Top altcoins are mimicking BTC's late April bullish breakout that set the stage for a rally to $100,000.
“We believe that there are certain advantages to integrating XRP and its related infrastructure into its healthcare ecosystem,” the firm said in the release.
The SEC filed the agreement with Ripple, CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and Executive Chairman Chris Larsen with the district court on Thursday.
XRP price found support at $2.120 and started a fresh increase. The price is now gaining pace and might clear the $2.350 resistance zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.150 zone. The price is now trading above $2.150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a steep bullish trend line forming with support at $2.30 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if there is a close above the $2.350 resistance. XRP Price Eyes More Gains XRP price remained supported above the $2.120 level and started a fresh upward wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to surpass the $2.150 and $2.220 levels. The bulls pushed the price above the $2.250 resistance zone to set the pace for more gains. Finally, it tested the $2.330 zone. A high was formed at $2.330 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.106 swing low to the $2.330 high. The price is now trading above $2.250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a steep bullish trend line forming with support at $2.30 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.330 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.350 level. The next resistance is $2.420. A clear move above the $2.420 resistance might send the price toward the $2.50 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.550 resistance or even $2.6350 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.750. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.350 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.30 level. The next major support is near the $2.220 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.220 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.150 support. The next major support sits near the $2.120 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.300 and $2.250. Major Resistance Levels – $2.330 and $2.350.
After a brief period of consolidation and what looks like a looming break below the psychological $2 level, XRP is starting to show signs of bullishness. The cryptocurrency has recovered by 2% in the past 24 hours, even reaching an intraday peak of $2.2, which has allowed it to maintain a strong position above its critical support zone despite recent downward pressure. Notably, an interesting technical analysis on the TradingView platform shows that XRP is about to enter the path into a bullish continuation to $4. Low Volatility Points To Shift From Bearish Momentum Recent price action has seen bullishness slowly creeping back ito XRP’s price action. Interestingly, crypto analyst MasterAnanda on the TradingView platform noted a strange XRP signal on the daily candlestick timeframe chart. Although strange, the strangeness is not in a bad way, as this is a bullish signal. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Reveals When The XRP Price Will Reach $25 – It’s Not Far Off According to his analysis on TradingView, the chart has transitioned from periods of high volatility and sharp swings, particularly noticeable from December through early April, to a phase characterized by increasingly small candles and narrowing price action. From April 13 to April 21, XRP’s daily candlesticks became significantly smaller, indicating minimal volatility even as the price moved upward. Nonetheless, this upward movement was enough to break above a downward sloping resistance trendline that has led to the creation of lower highs since January. A similar phenomenon occurred around April 28, with the price drifting slightly lower over seven days but refusing to form new lows. This kind of behavior, where price consolidates without breaking down, is often interpreted as a bullish continuation pattern. MasterAnanda sees this as a bullish signal. It is confirmation that bearish momentum has faded. No bearish action, no bearish momentum; just consolidation before additional growth. Consolidation Before Expansion: The Bullish Case For XRP The chart accompanying MasterAnanda’s analysis reinforces this outlook. XRP has repeatedly bounced from a clearly defined support zone around the $2.00 mark since April 16. The highlighted accumulation area on the chart shows that buyers have consistently stepped in when the price dips toward this region. Related Reading: XRP Price Approaching Next Major Liquidity Zone, Main Levels To Watch Out For More importantly, each consolidation phase since the $1.61 low on April 7 has resulted in a higher low, further confirming a bullish structure. As the price continues to respect this zone, it lays the foundation for a strong upward breakout. The analyst projected a move toward $4, referencing a steep upward trajectory once the current range resolves to the upside. The green arrow marked on the chart above points directly toward this level. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.17, up by 2% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto analyst ArShevelev has raised the possibility of history repeating itself for the XRP price. If so, the analyst indicated that the altcoin could witness a 2017-like rally, which would send its price to double digits. XRP Price To Reach $10 If History Repeats Itself In a TradingView post, ArShevelev predicted that the XRP price could reach as high as $10 if history repeats itself. He remarked that the current XRP chart screams “déjà vu” with the altcoin’s price action mirroring the 2014 to 2018 cycle. The analyst noted that XRP broke out from its 2014 all-time high (ATH) in 2017, leading to a massive rally. Related Reading: XRP Price Is Eyeing Another Breakout To $4: Analyst Says Watch This Level A similar setup is playing out for the XRP price, but with a twist. ArShevelev stated that XRP is struggling to break through the 2018 ATH resistance zone around $3.31, which he claimed reminded him of the breakout consolidation phase in 2017. The analyst added that this consolidation has historically led to a breakout, and the chart hints at a potential repeat. He affirmed that the price could witness a parabolic move if it breaks out soon, potentially targeting much higher levels. However, the analyst warned that the current resistance is a tough hurdle, and XRP might pull back to lower supports if it fails. ArShevelev also provided key levels to watch out for. He highlighted $3.31 as the major resistance while $1.643 is the major support. The breakdown risk is $0.650, meaning the XRP price could still drop to last year’s lows. The analyst admitted that he isn’t fully convinced about the setup but considers it intriguing. He added that this could be XRP’s moment to shine. The Altcoin Needs To Break Out Of Its Current Range Crypto analyst Ali Martinez recently highlighted the need for the XRP price to break out of its current range. In an X post, he stated that the key levels to watch are $2 and $2.26. The analyst added that a decisive close outside this range could set the tone for the next major trend. Related Reading: XRP Price Breaks Above ‘Magic Line’ With Bullish Continuation Toward $3 Martinez looks to be favoring a downtrend for the altcoin’s price in the short term. In another post, he stated that XRP could be due for a retracement, with the TD Sequential flashing a sell signal on the 3-day chart. Crypto analyst CasiTrades also didn’t rule out a possible correction for the XRP price. However, she claimed the altcoin could bounce off key supports to new highs, noting that momentum was building. She revealed that the RSI is showing signs of selling exhaustion on the lower timeframes, and the price action is beginning to compress. This often signals a bigger move is on the horizon. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.17, up almost 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
