After weeks of erratic trading, XRP is back above $1.40, but some investors believe the tranquil recovery could be the beginning of a longer story.

At last check, the token was changing hands around $1.43, but still far from previous highs. While the broader cryptocurrency market remains cautious, up-to-date comments from a European chief investment officer have added fuel to long-term price discussions.

Bold forecasts from a German investor

During a recent episode on Der Aktionär TV, Michel Oliver, head of Tokentus Investment AG, said XRP it could reach $7 to $9 in the next bull cycle.

Based on reports, he linked this forecast to the growing exploit of the network by institutions and its growing role in global payments. He argued that the token could serve as a primary settlement asset if adoption continues at its current rate.

Oliver pointed to infrastructure, not short-term hype. According to him, foundations are being built by acquiring licenses and partnerships that can handle larger transaction volumes over time.

He stressed that such an uptick is unlikely to be fully realized in the current market phase, suggesting that a larger move could occur once sentiment resets.

😳German media reports #XRP will be the basis of the up-to-date financial system.

Mentioned goals:
▫️ $7-$9 in the near future pic.twitter.com/u79obRShDL

— BULLRUNNERS (@BullrunnersHQ) February 10, 2026

Licenses and network expansion

Reports show that Ripple has obtained over 60 financial licenses worldwide, including an e-money license in the UK. This authorization allows the company to provide certain regulated payment services in the region.

The regulatory footprint continues to expand, and this progress has been seen as a reason for long-term optimism.

The underlying blockchain is called XRP Ledger. It was created to facilitate rapid and budget-friendly transactions. To facilitate this, XRP is used.

It is assumed that as more institutions are added to this book, this number may escalate. The counterpoint is that this does not necessarily translate into an escalate in value.

Currently, moving from that price to $9 would represent an escalate of over 500%. While this is possible, it has been done before. Entering this market requires vast financial outlays.

Access to Europe is expanding

Access to XRP has expanded in Europe. Cryptocurrency exchange Safe increased access to XRP in more European Union countries. He did this after receiving authorization under Markets in Crypto-Assets.

The exchange has supported XRP trading since December 2025.

Greater availability can improve liquidity. It can also attract up-to-date participants to the market. However, stock market quotations themselves rarely bring multi-hundred percent profits.

For now, XRP is in a recovery phase. Some investors see an escalate in licensing and an influx of ETFs as early signs of strength. Others remain cautious, noting that infrastructure progress must ultimately translate into sustained demand.

The coming cycles will determine whether the $7 to $9 range becomes a milestone or remains an ambitious forecast.

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