Speculation about XRP’s long-term price potential continues to divide opinions within the cryptocurrency community, with some supporters maintaining that institutional involvement could eventually drive the asset to levels far beyond current market expectations. One recent post from crypto enthusiast XRPMoonWalk presented a particularly bold outlook, arguing that banks and large financial institutions could rapidly send XRP above $10,000 and effectively leave retail investors unable to accumulate meaningful amounts. In a post shared on X, XRPMoonWalk stated that once XRP moves beyond the $10,000 mark , retail participants would be “forever locked out.” According to the commentator, taking the asset to that level would be relatively easy for banks and institutions, describing the move as “child’s play.” He further suggested that when this process begins, the price increase would happen very quickly. Once $XRP goes over $10,000 they know retail will be forever locked out, so sending it to $10K is child’s play for banks and institutions. They’re going to do this and it’s going to be fast when they do. https://t.co/dtWRAMAuqK — XRPMoonWalk (@XRPMoonWalkK) June 12, 2026 Community Members Offer Similar Views Some users who responded to the post echoed the sentiment that institutional players would prefer to accumulate before retail investors gain broader access to significant positions. CryptoPhoenix27 stated that even prices between $10 and $20 per token would already place XRP out of reach for many investors seeking substantial holdings. The commenter suggested that major market participants understand this dynamic and would likely favor a rapid move that limits opportunities for smaller investors. According to the user, institutions do not want ordinary investors participating in what they described as the market’s most favorable phase. The comments reflected a belief shared by a segment of XRP supporters who expect large-scale institutional adoption to influence the asset’s valuation. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Critics Push Back Against the Prediction Not everyone agreed with the five-digit price projection. Several users openly challenged the assumptions behind the post and questioned whether such valuations are realistic. Javi Mosquera, who noted that he had previously defended XRPMoonWalk, wrote that he could not support the latest claim. Meanwhile, VRH Ventures urged users to conduct their own research and stated that XRP is unlikely to reach triple-digit prices before 2030, let alone 4-digit or 5-digit levels. Another user, identified as Nk, rejected the idea that retail investors would be excluded if XRP reached $10,000. The commenter pointed to Bitcoin’s current valuation and noted that investors continue to buy the asset even at prices above $100,000, suggesting that fractional ownership would still make XRP accessible. The exchange highlighted the wide range of opinions surrounding XRP’s future valuation, with optimistic forecasts and skeptical assessments remaining sharply divided across the digital asset community. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Pundit Says Retail Will Be Forever Locked Out Once XRP Hits This Price appeared first on Times Tabloid .