Crypto expert John Squire recently tweeted a price of $136.01 for XRP while openly acknowledging that the figure does not reflect reality. In the post, Squire wrote, “$XRP at $136.01. I wish it were true someday…,” signaling that the valuation was aspirational rather than factual. The tweet included a short video clip from a CNBC Crypto World broadcast, which later proved to contain an on-screen pricing error related to XRP. Squire’s post did not assert that XRP was trading anywhere near that level. Instead, it highlighted a discrepancy between long-term expectations held by some market participants and present market conditions. $XRP at $136.01 I wish it were true someday… pic.twitter.com/gKyjGEZ9hE — John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) January 29, 2026 CNBC Segment Displays Incorrect XRP Price In the attached CNBC Crypto World clip, the anchor reviewed cryptocurrency market performance over the past seven days. The segment stated that Bitcoin declined by roughly 0.4% during that period, while Ether fell by just under 0.8%. The report also noted that Solana’s SOL token experienced heavier losses, around 3.8% over the same timeframe. However, the on-screen graphic shown during the broadcast showed XRP at $126.01, which was incorrect. At the time of the segment and the tweet, XRP was trading at approximately $1.78. The price shown on the program was a clear mistake and does not reflect actual market data. Other prices displayed in the graphic included Bitcoin at $89,532 and Ether at $2,996, with data attributed to Coin Metrics. Community Responses Address Long-Term Expectations Several X users responded to Squire’s tweet, sharing their own views on XRP’s current price levels and long-term outlook. One user, Joe Manzanares, focused on accumulation, stating that extended periods with XRP trading below two dollars allow him to continue buying. He added that while he would prefer another year to accumulate, he doubts the market will provide such a prolonged opportunity. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Another commenter, CryptOpus (@ImCryptOpus), expressed a more aggressive long-term stance. Responding directly to the hypothetical $136.01 figure, the user stated that such a price would represent only an early phase, adding that higher targets remain ahead for XRP. Clarifying Intent Amid a Broadcast Error Squire’s tweet did not present a price prediction or timeline and did not claim that XRP was trading at triple-digit levels. Instead, the post juxtaposed an aspirational figure with a mainstream financial news segment that, despite its pricing error, outlined recent market weakness across major digital assets. The correction of the XRP price is essential for context, as the asset continues to trade near $1.78, well below the figure mistakenly displayed during the CNBC broadcast. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post XRP Abruptly Surges to $126 On CNBC. Here’s What Happened appeared first on Times Tabloid .
