21Shares forecasts XRP target price of $2.45 in 2026, warns of correction risk
American asset management firm 21Shares in its latest report predicts a baseline target price of $2.45 for Ripple (XRP) in 2026; in an optimistic scenario, if institutional demand and RWA applications expand, the price could reach as high as $2.69. The report notes that XRP, which briefly surged to $3.65 in 2025, has now fallen back below $2. Analysis suggests that the 55 consecutive days of net capital inflows into XRP ETFs and the resolution of SEC cases have eliminated major uncertainties. 21Shares also warns tha

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#MiddleEastTensionsEscalate The first wave felt a bit like a "gamified faucet"—if the game wasn't fun, the only reason to stay was the paycheck, which inevitably led to the tokenomic death spirals we saw in 2021-2022. Seeing developers prioritize fun-first gameplay is the "adulting" phase GameFi had to go through.
​Here’s a quick breakdown of the core shifts you mentioned, organized for clarity:
​The GameFi Evolution: 2021 vs. 2026

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While the memes provide the flavor, the infrastructure is the kitchen. Two things are making this "rebound" feel different from previous cycles:
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