XRP price forecasts have come under scrutiny as analysts retract earlier predictions. Community figure Zach Rector clarified that he never projected a $1,000 price for 2025, while Jake Claver, who anticipated four-digit gains, faces criticism as XRP remains below $2. Despite citing ETF interest and SWIFT volume as potential catalysts, XRP's price has not surged as expected. Rector has adjusted his forecast, now predicting XRP to reach $20–$30 in the near term, with a revised $100 target pushed from 2025 to 2030. The ongoing skepticism among traders is reflected in the mixed signals from the fear and greed index, highlighting the challenges in accurately predicting crypto price movements.