Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction: Potential Targets After the $550M Move on the XRPL

Ripple (XRP) is back in focus after Ripple detailed how the XRPL ecosystem support model is evolving in 2026, noting that more than 550 million USDT has been deployed into XRPL initiatives since 2017. The update highlights a shift toward more distributed allocations and new entry points for builders, and it lands as the asset hovers in a key technical area, shaping a mixed near-term price outlook.

In its February 26 update (https://ripple.com/insights/supporting-innovation-on-the-xrp-ledger/), Ripple described an expanded ecosystem framework designed to help more teams build production-ready applications on the XRPL. The company said support over the years has included non-equity grants, builder incentives, partnerships, and accelerator-style programs - covering areas such as payments, DeFi, tokenization, AI, and enterprise use cases. For 2026, the focus moves toward broader participation through multiple independent pathways, rather than a single centralized route for backing and support.

Ripple's post outlined several initiatives tied to this shift, including a Builder Program aimed at institutional-grade applications, expansion via accelerator partnerships, and regional competitions. The update also referenced community-facing structures such as XAO DAO, described as a hybrid DAO model intended to enable microgrants and faster experimentation, alongside independent ecosystem organizations such as XRPL Commons. Ripple also said a dedicated XRPL support hub will launch "soon" as a single point of entry where builders can discover grants, accelerators, and resources across the broader network.

Why This Matters: Approaching the $1.50 Decision Zone

Why does this matter for the trajectory? The ecosystem update is a narrative catalyst that can influence sentiment around utility and adoption - but it does not automatically translate into immediate momentum. In the near term, market participants are still watching whether the asset can reclaim or hold key levels after February's volatility.

On the technical side, the asset has been hovering around the mid-$1.40s in recent coverage, with the $1.50 area often cited as a near-term decision zone. Should momentum build and the asset clear this resistance, analysts point to immediate upside targets near $1.533, with room for further expansion toward the $1.59 and $1.60 levels. Looking further ahead, the 50-day Simple Moving Average near $1.69 stands as another major hurdle. Conversely, a failure to hold structural support, particularly the $1.39 and $1.31 levels, could invalidate the bullish setup and keep the outlook cautious.

For now, the clean takeaway is this: Ripple's XRPL support model update provides a fresh, measurable "what's changing" story. Whether the valuation responds decisively will depend on confirmation at key levels and the broader macroeconomic backdrop, not the headline alone.

While XRPL Targets Were Monitored, MTAUR Saw a Roughly 3x Move in Three Months

While observing these massive ecosystem updates and technical decision zones, I found myself looking for a setup with more straightforward mechanics. That search led me to Minotaurus (MTAUR) (http://minotaurus.io/insight/1abab57bbac6b1ba3d02).

Instead of waiting for multi-billion USDT entities to move the needle, I secured an entry back in December. Since then, I have personally seen the value of those holdings multiply by roughly 3x as the project successfully advanced through its presale stages. For me, the deciding factor was transparency. I checked the Coinsult "Proof of Assets" report and verified that the treasury holds over 2.7 million USDT, with absolutely zero outbound transfers for 549 days.

Looking at the live dashboard (http://minotaurus.io/insight/1abab57bbac6b1ba3d02) today, the total amount collected has reached 3,124,566 USDT. Another detail catching my attention is the current timeline. The 0.00012678 USDT tier is approaching the next scheduled phase at 0.00014 USDT (http://minotaurus.io/insight/1abab57bbac6b1ba3d02). Considering the project's outlined listing goal of 0.00020000 USDT, getting involved at this stage felt like a more grounded approach for me, rather than trying to guess the exact moment a major resistance breakout will occur in the broader market.

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