A new community poll has sparked fresh debate over one of XRP’s most hyped long-term predictions: can the token ever hit $10?
The results? Not exactly bullish.
According to a recent X poll conducted by Virtual Bacon’s Dennis, a seasoned crypto investor, most XRP holders do not believe the $10 price target is realistic. Out of more than 7,100 participants, 53% said they don’t think XRP can ever reach $10, while 47% still consider the goal achievable.
The margin was close – just over 400 votes – but the takeaway is clear. Skepticism is creeping into the community, even as the broader crypto market continues to recover.
The poll asked a simple question: is $10 a realistic long-term target for XRP? And despite XRP’s recent gains, the majority of respondents remain unconvinced.
The poll, which was created recently, asked XRP community members whether $10 is a realistic long-term target for XRP. Respondents were asked to indicate whether they believed XRP could clinch the target by selecting the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ option.
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Some users voiced concerns about XRP’s tokenomics. One reply specifically called out Ripple’s ongoing monthly token unlocks, describing them as a “constant dump” on the market. This sentiment points to Ripple’s long-standing practice of releasing 1 billion XRP from escrow each month – a system they introduced in 2017 when they locked up 55% of the total supply.
Typically, Ripple locks about 800 million XRP back into escrow, leaving an average of 200 to 300 million XRP added to circulating supply monthly. While the price doesn’t always react to these releases, many still believe the constant influx of new tokens weighs down XRP’s growth potential.
To hit the $10 mark from its current price of around $2.12, XRP would need to rally over 370%. That would push its market cap to approximately $588 billion – a number that would place it within striking distance of Ethereum’s historical highs.
Despite the skepticism, not everyone is ready to rule it out.
Some prominent voices still see $10 as not only possible, but likely. Analyst DK64Trades pointed out that XRP reached a $3.30 peak in January 2025, but its market dominance was only 5% at the time. That’s a far cry from its previous cycle in 2018, when XRP hit its all-time high of $3.84 and controlled 31.33% of the market.
From his point of view, if XRP even comes close to regaining that kind of dominance, the $10 mark could arrive faster than most expect.
Others, like George Tung, also remain firm in their belief that XRP is still undervalued. In May, he projected a price range of $8 to $10 for XRP by the end of 2025, calling it a “conservative estimate.”
Still, there’s no ignoring the impact of the poll. It reflects a shift in mood – a quiet divide in the XRP community between hopeful long-term holders and those growing tired of waiting.
Some have even questioned whether the results were truly representative. Since the poll was created by a known Bitcoin supporter, critics argue that anti-XRP voices may have influenced the vote. It’s a valid point, especially in a space where tribalism runs deep.
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But bias or not, the doubts are real. And they’re growing louder.
For XRP to reach $10, it will need more than hope. It will require massive market liquidity, stronger retail momentum, and potentially even a shift in how Ripple handles supply. Until then, the community remains torn – one half still dreaming of double digits, the other bracing for disappointment.
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