Analyst Turns Bearish on Ethereum, Bullish on XRP's All-Time High Return

Source: CoinEdition Original Title: Analyst Turns Bearish on Ethereum, Bullish on XRP’s All-Time High Return Original Link: https://coinedition.com/analyst-turns-bearish-on-ethereum-bullish-on-xrps-all-time-high-return/ XRP could have a stronger chance of returning to its previous all-time high than Ethereum, according to crypto analyst Santiago R. Santos. His view is based not on hype, but on how Ripple operates as a business and how it builds products around XRP.

Santos said Ripple stands out among major crypto projects because it combines decentralized security with centralized decision-making.

More Bullish on XRP Than ETH

Santos made a bold comparison between XRP and Ethereum, saying Ripple has a better chance of revisiting its peak price if markets recover.

“I think Ripple has a higher probability than pretty much any other crypto network in the top 10 to actually reach that all-time high,” he said. In contrast, he added, “I’m very bearish on Ethereum going back to its all-time high.”

When asked directly whether he is more bullish on XRP hitting its previous peak than ETH, Santos replied clearly: “Yes.”

Why Ripple’s Strategy Matters

According to Santos, one of Ripple’s biggest strengths is its focused product strategy. He argues that fully decentralized product development often fails because no one is clearly in charge.

“Decentralized product strategy in crypto rarely works,” he said, pointing out that Ethereum lacks a clear product decision-making structure. Ripple, on the other hand, runs more like a traditional company, which allows it to move faster and execute long-term plans.

Acquisitions Strengthen Ripple’s Position

Ripple’s recent acquisitions have also played a major role in shifting sentiment. Over the past year, the company completed several notable deals, including Hidden Road, Metaco, and Rail, among others.

“Ripple is an interesting exercise where they actually might grow into their valuation,” he said, calling the acquisition strategy “impressive.”

Looking ahead, he added that heading into 2026, Ripple’s business development efforts stand out across the crypto industry. “I’m actually more optimistic about Ripple and their BD muscle than any other project in the space,” he said.

XRP Price Struggles

Despite the bullishness XRP’s price action remains mixed. At the time of writing, XRP is trading below $2. According to CoinMarketCap, XRP’s all-time high was $3.84, reached on January 4, 2018. The token is still down more than 50% from that peak.

Still, analysts like Santos believe Ripple’s long-term strategy, acquisitions, and execution could give XRP a stronger chance of reclaiming lost ground compared to other cryptocurrencies.