XRP has returned above $1.40 after weeks of uneven trading, but some investors believe the quiet recovery could be the start of a longer story.
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The token was changing hands around $1.43 at last check, still far from previous highs. While the broader crypto market remains cautious, new comments from a European investment manager have added fuel to longer-term price discussions.
Bold predictions from a German investor
During a recent segment on Der Aktionär TV, Michel Oliver, head of Tokentus Investment AG, said XRP could rise between $7 and $9 in a future bull cycle.
Based on reports, he linked that projection to the network’s increasing institutional use and what he sees as its expanding role in global payments. He argued that the token could serve as a core settlement tool if adoption continues at its current pace.
Oliver pointed to infrastructure rather than short-term hype. According to him, the foundation will be laid by acquiring licenses and partnerships that can support higher transaction volumes over time.
He stressed that such growth is unlikely to be fully realized at the current market stage, suggesting the bigger move could come after another reset in sentiment.
😳German news media say #XRP will form the backbone of the new financial system.
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▫️ $7–$9 short term pic.twitter.com/u79obRShDL— BULLRUNNERS (@BullrunnersHQ) February 10, 2026
Licensing and network expansion
Reports indicate that Ripple has obtained more than 60 financial licenses worldwide, including an electronic money license in the United Kingdom. This approval will allow the company to operate certain regulated payment services in the region.
The regulatory footprint has been steadily expanding, and that progress has been held up as a reason for long-term optimism.
The basic blockchain is called XRP Ledger. It was created to enable fast and cheap transactions. XRP is used to facilitate this.
The assumption is that as more institutions are added to this ledger, this token may increase. The opposite of this is that this does not necessarily lead to an increase in value.
Currently, going from this price to $9 would be an increase of over 500%. While this is possible, it has been done before. It takes a lot of money to enter this market.
European access is increasing
Access to XRP has been expanded within Europe. The crypto exchange Safello has expanded access to XRP in more European Union countries. It has done this after receiving permission under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework.
The exchange has supported XRP trading since December 2025.
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Greater availability can improve liquidity. It can also attract new participants into the market. Yet stock exchange listings alone rarely provide more than one hundred percent profit.
For now, XRP is in a rebuilding phase. Some investors see the growth in licensing and inflows of ETFs as early signs of strength. Others remain cautious, noting that infrastructure progress should ultimately be reflected in sustained demand.
The coming cycles will determine whether the $7 to $9 range becomes a milestone or remains an ambitious forecast.
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