XRP Primed for $22 Surge by December 2025—Top Analyst Doubles Down on Bold Prediction

Ripple's embattled token might finally get its revenge tour.

XRP—the perpetual underdog of crypto—could rocket to $22 before New Year's 2026 if one bullish analyst proves right. That's a moonshot from current levels, but stranger things have happened in this circus.

The Case for a 10X Explosion

Market cycles move fast in crypto years. With institutional adoption accelerating and Ripple's legal fog lifting, the stars might align for XRP's long-awaited breakout.

Skeptics Won't Like This Chart

Technical patterns suggest an ascending triangle formation—the same setup that preceded Bitcoin's 2017 parabola. Of course, past performance guarantees nothing... except maybe another Lambo giveaway on Crypto Twitter.

One hedge fund manager we spoke to muttered something about 'hopium overdoses' before reaching for his antacid. Meanwhile, retail traders are already calculating how many zeroes they'll need to delete from their portfolios.

Ripple’s native token, XRP, has just climbed to the third spot in the global crypto rankings, sitting right behind Bitcoin and Ethereum, with its market cap reaching $164.29 billion. At the same time, popular crypto influencer Alex Cobb has made a bold prediction, saying XRP could hit $22.54 by December 2025.

But what makes him so confident that XRP can reach this level?

Analyst Predicts XRP Price to Hit $22

In his recent post, Cobb used humor to send a serious message. He shared a meme showing XRP skeptics regretting their decision as the coin rises above $22.54. It was a playful way to say something clear, don’t ignore XRP’s potential.

If XRP reaches that price, it would mean a massive 8X jump, or about 767% gain from where it is now. Such a rise could push XRP’s market value to around $1.32 trillion, possibly putting it ahead of ethereum as the second-largest crypto.

XRP sideliners in December 2025 when its $22.54 pic.twitter.com/bwwtnseUcv

Even veteran trader Peter Brandt, once critical of XRP, now believes it could hit a $502 billion market cap, and some believe it could go even higher.

History of Proving Doubters Wrong

This isn’t the first time XRP has shocked those who doubted it. Between November 2024 and January 2025, XRP surged by 7X, forcing well-known critics to rethink their positions. 

Even Davinci Jeremie, a die-hard bitcoin fan, admitted XRP could climb past $20, recognizing the community’s strong push and Ripple’s progress.

Whales Buying More XRP

Recently, XRP whales have accumulated a massive amount of XRP. Right now, 2,743 wallets each hold over 1 million XRP, the highest number ever. These wallets now control nearly half of all XRP in circulation.

Meanwhile, this big buying wave comes as XRP hit $2.80 after a strong 10% daily jump. The price spike also forced $31 million in short positions to close, catching bearish traders off guard.

After hitting $2.97, XRP pulled back but found support at $2.70. It’s now holding above $2.75. If buyers push it past $2.90 with good volume, XRP could reach $3.20 or higher soon.