Anthropic’s artificial intelligence model Claude has outlined a path for Ripple’s XRP to reach $10 by 2026 under ideal bull-market conditions. The projection assumes sustained liquidity, expanding exchange-traded fund inflows, regulatory progress, and growing institutional use of the XRP Ledger.
Claude’s more measured bull-case target places XRP between $5.50 and $8.50, with a central target of $6.50–$7.50, assuming a strong crypto bull market through late 2026. As of September 25, 2026, XRP was trading near $1.55–$1.62, supported by broader market strength after Bitcoin’s breakout. Standard Chartered’s optimistic forecast of roughly $7 similarly depends on liquidity, ETF inflows, regulatory clarity, and institutional adoption.
Technical analysis highlighted a multi-week rebound from mid-September lows near $1.25–$1.30. XRP reclaimed key moving averages and pushed through resistance into the $1.55–$1.62 zone. A confirmed weekly close above $1.65–$1.70 with volume could open a path toward the prior cycle high near $3.65. Fibonacci projections and measured moves from the multi-year base extend into the $5.50–$8.50 zone. Key supports sit at $1.45–$1.50 and $1.30–$1.40; a decisive break below those levels would weaken the near-term recovery thesis.
The analysis frames the current environment as the early stages of a sustained bull run driven by improving macro conditions and capital rotation into large-cap altcoins. Still, the $10 scenario remains speculative and dependent on broader market trends.
