Software Engineer Admits He Was Wrong About His 2025 XRP Price Prediction, Says “I Am Not a Fortune Teller”

Vincent Van Code, a widely followed software engineer in the XRP community, has openly acknowledged his failed year-end XRP price outlook.

In a tweet, he said he expected XRP’s price to be higher by now than its current level. Notably, the software engineer previously predicted a $30 to $50 price range for XRP. Meanwhile, the coin is still trading below $2 today.

“I Thought XRP Would Be Much Higher by Now”

According to him, the plan itself has not changed, only the start date. From his perspective, progress remains intact, just delayed.

Failed Year-End XRP Price Prediction

Back in July, Van Code predicted that XRP could eventually reach $30–$50. He shared the estimate after repeated community requests, stressing that it was his personal conviction rather than hype. While he set no specific timeline for the price target, he viewed it as a future possibility.

Meanwhile, other XRP community figures, such as Dustin Layton, boldly asserted that the price would be “at least” $50 by the end of this year. This outlook required a 25x increase and a $3 trillion valuation. Influencer Alex Cobb also projected a $22 price by December 2025.

Now, reflecting on these expectations, Van Code admitted the prediction had failed. At the time of his $50 outlook, XRP was trading above $2. Today, it stands at around $1.83.

He stressed, however, that market participation is not about predicting the future with certainty. “I am not a fortune teller,” he wrote. Instead, it is about research, evaluating facts, and making informed decisions.

What Has Really Changed for XRP?

Regarding why the bullish outlook failed to materialize, Van Code urged the community to reassess what has actually changed over the past year.

In his view, there has been no major negative development involving Ripple or XRP that would justify the price weakness.

As a result, he pointed to macroeconomic conditions and the overall market environment as possible reasons for XRP’s underperformance. Specifically, he highlighted Bitcoin whale activity, low trading volumes, and heavy derivatives trading as factors that can distort prices across the crypto market.

According to him, pump-and-dump behavior, combined with aggressive short and long positioning, often impacts altcoins like XRP regardless of their fundamentals.

“Do Your Own Research”

Beyond market commentary, Van Code stressed the importance of discipline and education. He advised holders to avoid gambling, study crypto fundamentals, read project documentation, and understand how financial systems work. He also warned against blindly following influencers or hype, noting that shortcuts in crypto often lead to losses.

Ultimately, while 2025 is not ending the way most XRP holders had hoped, attention is now turning to 2026 as a potential turnaround year for XRP.