XRP has recently faced selling pressure after rallying to its yearly high of $3.66. The asset has since corrected to the $3.00 range in line with broader market weakness. While short-term conditions appear uncertain, some analysts continue to highlight the cryptocurrency’s long-term potential.
Armando Pantoja, a well-known crypto investor and commentator, recently reaffirmed his view that XRP could eventually reach $1,000. According to him, the target is realistic over a long period, although unlikely to materialize in the immediate future. His remarks came as a counterpoint to more aggressive projections in the market.
$XRP will eventually hit $1,000 but not tomorrow and not soon.$BTC took 8 years to sustain above $1,000.
The lawsuit held #XRP down, it's like we are starting from scratch.
But hey, I'll wait 10+ years for a 33,233% return. 💎👏🏽
Repost if you agree💯
— Armando Pantoja (@_TallGuyTycoon) July 25, 2025
For example, Jake Claver of Digital Ascension Group has suggested XRP could rise to between $1,500 and $2,000 by early 2026. Pantoja disagrees with this timeframe, stating that XRP will require significantly more time to achieve even the $1,000 threshold.
Comparing XRP’s Path to Bitcoin’s Growth
To support his stance, Pantoja pointed to Bitcoin’s historical trajectory. Bitcoin first crossed $1,000 in November 2013, approximately four years after its launch. However, it failed to sustain this milestone and required another three years to establish itself above the level in 2017. Altogether, it took eight years from inception for Bitcoin to hold that price region decisively.
Drawing from this history, Pantoja argued that XRP could experience a similar pattern. Yet, he acknowledged that the comparison highlights certain challenges. Unlike Bitcoin, the first and largest cryptocurrency, XRP has already been in existence for 13 years without reaching a comparable valuation.
Impact of Legal Proceedings
Pantoja attributed part of XRP’s delayed performance to the regulatory uncertainty surrounding its ongoing legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The case, which began in December 2020, disrupted investor confidence and delayed adoption. With the matter now nearing resolution, Pantoja believes the project may be able to restart its trajectory under more favourable conditions.
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He suggested that once legal risks are behind it, XRP could follow a growth path similar to what Bitcoin achieved in its first decade. Based on this reasoning, Pantoja estimated that XRP might take around eight additional years to reach the $1,000 mark, setting a tentative timeframe between 2033 and 2035.
Long-Term Returns for Patient Investors
At the current market price of about $3.10, XRP would need to appreciate roughly 3,100% to reach $1,000. While such a gain appears extraordinary, Pantoja emphasized that long-term investors willing to wait could still find the prospect attractive. In his view, a potential return of more than 30,000% over the course of a decade justifies optimism, provided investors understand the risks and extended timeline involved.
Although XRP’s immediate outlook reflects volatility and legal uncertainty, analysts like Armando Pantoja maintain that its long-term prospects remain strong. He expects eventual growth toward $1,000, but not within the rapid timelines suggested by some market commentators. Instead, his analysis underscores the importance of patience, suggesting that XRP’s climb to four-digit territory may not occur until the mid-2030s.
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