XRP's price is experiencing renewed attention following a forecast by Standard Chartered predicting it could reach $8 by the end of 2026. The cryptocurrency is currently trading around $1.85-$1.90, having recovered from a recent pullback. Analysts suggest that increased trading volumes, institutional investment, and anticipated U.S. regulatory clarity are shifting the narrative for XRP from legal risk to a financial asset. Spot XRP ETFs have seen significant inflows since their launch, and XRP has outperformed some major peers year-to-date.