Expectations dashed…Is the dream of XRP at $3 in 2026 fading away?

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Expectations for "XRP reaching $3 in 2026" are growing, but major prediction sites are offering cautious outlooks, realistically placing the upper limit in the early $2 range.

According to the cryptocurrency media NewsBTC on April 25 (local time), XRP (Ripple) has seen a sluggish performance below $1.5, having fallen more than 50% from its 2025 peak, and despite a recent rebound, questions about the sustainability of the upward trend are being raised.

The prediction platform 'Crypto Predictions' believes that even if XRP's price rises in 2026, there will not be a strong rally. This model presented a maximum price of $2.277 for this year, which was evaluated as the highest level for the entire year of 2026. Overall, the analysis suggests that the price is likely to continue fluctuating below $2.

Another prediction site, 'CoinCodex', presented a similar view. While double-digit gains might appear in the short term, the price is not expected to exceed $2 for most of the period. The maximum by year-end is projected to be around $2.25, representing only about 57.28% upside potential from the current level.

Analysis generally suggests that more time is needed for a breakthrough to $3. CoinCodex indicated the possibility of XRP surpassing $3 in early 2028, with a maximum price of around $3.39 at that time. However, it also noted that the price is likely to move below $3 again afterward.

Ultimately, the market appears to be in a sideways trend, unable to find direction between short-term rebounds and long-term expectations. Based on the current trend alone, a breakthrough to $3 within 2026 is considered unlikely, and it is interpreted that additional strong catalysts are needed for an upward movement.

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