Analyst Zach Rector has criticized Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, for his prediction that XRP would reach $100 by the end of the year. As of December 30, 2025, XRP's price remained below $2, leading Rector to label the forecast as misleading. Claver defended his prediction, citing potential ETF inflows and regulatory changes as possible catalysts for a price surge. The debate intensified as XRP community member Levi Rietveld challenged Claver's forecast with a $1 million bet against it. This controversy highlights the ongoing divisions among digital asset market commentators, especially as ETF news continues to influence market dynamics.