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Story: XRP at $2.20 Still a Smart Buy, Analyst Says

By Steven Anderson

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Despite XRP trading above $2 for the first time in years, crypto analyst “J4b1” believes it’s not too late to invest. In fact, the analyst suggests that buying XRP at $2.

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XRP’s history, which began in 2012 with a sub-penny valuation, reflects its transformation from an experimental digital asset into a serious cross-border payment solution.

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These regulatory hurdles caused a multi-year stagnation in adoption and price performance. However, Ripple’s strategy during that period didn’t stall.

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J4b1 believes this groundwork is setting the stage for a strong resurgence. He cites a purported 2018 internal BlackRock report estimating XRP’s value between $6.

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One of the most intriguing elements of J4b1’s analysis is his interpretation of Ripple’s escrow strategy.

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Using a hypothetical example, he explains that if Ripple needs to transfer $200 million using 100 million XRP, the token must be worth at least $2.

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However, this theory is speculative. A higher token price would logically benefit Ripple’s balance sheet and the broader ecosystem.

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So, what could fuel XRP’s next breakout? The analyst outlines several major triggers: regulatory clarity (especially under a possible pro-crypto Trump administration), the…

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A sudden uptick in institutional demand could absorb existing supply, potentially initiating a supply shock.

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Based on his models, J4b1 sets a conservative 2025 price target of $6.37 and an optimistic scenario peaking at $30.

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Ultimately, the analyst maintains that current prices still represent an opportunity rather than a missed chance.

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