XRP to Hit $100: Here’s Timeline and What Makes This Forecast Different

YoungHoon Kim, an entrepreneur who claims to hold the world’s highest IQ score of 276, has issued a bold XRP price prediction.

In his latest commentary, he argued that XRP’s price could reach $100 within the next five years. Kim emphasized that this view reflects his personal outlook and is not financial advice.

The statement has gained attention across the crypto community, especially given his background as a long-time Bitcoin supporter.

From Bitcoin Maximalist to XRP Bull

Kim has long been known for his pro-Bitcoin stance. In recent months, he repeatedly described Bitcoin as entering a new supercycle and projected aggressive price targets, including six-figure levels in the near term.

However, last week, Kim surprised many by announcing that he would begin buying XRP going forward. While he did not indicate that he was abandoning Bitcoin, the move confirms an expansion of his crypto focus. His latest comment builds on that shift, extending his XRP interest into a multi-year bullish outlook.

In particular, he sees XRP trading in triple digits by the 2030s, an outlook suggesting a potential 4,900% upside for those holding XRP around $2 today.

Notably, Kim’s XRP comments come at a time when interest in the XRP ecosystem has been picking up. Community figures have pointed to a series of developments that have renewed optimism, including:

• XRP ETFs accumulating over $1 billion within a month of launch
• Ripple securing approval for a banking charter from the OCC
• XRP treasury setups by major institutions

Analysts Align on Long-Term $100 XRP Thesis

Meanwhile, Kim is not alone in projecting a triple-digit XRP price over the long term. Several XRP analysts have argued that a $100 valuation could emerge before 2030.

XRP community figure 24hrscrypto recently cited low global crypto adoption, increasing institutional interest, and XRP’s position in cross-border payments and tokenized finance as reasons for a potential triple-digit price.

With roughly 7.39 million XRP wallets globally, analysts often highlight how small current participation is relative to the world’s population. From this perspective, they argue that XRP’s present price does not yet reflect its potential role in a more on-chain global financial system.

Conservative Forecasts Still Lag Behind

Despite the growing number of bullish projections, more traditional industry forecasts remain cautious. Some research firms, like Telegon and Changelly, place XRP’s long-term value well below $100 by 2030. Even Bitwise sees XRP under $30 by 2030, even under optimistic scenarios.

Whether XRP ultimately reaches $100 within five years remains uncertain. However, comments from high-profile figures like YoungHoon Kim continue to amplify discussions around XRP’s potential.