In his latest commentary on XRP, Pantoja emphasized the token’s strong long-term outlook despite the recent correction that pulled it back from its 2025 yearly high of $3.66 down to around $3.00.
Absolute Confidence in the $1,000 Target
According to Pantoja, XRP reaching four digits is “certain,” but investors must remain patient as the journey will likely take longer than many anticipate.
Previously, Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, predicted that XRP could hit $1,500 to $2,000 as early as January 2026. Pantoja, however, dismissed this as unrealistic.
To illustrate his point, Pantoja drew parallels with Bitcoin. BTC first touched $1,000 in November 2013, just four years after launch, but quickly lost that level and struggled to reclaim it. It wasn’t until Q1 2017 – eight years after its debut – that Bitcoin firmly conquered the $1,000 threshold.
From this perspective, Pantoja argued that XRP will likely need a similar timeline.
The SEC Lawsuit’s Impact
Another factor slowing XRP’s progress, according to Pantoja, is the ongoing lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which began in late 2020. He described this legal battle as a “reset button” that forced XRP to restart its growth trajectory.
Based on this reasoning, Pantoja suggested that if XRP follows Bitcoin’s eight-year timeline, it could realistically reach $1,000 sometime between 2033 and 2035.
Massive Returns for the Patient Investor
Although the wait may be long, Pantoja stressed that the potential rewards make it worthwhile: waiting a decade for a 33,000% return. With XRP currently trading around $3.16, the percentage increase required to hit $1,000 has already dropped to about 31,500%.
In short, from Pantoja’s long-term perspective, XRP’s road to $1,000 may be slow, but for investors who can wait, it could be one of the most lucrative plays of the decade.
