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A warning has been raised that the absurdly high price forecasts circulating among XRP investors are deceptive practices that distort the fundamentals of the market and put investors at risk.
On March 5 (local time), cryptocurrency media outlet The Crypto Basic cited an analysis by popular virtual asset YouTuber Zach Humphries, reporting that “unrealistic XRP price predictions spreading through social media are clouding investors’ judgment.” In a recent video, Humphries directly refuted claims that XRP could surge to between $245 and $350 within this year, arguing that such figures ignore the overall size and basic principles of the current crypto market and amount to little more than sensationalism.
Based on mathematical calculations, Humphries explained that for XRP to reach $245, its market capitalization would have to climb to approximately $15 trillion. This would be more than six times larger than the entire global cryptocurrency market capitalization, which currently stands at about $2.5 trillion. If the price were to rise to $350, its market cap would exceed $21 trillion. “These figures cannot be justified under today’s market conditions,” Humphries said, criticizing many influencers for throwing around unrealistic numbers simply to attract views and subscribers.
He expressed particular concern that inexperienced retail investors are being misled by unfounded narratives suggesting that holding only a small amount of XRP could quickly make them billionaires. “Investing based on unrealistic price targets ultimately leads to significant disappointment and financial losses when the market fails to meet expectations,” Humphries warned, advising investors to focus on fact-based analysis and responsible discussion. While he himself remains optimistic about XRP’s long-term potential and supports the growth of the Ripple ecosystem, he maintains that sensational price targets designed to stir investor sentiment should be treated with caution.
In fact, throughout 2025, numerous analysts confidently predicted that XRP would break its all-time high and reach triple-digit prices. However, by the end of the year, its actual price remained below $2, with most forecasts proving incorrect. Prominent community figure King Vale also strongly criticized what he called “fake clowns” on X (formerly Twitter), targeting unreliable analysts such as Jake Claver, who suggested $750, and Crypto Sensie, who claimed XRP could reach $5,769. These failed predictions once again underscore the extreme caution investors must exercise when confronted with overly rosy outlooks.
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