- Early Bitcoin adopter Davinci Jeremie says XRP could still surge to $24 this year, despite recent price dips.
- However, he warns investors against supporting XRP, calling it a “banker’s coin” tied to the traditional financial system.
In a surprising twist, early Bitcoin adopter and crypto influencer Davinci Jeremie is doubling down on his previously bullish prediction for XRP, stating that the controversial token could “possibly” skyrocket to $24 this year.
Jeremie, known for urging people to buy Bitcoin back in 2013, stirred the pot again in a recent video shared with his 826,000 followers on X. Despite XRP losing nearly half its value earlier this year—dropping from a seven-year high of $3.34 to $1.64—Jeremie hasn’t entirely dismissed the idea of a monumental rally. With XRP currently trading around $2.10, a surge to $24 would mark an explosive 1,042% gain.
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“There’s still a possibility it could do something crazy,” Jeremie said, even as he reiterated his longstanding view that XRP isn’t a wise investment for crypto purists.
The key reason behind his renewed optimism? Government backing.
According to Jeremie, XRP is receiving unexpected support from top U.S. officials. Last month, former President Donald Trump revealed the U.S. would add XRP to a national crypto reserve, even listing it before Bitcoin and Ethereum. While the final signed order included only Bitcoin, XRP’s presence in these discussions has fueled speculation that it’s being strategically positioned as a potential reserve asset.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has also floated the idea of a multi-asset national crypto reserve, including Bitcoin and XRP. This, combined with high-level mentions of the token, suggests XRP might be gaining traction behind the scenes.
Still, Jeremie cautions that XRP remains the “banker’s coin,” warning investors that buying it supports traditional financial systems that exploit the average person.
“Do you want to support a system that steals from you every time they screw up?” he asked.
While prominent analysts like Egrag and Javon Marks see $24—and even $99—as achievable targets for XRP, Jeremie remains torn. The price action could be dramatic, but for him, the ethical dilemma outweighs the hype.
