Cryptocurrency analyst identified error in current XRP pricesemphasizing that the low price does not reflect its true value. According to the expert, XRP at $2 suggests that the market still views the third-largest cryptocurrency as a speculative asset with no real growth factors. He noted that as XRP begins to be used to move value globally, its price will appreciate if it reflects its true valuation, potentially pushing the cryptocurrency into the four- to five-digit range.

The analyst believes that XRP at single-digit valuations is a mistake

According to BarriC, a cryptocurrency market analyst on X, many investors still treat XRP as a short-term transaction rather than viewing it based on its intended purpose. Analyst called this prospect is a grave “mistake”, especially since XRP is still around $2.

BarriC explained it the most retail traders continue to focus on price speculationoften wondering if XRP can eventually reach targets like $3, $5, or even $10. However, the analyst believes that this approach ignores the larger role it was originally intended to play in the global financial system.

According to him, XRP was not created to simply sit quietly on cryptocurrency exchanges while investors wait for its price to rise. Instead, it was built to transfer value quickly and efficiently across international borders. He noted that the altcoin was also designed to transfer money between institutions and within the global financial system. The property has been developed as part of the wide Ripple payment networkaimed at improving global money transfers and liquidity flows.

With the apply cases and underlying value drivers now clearly defined, BarriC argued that the real question is no longer whether XRP can rise from $2 to $5, calling such price targets “retail thinking.” Instead, he said investors should focus on what might happen when XRP is no longer treated primarily as a speculative transaction and begins to operate within global financial infrastructure. According to BarriC, this change could completely change the discussion and narrative around XRP valuation and long-term prices.

$10,000 tied to global financial rail role

In his post, X BarriC noted that once XRP becomes a globally recognized tool and widely accepted financial railwaya $100 price target automatically “stops sounding crazy.” He added that even discussions about possible move towards $1,000 could start to spread in the market, mainly due to the demand, liquidity and trading volume that may follow wider institutional and global adoption.

Going forward with the forecast, the analyst believes that XRP could eventually enter five-digit territory, forecasting a potential boost to $10,000. He said that such an ambitious move would be driven less by market noise and more by XRP’s role in providing liquidity, cross-border settlementsand its global scale.

BarriC concluded his analysis by noting that many people in the cryptocurrency market are still debating incorrect valuation range for XRP. He said they still view cryptocurrency through the prism of today’s market speculation. However, he said his outlook is different and is based on the assumption that XRP was built for the future financial system.

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