Standard Chartered Cuts 2026 XRP Price Forecast From $8 to $2.80 — Why?

Key Takeaways Standard Chartered has cut its near-term crypto forecasts, slashing XRP price the hardest. Bitcoin’s end-2026 forecast was cut again to $100,000 from $150,000. Despite near-term cuts, long-term bullish targets remain intact. Standard Chartered has lowered its price forecasts for major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP. The firm says the market could face another leg down in the months ahead before stabilizing later in 2026. Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s global h ...