Rector Sees XRP Institutional Bull Run, Predicts 'Significant Gains' Before $100
Crypto commentator Zach Rector believes XRP is entering an institutionally driven phase, which he has long anticipated. He remains confident that XRP can reach much higher valuations but does not expect it to reach $100 by the end of 2026.
Rector says previous major rallies for XRP did not qualify as institutional bull runs, pointing to the 2018 and 2021 market cycles and the rally in late 2024. He notes that these periods were driven largely by retail participation rather than large-scale institutional adoption.
Rector thinks financial institutions increasing their involvement in digital assets connected to the XRP ecosystem is changing this situation. He also references comments from a former BlackRock managing director, who said XRP could ultimately succeed if major institutions adopt Ripple's technology.