Is XRP about to have its “iPhone moment”?
That’s what crypto influencer John Squire is hinting at. In a recent post that’s gaining traction, Squire compared XRP’s current stage to Apple right before the 2007 iPhone launch – a time when most investors had no idea what was coming.
He says that those rushing to sell their XRP bags now might be making the same mistake as people who sold Apple stock just before it exploded.
The message? XRP’s full value might not be priced in yet.
XRP has been heating up recently. After reclaiming the $3 level not once, but twice this week, the token is up 43% over the last month. And while short-term traders may be locking in some profits, the long-term crowd sees this as just the beginning. There’s growing buzz about a major breakout.
Squire’s comments are getting extra attention because they tap into a much bigger narrative: that XRP is sitting on the edge of mass adoption. Ripple continues to sign global payment deals. Talk of XRP-based ETFs is growing louder. And the legal clouds from the SEC battle are finally starting to clear.
To support the Apple comparison, Squire points out that Apple stock hovered between $0.06 and $3 for decades before skyrocketing after the iPhone. From 2007 to its peak in 2024, the stock went from $3 to $260 – an incredible 8,500% gain. As of now, Apple still trades above $200.
XRP fans say a similar story could play out. If XRP follows a trajectory like Apple’s, it could move from $3 to $260 or beyond. Some analysts are even tossing out more extreme targets, with one saying XRP could surpass $10,000 someday.
That might sound crazy – until you remember how early Bitcoin investors were laughed at too.
Beyond speculation, there are real reasons why the XRP Army is this optimistic:
- Multiple XRP ETFs could soon be approved
- Ripple’s legal fight is winding down
- Big companies might start holding XRP like they do Bitcoin
- And some believe XRP could even play a role in a U.S. digital reserve system
Whether those scenarios actually play out remains to be seen. But one thing’s clear – XRP isn’t flying under the radar anymore. And if John Squire’s right, selling now might feel a lot like dumping Apple stock in 2006.
Nobody wants to be that guy.
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