Ripple (XRP) is a leading component of the cryptocurrency market. The fact that the token has had to fight its way to reach the top of the radar speaks volumes about its resilience and ambitions that it harbors for the domain of finance. With Ripple planning a comprehensive strategy path to amplify its ecosystem reach, will this change reflect in XRP’s price in 2026? These are the most popular price targets by experts that the token is currently banking on.
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Why Is XRP Rising?
The XRP price outlook is currently neutral. The token is trying to benefit from the brewing altcoin rotation, as macro events continue to shift investors’ narrative. XRP price is also banking on this change by rising 8% in the first week of 2026.
“Bitcoin’s return back above $90K drew some modest headlines. But heading into the weekend, altcoins have begun to ring in 2026 with some legitimate rallies. Among notable 24-hour price leaders are $PEPE +25%. $SUI +14%. $DOGE +13%. $ADA +11%. $AAVE +11%. $SHIB +10%. $XRP +8%.
📈 Bitcoin's return back above $90K drew some modest headlines. But heading into the weekend, altcoins have begun to ring in 2026 with some legitimate rallies. Among notable 24-hour price leaders are:$PEPE +25%$SUI +14%$DOGE +13%$ADA +11%$AAVE +11%$SHIB +10%$XRP +8% pic.twitter.com/KW9ob8VH2h
— Santiment (@santimentfeed) January 3, 2026
Expert Advice: Popular XRP Targets
Per Dark Defender, a notable crypto expert, XRP is currently eyeing $2.22, $2.26, and $2.39 in the near future. The expert later shared how
The Wave 3 can extend towards the following levels: $2.22, $2.26, and $2.39 without having a Wave 4. 8. Please always apply the 3 Candle Rule!!! This will give you the direction. 3 candles close below. $2.13 must tell you, “Hey, my friend, I should think about the downside level at $2.04.” 9. The opposite is also true. 3 candles closed above $2.1. 3. You must prepare yourself for the level up! 10. Simple. Don’t make things complex. 11. RSI on 4-hour is overbought, and we need to watch the $2.13 level today closely. 12. As said earlier, analysts make things complicated with 1000 charts. No. We had a chart 2 weeks ago. The same chart. We set, and we followed. That is it, my friends! 13. The magic point, 13. I love it. Expect the unexpected. Stay healthy. Stay positive. Try to do the things you like. If there are multiple options, please, please, please choose the one that makes you most excited. This is the rule.”
I am sharing a sample post we detailed on 04 January, Sunday, from the Dark's Side:
— Dark Defender (@DefendDark) January 6, 2026
Hi all. The first business week of January has started!
I wish everyone a healthy and wealthy year ahead with absolute success!
We are winners!
We win the game in our heads. And we know the… pic.twitter.com/oszQHvcydk
More Targets for 2026
However, in an earlier update, Dark Defender had shared how XRP may end up hitting $5 in the long run.
“The missing Monthly Wave 5 is poised for a surge. The target is expected to be $5.85 #XRP is so Close to making this decision.”
The missing Monthly Wave 5 is poised for a Surge.
— Dark Defender (@DefendDark) December 13, 2025
The target is expected to be $5.85 #XRP is so Close to making this decision. pic.twitter.com/fT2boIuHr5
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