Ripple’s acquisition of Circle could position it as a leader in blockchain finance by integrating stablecoins into its payment systems and strengthening its market presence.
AI predictions suggest that Ripple’s XRP token could experience significant price growth if the Circle acquisition succeeds.

Ripple is reportedly discussing a move to buy Circle, the company responsible for the $61 billion USDC stablecoin. According to reports, competition from Coinbase has pushed the offer from $4-5 billion to potentially $11 billion, as highlighted in the previous story. It is believed that Ripple is expecting to join forces with Circle to help it achieve a leadership role in the developing world of blockchain finance. If the deal is made, Ripple’s XRP price could skyrocket indefinitely.

Details Around Ripple & Circle Rumored Deal

In early April, Circle applied to list with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and is now also reported to be negotiating with Coinbase. After saying no to Ripple’s first takeover bid, negotiations may continue.

The reported move would be Ripple’s second major purchase this year, after the $1.25 billion takeover of Hidden Road in February. Analysts believe the Circle takeover is Ripple’s way to reinforce its standing in digital payments through greater control of stablecoins.

The news of the deal has raised questions about how it might influence XRP, Ripple’s token. AI has provided predictions for XRP by studying the transaction results and general trends in the financial market.

How High Can XRP Price Surge If The Deal Materializes?

According to ChatGPT, securing Circle for a sum between $6 billion and $8 billion and smoothly bringing USDC into Ripple’s payment system could drive XRP price to the upside. Under a mid-range outlook, ChatGPT believes XRP will rise to between $3.50 and $4.50, thanks to growing interest and more liquidity in the market.

If the market is strong, OpenAI ChatGPT sees potential for XRP to rise even higher, between $6 and $10. Assuming Ripple completes the deal on good terms, combines both USDC and Ripple’s RLUSD on its payments network, and experiences greater worldwide use in remittances, its share price may also increase.

At the same time, another major AI system, Grok, launched by Elon Musk’s xAI, predicted a foreclosure rate that is much the same. The report says under normal post-purchase terms, XRP could rise to between $3.50 and $4.50 because of the usefulness added by stablecoin integration.

Grok’s optimistic prediction is that if Ripple Payments attains a key role in worldwide transactions and XRP remains a major connecting currency, Grok sees its price at $6 to $8. This prediction is supported by overall crypto strength, and a potential price surge for Bitcoin up to $150,000 could make most altcoins more valuable.

Despite the promising XRP price forecasts, both models pointed out some possible problems. The huge expense of buying a multi-billion dollar company might force Ripple to use its XRP stores for financial support which could result in XRP sales. Furthermore, additional bidders and the regulatory rules could get in the way of conducting the deal smoothly.

Things like economic trends and changing market values from outside continue to be very important for the way XRP progresses. Also, the SEC’s take on XRP ETF filings could play a crucial role as they recently delayed their decision to June 17.

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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ May 22, 2025 7:20 am