Jake Claver maintains a public wager that XRP will close out December 31 above $750. With the digital asset currently hovering around $1.03, crypto commentator John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) recently reminded the market that Claver has just 50 days remaining.
Achieving this would demand a 72,800% increase over the span of 50 days. Squire subsequently posed a question on the minds of numerous investors: “Is Jake early or right?”
Jake Claver’s $750 Call
Claver originally targeted $750 for the conclusion of 2025, but that milestone failed to materialize. Community members previously criticized him over the missed forecast, listing it alongside other failed 2025 XRP forecasts. Detractors claimed his predictions are designed for engagement rather than deep analysis.
Unfazed, Claver has extended his timeline, setting the deadline for a $750 XRP to December 31, 2026. Squire also highlighted that Claver has introduced a $10,000 target for early 2027.
His thesis rests on the belief that institutional adoption of blockchain architecture will generate enormous demand for XRP to function as a bridge asset for cross-border settlements. He frequently points to Monica Long’s remarks regarding 2026 serving as the breakthrough year for full-scale institutional adoption to support his view.
50 DAYS LEFT
Jake Claver's call: XRP above $750 on December 31.
His words: "Serious. I have a public bet on it."XRP today: $1.03.
The critics are laughing.
Jake isn't backing down. He still sees $10,000 by early 2027.When XRP reprices, who's laughing then?
Is Jake… pic.twitter.com/P7TYZAXf0g
— John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) November 12, 2026
XRP Has Been Sliding
Current market conditions make reaching the target increasingly difficult with each passing day. XRP dropped 18% in October ahead of the midterm elections. Selling pressure intensified further after November 3, when Democrats secured control of the House and Senate, introducing fresh uncertainty surrounding potential pro-crypto legislation.
XRP has since retreated to $1.03, a threshold analysts view as vital support. Slipping below $1.03 could clear a path toward $0.98. Over the past year, XRP has tumbled nearly 50%, suffering a sharper correction than Bitcoin’s 27% decline over the same timeframe.
XRP Army Reacts
The XRP community’s response to the prediction has been divided. One user pointed out that Claver issued the identical forecast last year, though she added that she hopes he proves correct this time around. Another individual dismissed the price target entirely, arguing that Claver is simply chasing attention.
One observer said it is time to wake up from the fantasy of securing a 700x return in a mere 50 days. Conversely, another participant showed backing for Claver while acknowledging there are many elements of the financial markets outside of his control, expressing overall optimism about the future.
The Clock is Running
Squire’s inquiry cuts both ways. Should XRP finish out December 31 near its current $1.03 valuation, Claver’s credibility will take another heavy public blow. However, if structural shifts occur over the next 50 days to propel XRP upward, the narrative will flip completely. The community remains tuned in, and the outcome will reveal itself in less than 50 days.