April 19, 2026
A crypto commentator has made a bold prediction for XRP, claiming that a return to the growth style of 2017 could take the asset into four-digit regions. On the social media platform X, The Real Remi Relief points to the magnitude of XRP's previous cycle and explains how a similar percentage rise from the current price range could place the cryptocurrency above $1.000.
According to crypto commentator The Real Remi Relief, we will reach an XRP price of $1.000 if we continue to follow the bull market of 2017. It is valuable to understand where this claim leads by looking back at the developments of 2017.
At the start of 2017, XRP began its year around $0,006, largely under the radar compared to other major cryptocurrencies. In the first half of the year, momentum began to build, and by May the price had already surpassed $0,40 as the entire crypto market started picking up speed. However, this early rally was merely a foretaste of what was yet to come.
The real price surge followed in December 2017, when XRP closed the year above $2,30 and reached its hitherto unparalleled peak price of $3,40 in January 2018. This rally represented a stunning increase of 76.000% within a single cycle, at a time when the crypto market still lacked many of the structural factors we know today.
At that time, there were no spot ETFs, no institutional allocations, and limited use cases of blockchain infrastructure. Nevertheless, XRP managed to achieve one of the largest price increases in the industry. If we apply that same percentage increase to a current base price of $1,40 — assuming the cycle has reached its low — this results in a price target of $1.064.
There is no denying that a significant structural change has taken place between the crypto market in 2017 and that in 2026. This analyst does not predict an exact copy of 2017, but uses it as a foundation. “Now add FOMO (fear of missing out), institutional participation, usability, ETFs, a supply shock, etcetera,” he states, “and you get my conservative price prediction of between $1.200 and $1.700.”
During the bull market of 2017, the market structure was still very immature. Today, we see a more mature market, with institutional investors entering the market and discussions about introducing legislation in the US that could support the crypto industry.
The launch of spot XRP ETFs in November 2025 led to more than $1 billion in net inflows since inception. This presence offers a layer of accessibility that was previously lacking, especially for traditional investors.
A survey conducted by Coinbase in collaboration with EY-Parthenon among 351 institutional investors shows that the interest is not merely theoretical. Approximately 25% of respondents indicated plans to add XRP to their portfolios in 2026, while 18% stated that they already hold the asset.
What are the regular factors that can influence the price of XRP?
Factors such as institutional investments, legislation surrounding crypto and the development of use cases for blockchain technology play a crucial role in the price development of XRP.
Why could the price of XRP rise so sharply again?
The combination of scarcity, growing institutional involvement, and positive market psychology can lead to a significant price increase, comparable to the unprecedented rise we saw in 2017.
What does this mean for investors?
Investors should be aware of the volatile nature of crypto investments and the associated risks, but the current sentiment and structural improvements offer an interesting opportunity for strategic positions.
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