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XRP Price Forecast Cut 65% Amid ETF Outflows

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Key Insights:

  • Standard Chartered reduced XRP’s 2026 price target from $8 to $2.80.
  • Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana forecasts were also lowered after recent market selloff.
  • XRP ETF assets dropped 40% after reaching record $1.6 billion.
XRP Price Forecast Cut 65% Amid ETF Outflows
XRP Price Forecast Cut 65% Amid ETF Outflows

Standard Chartered has reduced its 2026 XRP price target by 65% and now expects further weakness in the crypto market. The bank cut its forecast for XRP from $8 to $2.80 in a note sent to investors. It cited ETF outflows and macro pressure as reasons for the revision.

XRP Forecast Cut After Market Selloff

The revision follows a sharp downturn across digital assets in February. Geoffrey Kendrick, global head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, addressed the recent volatility. He wrote, “Recent price action for digital assets has been challenging, to say the least.”

He added, “We expect further declines near-term and we lower our forecasts across the asset class.” During the recent selloff, XRP fell to $1.16, its lowest level in more than a year. The token later rebounded but remains below earlier highs.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana Targets Lowered

Standard Chartered also reduced its projections for other major cryptocurrencies. The bank lowered its year-end Bitcoin target from $150,000 to $100,000. Ethereum’s forecast dropped from $7,000 to $4,000, while Solana’s target fell from $250 to $135.

Bitcoin declined about 28% over the past month before recovering from near $60,000. Other large-cap tokens posted similar losses during the same period. The bank said XRP is expected to move in line with Ethereum over time.

ETF Flows Reverse After Early Gains

XRP started 2026 with strong gains. The token rose 25% in the first week of the year. On January 5, assets in XRP exchange-traded funds reached a record $1.6 billion, according to SoSoValue.

That figure later fell by roughly 40% as sentiment weakened. The wider crypto market recorded one of its steepest pullbacks in nearly four years. Analysts pointed to weaker risk appetite and tighter financial conditions.

Clarity Act Remains in Focus

Attention now turns to the Clarity Act in the US Senate. Supporters say the bill could provide clearer rules for digital assets. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said its passage may support market recovery.

Ripple chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty said he had a “productive session” at the White House. He stated, 

“Clear, bipartisan momentum remains behind sensible crypto market structure legislation.”

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Olivia Stephanie

17 February 2026, 08:29:22 GMT +0000

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