XRP Set for “Face-Ripping Rally”—Why XRP Price Surge May Just Be Beginning: Forbes

Forbes senior contributor Billy Bambrough has argued that the bullish rallies for digital assets like XRP may just be getting started compared to what was witnessed recently.

The foundation of this sentiment is the daring suggestions from leading market watchers about Bitcoin and its implication on XRP.

Bambrough first highlighted the astonishing recoveries across the crypto space, noting Bitcoin has surged by 100% over the past year. XRP has recorded a notable 35% increase through the same period.

Emphatically, the bullish sentiments have propelled Bitcoin past the $50,000 mark, propelling its market capitalization above $1 trillion. The overall crypto market is now nearing reclaiming the $2 trillion mark.

Considering the market momentum, the Forbes senior contributor highlighted that prominent Bitcoin analysts are revising their Bitcoin price projection upward.

Top Analyst Comments on XRP Face-ripping Rally to $10

Specifically, Bambrough quoted Markus Thielen, head of research at 10x Research, who forecasted a target of $57,000 for Bitcoin. The Forbes contributor mentioned that at least three factors contribute to the optimistic outlook of these market analysts.

In particular, they cited the impending Bitcoin halving in April, combined with increasing interest from institutional investors through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

For instance, Ben Weiss, CEO of CoinFlip, echoes the sentiment. He highlighted the global expansion of crypto innovations and the upcoming Bitcoin halving as catalysts for further growth.

Similarly, influential figures such as Anthony Scaramucci of Skybridge Capital and Arthur Hayes of the BitMex exchange were cited for having predicted a “face-ripping rally” in the crypto market, fueled by falling interest rates and surging investor interest.

With #Bitcoin back over $50k, average investor again wondering: “did I miss buying opportunity?” Answer is hard “no.” Interest rates falling, spot ETFs driving billions in new flows, halving two months away. Face-ripping rally incoming IMO.

— Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) February 12, 2024

Last week, Hayes forecasted that a U.S. Federal Reserve policy reversal would trigger a surge in Bitcoin price, potentially reaching $1 million.

Notably, researcher Thielen emphasized that Bitcoin’s performance often dictates the trajectory of other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and XRP.

With Bitcoin at $51,314, it would experience a staggering 1,849% increase to reach $1 million. Applying a similar percentage increase to XRP, which trades at $0.5466, would elevate its value to approximately $10.65.

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