Standard Chartered Predicts 330% XRP Upside as ETF Inflows and Adoption Accelerate
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Standard Chartered predicts XRP could reach $8 in 2026 after spot ETFs attract $1.14B and regulatory clarity improves adoption. XRP is gaining attention after Standard Chartered projected a 330% price increase by 2026. Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at the bank, estimates XRP could reach $8. The forecast follows approval of spot XRP ETFs and resolution of major legal uncertainties. Institutional investors are showing interest, and inflows into XRP ETFs have already exceeded $1.14 billion. Regulatory Clarity Supports XRP Market Position The final settlement of the Ripple and U.S. SEC lawsuit removed a major barrier for XRP. The decision confirmed XRP is not classified as a security when traded on secondary markets. This resolution allows regulated investors to hold XRP without facing legal ambiguity. Standard Chartered views the settlement as a turning point for XRP adoption. 🔥 LATEST: STANDARD CHARTERED PREDICTS 330% PRICE SURGE FOR $XRP Geoffrey Kendrick at Standard Chartered Bank estimates $XRP will reach $8 in 2026. 📈 The bullish forecast is based on increased regulatory clarity and the recent approval of spot $XRP ETFs boosting adoption.… pic.twitter.com/M78b42JFfT — CryptosRus (@CryptosR_Us) December 29, 2025 Regulatory certainty has encouraged financial institutions to increase exposure to digital assets. Analysts note that legal clarity improves confidence in XRP’s long-term potential. The resolution also levels the playing field compared to other major cryptocurrencies. Spot XRP ETFs Drive Institutional Investment Nonetheless, spot XRP ETFs began trading in late 2025 and quickly attracted capital from investors. SoSoValue data shows total inflows into these ETFs reached $1.14 billion by December 26. The consistent inflows suggest growing interest from asset managers and long-term investors. ETFs provide regulated exposure, allowing strategic allocations rather than short-term speculative trades. Several asset managers, including Franklin Templeton and Grayscale, launched XRP ETF products following approval. Combined assets under management…
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