Ripple’s XRP token had one of its most successful years in 2025. Despite the ongoing bear market, XRP hit quite a few milestones this year. Firstly, XRP breached the $3 mark for the first time in seven years in January. Later on, the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit was finally put to rest, leading to even higher investor sentiment. XRP eventually hit a new all-time high of $3.65 in July of this year. Let’s discuss if we will enter a bull run in 2026, and if XRP will finally hit the $5 mark next year.
Will XRP Hit $5 During The 2026 Bull Run?
According to a Grayscale report, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from a 4-year cycle to a 5-year cycle. If that is the case, it would mean that Bitcoin (BTC) may hit a new all-time high in 2026, before dipping. If BTC hits a new peak, it will likely trigger a market-wide bull run. XRP and other cryptocurrencies will likely benefit from such a development.
Many analysts anticipate Bitcoin (BTC) to breach the $200,000 mark in the next bull run. If BTC hits $200,000, there is a very high chance that XRP will climb to $5, if not more. With its legal woes out of the way, the asset is primed for incredible growth.
XRP also has an ETF now. ETF inflows were one of the major reasons for Bitcoin’s (BTC) rise to new peaks over the last year. XRP may follow a similar trajectory as well. While Ethereum (ETH) ETFs took almost a year to pick up steam, XRP may see big figures as soon as the bearish market environment is over.
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Lastly, President Trump has been very supportive of the crypto industry, especially projects that are based in the US. Ripple, being an American firm, will likely benefit under the Trump administration, and consequently, XRP could see a gradual price increase over the coming months.