In a recent video addressed to the XRP community, crypto commentator Austin Hilton discussed the importance of market timing, pointing out that the largest wave of buyers has yet to enter the market and will soon drive a major impact. He also outlined his projected price targets for the digital asset.
XRP Holding its Ground
At the time of his video, XRP was changing hands at $1.51, reflecting an 8.5% increase over the preceding month. This upward movement occurred amid a difficult economic climate, which he noted included the U.S.-Iran conflict, rising oil and gas costs, inflation, and growing uncertainty surrounding artificial intelligence.
Additionally, he pointed to the defeat of the CLARITY Act and an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Despite these hurdles, Hilton believes the crypto sector weathered the storm admirably, noting that a 30% correction could easily have occurred instead.
XRP Holders! The Wave Is Coming! pic.twitter.com/VHGg4lFpsl
— Austin Hilton (@austinahilton) September 29, 2026
Early Holders Waited for the Crowd
Hilton reassured his audience that current participants remain early to the trend, as the general public has not yet piled in. He anticipates the masses will flood the market once green candles appear across the board, alongside Bitcoin reaching $130,000 and XRP hitting $10. At that juncture, latecomers will decide that cryptocurrency is appealing.
Investors who accumulated tokens early at $0.60, $1, or $2 will consequently look exceptionally smart. Advising viewers to remain calm and steer clear of panic, Hilton mentioned that he holds XRP himself, reports on it daily, and maintains strong conviction in its potential as both a technology and an investment vehicle.
The Double-digit Targets
Describing XRP as a premier asset, Hilton argued it presents tremendous potential for 10x, 20x, or 30x gains. A climb to $10 represents approximately 6.5 times the price referenced in his video, which would push XRP’s market capitalization to $690 billion. Comparing that figure to the existing $95 billion market cap, he remarked that it is “not that much in the grand scheme of things,” while revealing his ultimate target for XRP is $20.
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He further drew comparisons between XRP and Bitcoin, calculating that a $1 million Bitcoin would require a market cap approaching $20 trillion—roughly 11 times higher than the price he mentioned. He expressed confidence that Bitcoin will eventually reach that milestone, even if it does not happen immediately.
The Outlook for XRP
Ultimately, Hilton linked future price appreciation to the influx of new retail participants. He forecasts that their participation will initially propel XRP toward $10, establishing it firmly in double-digit territory, before eventually climbing toward his personal $20 objective. Until that fresh capital materializes, he stressed that investors must exercise patience.