Kim, who boasts a globally recorded IQ of 276, asserts that Ripple's price is poised to reach a new all-time high as 2026 approaches. He revealed that he has begun buying XRP "from now on," a move market analysts interpreted as a bullish signal for Ripple's price in the coming period.

The cryptocurrency community's reaction to this genius's endorsement:

The renowned cryptocurrency commentator Gordon noted that when the world's smartest person starts accumulating Ripple, it suggests that the current price stability at $2.00 could mark the beginning of an unprecedented surge.

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For his part, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse pointed out that less than four weeks after the launch of the Ripple Spot ETF, it has become the fastest-growing cryptocurrency spot ETF in the United States, with $1 billion in assets under management, second only to the Ethereum Spot ETF.

Data from SoSoValue indicates that the fund has seen daily inflows exceeding $20 million into Ripple since its launch, with total cumulative investments approaching $1.2 billion. Analysts at Sistine Research believe that if XRP continues to defend the $2 support level and ETF investments maintain their current trajectory, the cryptocurrency's price is expected to range between $10 and $15 in 2026.

XRP Price Forecast: $2.40 Level Pivot Point for Potential 2026 Highs

According to the daily chart, Ripple's price is relatively stable above the critical support level of $2.00 within an extended corrective wave. The price has successfully defended this area repeatedly, contributing to the establishment of a strong short-term base. The $2.00-$2.05 range represents an effective demand zone, and if this range holds, the downside risk remains limited, with the next major support level located near $1.80.

On the positive side, the chart clearly shows that the $2.38-$2.40 area represents a pivotal support level.

This area has acted as a barrier to several previous recovery attempts and is now the level the price needs to reclaim to confirm the continuation of its upward trend.

Momentum indicators are beginning to show signs of stabilization, with the MACD indicator appearing stable, suggesting a possible bullish crossover, which indicates a decrease in selling pressure. If Ripple's price manages to break and hold above $2.40, this structure opens the door for a stronger move towards $2.81, and then the psychological zone at $3.20 indicated on the chart.