Crypto strategist Armando Pantoja has sparked renewed excitement among XRP holders with a bold long-term forecast: a potential 33,233% price increase for XRP. In a recent post on X, Pantoja suggested that while XRP may not hit $1,000 anytime soon, not this year or next, it could eventually reach that level, provided investors are patient enough to wait a decade or more.
XRP in a Bear Trap: A Time to Accumulate?
Pantoja describes the current market phase as a “huge bear trap,” where panic selling has shaken out weak hands. He believes XRP is severely undervalued due to lingering uncertainty from the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit, which he argues has reset the token’s growth trajectory.
The legal setback, he says, brought XRP “back to square one,” echoing how Bitcoin took eight years to stabilize above the $1,000 mark. Pantoja remains undeterred: “A 33,233% return? I’ll wait 10+ years for that.”
$XRP to $1,000? Not tomorrow. Not this year, not next year…..But eventually. Yes.
Right now, we’re inside a huge XRP bear trap. Many panicked and sold.
⁰#XRP’s lawsuit pushed us back to square one.Remember, $BTC took 8 years just to stay above $1,000.
A 33,233% return?… pic.twitter.com/6qE7fYf8jV
— Armando Pantoja (@_TallGuyTycoon) July 26, 2025
Legal Hurdles and Regulatory Reset
The SEC’s ongoing legal battle with Ripple has been a major headwind. Although Ripple scored a partial win in 2023, securing clarity that XRP isn’t a security when sold on exchanges, it still faces penalties related to institutional sales. A recent attempt by both Ripple and the SEC to reduce a $125 million penalty and remove a permanent injunction was rejected by Judge Analisa Torres in June 2025.
Ripple has shown willingness to withdraw its counter-appeal, and while the SEC has not yet formally dropped its appeal, both parties appear poised to move forward without additional litigation. The court has ordered a joint status report by August 15, 2025, which could mark a turning point in the case and in XRP’s regulatory clarity.
Institutional Moves and a Banking License in Play
Backing his long-term thesis, Pantoja recently disclosed a significant XRP accumulation during a sharp 19% price drop in mid-July. His conviction stems from Ripple’s fundamental utility in cross-border payments and its pursuit of a U.S. national banking license, a move he believes will legitimize XRP’s role in institutional finance.
He argues that if XRP’s market cap were to eventually rival Bitcoin’s, the token could climb as high as $36.42. While that’s a far cry from the $1,000 mark, it lays the foundation for future exponential growth as adoption increases over time.
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Realistic Expectations vs. Lofty Ambitions
At the time of writing, XRP trades at $3.22, with modest short-term forecasts pointing toward resistance at $3.60–$3.90 and more optimistic projections topping out around $6.90. Long-term models suggest XRP could hit $10 to $15 by the end of the decade if key regulatory and adoption milestones are met.
However, projections of $100 or more remain speculative and depend heavily on global financial integration.
Final Thoughts: Patience Required
Armando Pantoja’s vision is not about short-term price action but a patient, utility-driven rally fueled by adoption and clarity. His call for a 33,233% return reflects confidence in XRP’s long-term fundamentals. But even he acknowledges: it won’t happen overnight.
For now, XRP remains a project in transition, still shaking off legal shadows and awaiting its next major breakout.
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