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Standard Chartered predicts XRP could reach $8 by 2026.  The bank’s bullish outlook is driven by regulatory clarity and the rise of spot XRP ETFs.  Institutional interest is expected to increase as XRP transitions from a legal risk to a financial asset. Standard Chartered has released optimistic XRP price predictions, forecasting a significant surge for the cryptocurrency by 2026. The bank’s bullish outlook is fueled by regulatory clarity and the popularity of spot XRP ETFs. A Standard Chartered Predicts 4X Upside for XRP Geoffrey Kendrick, Global Head of Crypto Assets Research at Standard Chartered, has set a price target of $8 for XRP by 2026. With XRP currently priced around $1.85, this forecast suggests a potential upside of 4X.  One of the key factors behind the positive outlook is the resolution of Ripple’s long-running legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This case, which began in December 2020, centered on whether XRP should be classified as a security. Ripple argued that XRP functions as a digital currency, used for fast, low-cost cross-border payments. Related: XRP is Attracting Inflows While Market Products Bleed: A Comeback Rally Next? The Ripple-SEC Case In July 2023, a U.S. court ruled that XRP’s sales on exchanges were not securities transactions, though sales to institutional investors were deemed to violate securities laws. Ripple was fined $125 million in August 2024, marking the conclusion of the case. However, Ripple and the SEC both appealed the ruling. By August 2025, following a change in U.S. government leadership and the appointment of a new SEC chair, the legal battle came to an end. Both parties dropped their appeals, removing a significant hurdle that had kept XRP’s price in check for years.  While the price has not experienced a major surge since the legal resolution, many believe…

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