Asset manager 21Shares asked Elon Musk's Grok AI for XRP price predictions in a viral X post, but the AI notably ignored XRP while responding to Bitcoin and Ethereum queries.
Swiss asset manager 21Shares sparked debate across the crypto community after asking Elon Musk's Grok AI for XRP price predictions, only for the AI to conspicuously ignore the question while answering queries about Bitcoin and Ethereum.
21Shares, a prominent crypto asset manager with over $8 billion in assets under management, posted a viral query on X asking Grok for its XRP price prediction for 2026. The post quickly attracted massive attention from the XRP community, with thousands of users waiting to see the AI's response.
However, despite repeated questions about XRP's price from multiple users in the thread, Grok notably responded only to Bitcoin and Ethereum price queries while ignoring all XRP-related questions. XRP supporters expressed frustration at the apparent snub, with some questioning whether the AI has been programmed to avoid XRP predictions.
As of publication, XRP trades below $1.90, while Bitcoin hovers around $88,000 and Ethereum near $2,950.
The incident highlights the growing intersection between AI tools and crypto market analysis, as well as ongoing debates about XRP's position among major cryptocurrencies.
21Shares has published its own scenario-based XRP predictions: a base case of $2.45 (29% upside), a bull case of $2.69 (42% upside), and a bear case of $1.60 (16% downside). The asset manager cited regulatory stability, institutional adoption, and cross-border settlement utility as key factors.
Earlier this month, Grok did produce an XRP price prediction when prompted differently, suggesting $10 by end-2026. However, Grok later clarified this was "a fun hypothetical" rather than a serious forecast, noting it deliberately included playful elements in the image response.
The crypto community continues to debate AI-generated price predictions and their reliability. As institutional players like 21Shares increasingly engage with AI tools publicly, expect more scrutiny of how these systems handle different cryptocurrencies. XRP's ongoing regulatory clarity following the Ripple case outcome could influence whether AI systems provide more confident predictions going forward.
This is a developing story. Grok's response patterns may change as the AI continues to be updated. Investors should rely on fundamental analysis rather than AI-generated price predictions for investment decisions.
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