 and $9.38, respectively. This outlook emerges amidst a market grappling with conflicting bullish and bearish signals following the October 2025 crash, which saw $20 billion liquidated from the crypto market in a single event.
The bearish camp anticipates Bitcoin could bottom between $35,000 and $40,000 this year, with altcoins expected to see limited, unsustainable pumps. In stark contrast, the bullish thesis is heavily influenced by the 5-year supercycle theory, championed by figures like Raoul Pal. This model suggests an extended business cycle will drive significant liquidity into crypto, fueling a sustained bull run.
For XRP specifically, the path to new highs is expected to be volatile. Analysts note that XRP's price has recently broken a key support level at $1.31. They project a further decline, potentially to the $1.05–$1.09 range or even as low as $0.87, to complete a market correction. This anticipated dip is seen as a final shake-out before a powerful rally. The analyst community remains divided on XRP's ultimate ATH potential, with long-term targets ranging from $8 to as high as $27.
The optimism for XRP is partly rooted in its legal victory over the SEC, concluding a brutal 7-year lawsuit that had previously stifled its price growth during two market cycles. Following the resolution, XRP experienced significant surges but has yet to reclaim its previous all-time high, setting the stage for what some believe will be a parabolic move in the coming altseason.
