Investors betting on XRP reaching $8 before year’s end may want to take a step back, according to a well-known commentator in the community.
XRP analyst Xena asks whether a jump from around $2.31 to $8 is really a big win for a token that many have seen as having much more upside.
It’s a reminder that what looks like solid progress might still leave everyday holders waiting for a true breakthrough.
Xena Questions $8 As A True Milestone
According to Xena, topping $8 would be a solid move, but it falls short of the “life-changing” levels some have talked about for over five years. She points out that other tokens, like Solana and Quant, went from under $1 to double- or triple-digit prices in a few months.
XRP has yet to pull off that kind of leap. She asks, “What would be so special about XRP if $8 is what they expect?”
Now people get excited by $8 XRP this year.
I’m sure the bear is secretly laughing and thinking “only?”.
No doubt $8 is better than $2, I don’t question that.
But having those influencers being bullish about XRP for years, now getting excited by $8 is laughable.
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— Xena XRP (@XenaXrp) May 26, 2025
Potential Gains For Big Holders
Based on reports, XRP is trading at $2.31, down 1.1% over the last 24 hours and more than 45% below its all-time high. A rise to $8 would mean around 240% gain.
That’s nothing to sneeze at. A $60,000 stake could grow to over $206,000. And someone holding $300,000 worth today could pass the $1 million mark. Those are big numbers for those who can afford big bets.
Small Wallets Spot Smaller Wins
On the flip side, retail investors with smaller holdings would see less dramatic gains. Over 5 million XRP wallets hold about $1,000 worth of the token.
At $8 per XRP, those portfolios would climb to roughly $4,000. It’s a welcome return. But it’s not going to buy a new home or wipe out student debt. For many, it’s just a solid profit.
Lofty Dreams Of $1,000 Prices
Some in the XRP Army have set their sights much higher. They imagine XRP at $1,000. In that case, a $1,000 investment now would be worth around $500,000.
According to Matthew Brienen, an executive at CryptoGuard, hitting those levels could take a decade or more. That timeline keeps a true moonshot firmly in the realm of long-term hopes.
A key point in Xena’s take is how influencers shape expectations. She says many YouTubers and content creators have built six-figure XRP bags and cash flows through community support.
Those personalities might push an $8 target because it sounds exciting—yet it’s not life-altering for their own stakes. Meanwhile, everyday holders who bought and held through legal battles still wait for a move that really changes their financial picture.
Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView