Crypto enthusiast Stephanie Starr recently stated on X that XRP should reach more than $200 before the end of the year. In her post , she highlights eight years of waiting, the arrival of several ETFs, and the revelation of 1,700 partnerships during the lawsuit, which she emphasized has now concluded. Starr framed her remarks as both a forecast and a sign of impatience, making clear that she believes the combination of these developments should result in a dramatic surge in price. Her post captured a tone of anticipation, stressing that after years of setbacks and delays, the present market conditions should be enough to propel XRP to an unprecedented valuation. If XRP doesn't blast up to $200+ by EOY after 8 long years of waiting and all these ETFs, 1,700 partnerships under NDA discovered during the lawsuit, (WHICH BY THE WAY, IS NOW OVER.) I'm going to scream The anticipation is killing me pic.twitter.com/VEEUED6Vun — Stephanie Starr (@StephanieStarrC) September 19, 2025 Frustration From Other Community Members In the replies, one X user, Tony Phan, echoed similar dissatisfaction with XRP’s pace of progress. He noted that after eight years, the asset has yet to deliver what he considers meaningful returns. According to his response, XRP should already be trading between $13 and $20 . But instead, holders are faced with the possibility of waiting several more years for a significant rally. This reflected a viewpoint held by a segment of the community that the timelines for XRP’s expected appreciation have continually shifted, leaving long-term holders frustrated with the lack of substantial movement. Quantitative Counterpoint From OFella Another reply, written by a user identifying as OFella, took a more analytical approach. He placed XRP’s current value at about $3 and calculated that a price of $200 would represent a 66-fold increase, translating to a market capitalization of approximately $12 trillion. He argued that such a valuation would exceed the combined worth of Apple, Microsoft, and Saudi Aramco, double the entire gold ETF market, and amount to nearly half of U.S. GDP. Based on this reasoning, he concluded that a $200 valuation this year was not plausible under current liquidity and market structure. Instead, OFella suggested more moderate projections. He noted that under a base case scenario of ETF inflows combined with technical breakouts, XRP could reach $10 to $20. He then outlined an “extreme case” in which ETF-driven momentum combined with geopolitical shocks could send the price to $25 to $40 over the next one to two years. Beyond $50, he argued, would require XRP to replace multiple global financial systems, which he considered theoretically possible over a much longer horizon but not feasible within the next few months. Starr’s post underscored a strand of optimism within the community that views recent institutional developments and the conclusion of the lawsuit as immediate catalysts for dramatic appreciation. However, the responses demonstrated that many participants remain cautious, with some applying market-level arithmetic to highlight why certain projections may be unrealistic in the short term. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. The post Pundit: If XRP Doesn’t Blast Up to $200+ By EOY After 8 Years of Waiting… appeared first on Times Tabloid .
