{"id":63776,"date":"2026-02-17T11:45:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=63776"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:45:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:45:40","slug":"standard-chartered-has-sharply-revised-its-xrp-forecast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/standard-chartered-has-sharply-revised-its-xrp-forecast\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard Chartered Has Sharply Revised Its XRP Forecast!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"350\">UK-based banking giant <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/standard-chartered-shared-its-ethereum-price-forecast\/\"><strong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"134\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Standard Chartered<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a> has significantly lowered its year-end forecast for <strong>XRP<\/strong> following the sharp downturn in crypto markets in February. The bank revised its 2026 price target from $8 to $2.80, marking a roughly 65% downward adjustment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"487\">The revision reflects a broader reassessment of risk across the digital asset sector as volatility reshapes institutional expectations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/standard-chartered-has-sharply-revised-its-xrp-forecast\/#Short-Term_Pressure_May_Persist\" title=\"Short-Term Pressure May Persist\">Short-Term Pressure May Persist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/standard-chartered-has-sharply-revised-its-xrp-forecast\/#Sharp_Pullback_in_XRP_ETFs\" title=\"Sharp Pullback in XRP ETFs\">Sharp Pullback in XRP ETFs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/standard-chartered-has-sharply-revised-its-xrp-forecast\/#Targets_Lowered_Across_Major_Cryptocurrencies\" title=\"Targets Lowered Across Major Cryptocurrencies\">Targets Lowered Across Major Cryptocurrencies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"528\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short-Term_Pressure_May_Persist\"><\/span>Short-Term Pressure May Persist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"820\">Geoffrey Kendrick, Global Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered, described recent price action across crypto markets as particularly challenging in a note to investors. According to Kendrick, downside risks have increased not only for XRP but for the asset class as a whole.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1078\">He indicated that further near-term weakness cannot be ruled out, prompting the bank to adopt a more conservative outlook across major cryptocurrencies. The recalibration signals a shift toward caution as liquidity conditions and investor sentiment evolve.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1114\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharp_Pullback_in_XRP_ETFs\"><\/span>Sharp Pullback in XRP ETFs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1386\">XRP, which holds a market capitalization of approximately $90 billion, entered 2026 with strong momentum. In the first week of the year alone, the asset gained around 25%, supported by inflows into XRP-focused exchange-traded funds and favorable regulatory developments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1683\">On January 5, total assets locked in XRP ETFs reached a record $1.6 billion. However, by February 13, that figure had fallen to just over $1 billion, representing an approximate 40% decline. The contraction in ETF exposure appears to have played a role in the bank\u2019s more cautious price outlook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1683\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-196501 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/xrp-etf.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"374\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1738\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Targets_Lowered_Across_Major_Cryptocurrencies\"><\/span>Targets Lowered Across Major Cryptocurrencies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1976\">The downward revisions extend beyond XRP. Standard Chartered also cut its year-end Bitcoin forecast from $150,000 to $100,000. Ethereum\u2019s target was reduced from $7,000 to $4,000, while Solana\u2019s projection was lowered from $250 to $135.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2187\">Kendrick noted that XRP could track performance patterns similar to Ethereum. Both assets, he suggested, may benefit over time from growth in the stablecoin ecosystem and the tokenization of real-world assets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2349\">Overall, the updated projections underscore a more measured institutional stance toward digital assets amid heightened volatility and shifting macro conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2573\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Cryptocurrency markets carry significant risk, and individuals should conduct their own research before making financial decisions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2573\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">You can present your own thoughts as comments about the topic. 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