$8 XRP Sounds Huge—But This Analyst Isn’t Cheering Yet

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.

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

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.

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.

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