XRP to $20? Expert Says People Are Not Ready for What’s Coming
A prominent crypto analyst is making a bold case for XRP. The argument centers on two catalysts: the pending CLARITY Act and the arrival of XRP spot ETFs. Together, these developments could drive XRP to $20, a price level that would have seemed unrealistic just months ago.
The CLARITY Act as a Turning Point
Crypto pundit John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) posted recently about what he sees as a defining moment for XRP. His position is direct. Regulation has been the primary obstacle holding XRP back, and legislative clarity changes that equation entirely.
“The second the CLARITY Act gets approved, everything changes,” Squire stated. “Because when Wall Street finally gets regulatory clarity, the money starts moving.”
The CLARITY Act aims to establish a defined regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has reiterated that XRP has legal clarity, but the CLARITY Act will reinforce confidence in the overall market, giving XRP another boost.
🚨🔥 XRP TO $20 🔥🚨
People are NOT ready for what’s coming…
CLARITY Act + XRP ETFs = EXPLOSION. 🚀
And honestly?
$20 could end up looking CHEAP.
— John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) May 7, 2026
Institutional Capital and ETF Demand
Squire’s $20 price target also rests heavily on the anticipated launch of XRP spot ETFs. Multiple spot XRP ETFs are already trading. Canary Capital, Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, and Bitwise have all launched products, pulling in over $1 billion in cumulative inflows since late 2025. That demand is real. The larger question is what happens when BlackRock and Fidelity enter the community
Squire remarked on both firms by name, noting that their ETFs could significantly reduce XRP’s available supply. Neither has filed for a spot XRP ETF yet. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF holds over $54 billion in assets. There are rumors that the firm is considering a spot XRP ETF, and entry into XRP would represent a different category of institutional validation entirely.
Fidelity carries similar weight. When firms of that size file, allocators across pensions, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds take notice. Supply tightens. Demand accelerates.
XRP’s Use Case Sets It Apart
Squire drew a clear distinction between XRP and speculative assets. “XRP was never built for memes,” he said. “It was built to move money.” Ripple’s XRP-powered technology targets cross-border transactions and bank settlement. That positions XRP differently from assets with no institutional or commercial adoption.
Squire argued that once markets begin pricing XRP as financial infrastructure rather than a speculative token, the $20 target becomes a floor, not a ceiling.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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