XRP Price Prediction and Target For January 2026

The XRP community has long been waiting for a big breakout and according to Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, the wait may finally be worth it. In a huge prediction, Claver said that XRP could skyrocket to anywhere between $1,500 and $2,000 by January 1, 2026, provided a unique mix of global financial events unfold in time.

Claver admits that the projection might sound unbelievable at first. But he insists the price surge is possible if a chain of global economic and crypto-specific events take place in 2025. His prediction hinges on a few major factors: a possible liquidity crisis, regulatory pressure on Tether, and the rise of XRP as a global bridge asset.

What Could Spark This Massive Rally?

One of the triggers is the so-called reverse carry trade, a financial phenomenon that could shake up global liquidity. At the same time, regulators in the U.S. are pushing new stablecoin legislation. If scrutiny over Tether intensifies, investors may seek safer, more regulated digital assets. 

There are also hints of behind-the-scenes discussions involving the CFTC, SEC, and DOJ around Tether and broader market stability. If Tether were to face trouble, it could result in billions of dollars being reallocated and XRP could be a major beneficiary.

Big Players Could Push XRP Into the Spotlight

Another factor in Claver’s outlook is Project ION, a system developed by DTCC and R3. Designed to improve how stock trades are settled in the U.S., it could one day integrate with blockchain technology. For that to happen, Claver said there needs to be a neutral, highly liquid digital asset that connects different financial ecosystems and XRP fits that description.

.A few events he’s watching closely include:

• ETF approvals for XRP and similar assets
  
• Geopolitical tensions that could raise oil prices and trigger broader financial instability
  
• Monetary policy shifts in the U.S. and Japan that could impact interest rates and market liquidity
  
• The possible removal of Jerome Powell as Fed Chair and a more dovish Fed policy