XRP is drifting back to the lower boundary of a five-month trading range, yet the higher-time-frame structure remains intact, according to a daily chart published on May 7 by analyst Dom (@traderview2). The chart covers late-December 2024 through the first week of May 2025 and shows XRP after breaking above a descending trend line that originates at the January 16 high near $3.40. XRP Is ‘Holding Strong’ Dom’s analysis hinges on a trio of anchored Volume-Weighted Average Prices, or VWAPs, which are plotted as adaptive bands on the chart. VWAP represents the average price of an asset over a specified period, weighted by trading volume; in essence it tells traders the level at which the bulk of transactions have occurred. Because large institutional desks often benchmark execution quality against VWAP, the line tends to act as dynamic support or resistance when price retests it. When the anchor point is shifted—from the start of the month, quarter or year, for example—each VWAP offers a lens on how supply-and-demand has evolved over that discrete window. Related Reading: Analyst Says These Factors Will Drive XRP Price To $1,000, But What Does Market Cap Say? The cyan line marks the quarterly anchored VWAP, currently situated at $2.2796, a level that rejected price last week and precipitated the ongoing pullback. The orange line denotes the monthly VWAP, now at $2.0574, and price is hovering just above it; Dom sketches a curved route suggesting that a constructive bounce here could propel XRP back toward the mid-$2.20s. Below, a green ribbon captures the yearly anchored VWAP at $1.8731, flanked by its standard-deviation envelopes at $1.7863 and $1.6996. The April 7 capitulation wick bottomed precisely into that yearly mean before snapping higher, underscoring its significance as a structural foothold. “The VWAPs continue to play perfect, local low was yearly VWAP, rejection last week was off quarterly VWAP and now we are heading to retest the monthly VWAP,” Dom states. The Key Support Zone Horizontal action is equally telling. Since early December the market has ranged between roughly $1.94 and $2.05, a zone highlighted on the chart by a grey rectangle and six green arrows flagging prior deflections. Dom characterises the present retreat as a “healthy retest” of that floor; only a decisive daily close below the band would tilt the bias decisively bearish. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts How High XRP Could Soar If Bitcoin Hits $250,000 Until then, XRP is, in his words, “already strong” relative to other large-capitalisation altcoins that have broken comparable ranges, even though it is temporarily exhibiting weakness versus a surging Bitcoin dominance index. “XRP is still holding its range from Dec (no other large cap is anywhere near that) so it’s already been strong while others just bled. BTC.D is on a terror run and BTC is just dominating the flows,” Dom writes via X. Technicians will focus on two intersecting signposts over the coming sessions: whether bulls can defend the $2.00 handle and whether the monthly VWAP can again flip from resistance to short-term support. A failure at any of those checkpoints opens the door for a deeper voyage toward the yearly VWAP around $1.87, while a successful defense would reinforce the narrative that the larger consolidation remains merely a pause within a still-valid structural up-trend. “I am expecting a reaction off this range low, losing that would be where things turn bearish/murky, but for now, it’s a healthy chart,” Dom concludes. At press time, XRP traded at $2.20. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The XRP price is once again showing bullishness, even after the altcoin has been plagued by dips. This time around, the cryptocurrency is forming a rather interesting pattern that suggests a continuation of the bullish rally that began back in April. While this pattern is yet to be complete, a total formation would be extremely bullish for the altcoin’s price. XRP Price Breaks Out Of Yo-Yo Movement So far, the XRP price has been bouncing at support just above $2, something that crypto analyst MetaShackle on the TradingView website likened to a ‘yo-yo’ movement. In place of this has been a rising bullish pattern, which is known as a Reverse Dragon Pattern. Related Reading: 72% Of Binance Traders Go Long On Dogecoin, What Does This Mean For Price? This Reverse Dragon Pattern has been forming on the daily chart, and history shows that this means the XRP price has the potential to rise faster from here. So far, the analyst explains that the Dragon head is already forming on the daily chart. This is forming above the upper trend line shown in the chart below. The next phase of this, if completed, would be a strong upward move as bulls regain control. Additionally, MetaShackle predicts “a liquidation candle in the general area of the Weak Dojo/Reverse Waterfall line.” The upward movement is expected to continue, and as this trend plays out over the next few weeks, the XRP price is expected to rise above $3 this month. Analyst Shows Where Price Could Be Headed Next While MetaShackle sees the XRP price going up with the formation of the Reverse Dragon Pattern, another crypto analyst has given possible scenarios that could play out from here besides the bullish one. This goes into whether the bulls win, the bears take over, or the current tug-of-war for control continues. Related Reading: XRP Price Still On Bullish Path To $5 As Long As This Level Holds The first scenario, is if the price breaks the resistance at $2.3612. In this case, the crypto analyst does expect the price to continue to go up. This uptrend is expected to see it break multiple major levels before finally finding resistance at $2.9 again. Another scenario is when the bulls break below support at $2.03445, which is yet to happen. This could trigger further crashes for the XRP price, and the downtrend could push it toward $1.6, where there is support at $1.63339. Last but not least is if the bulls and bears continue to vie for control with no clear winner. In this case, the crypto analyst believes the sideways movement would continue. “At this moment, there is hidden divergence appearing on XRPUSD as if it will strengthen the bearish mood,” the analyst explains. “If the price breaks the resistance level, the hidden divergence will be cancelled.” Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
XRP price found support at $2.080 and started a fresh increase. The price is now gaining pace and might clear the $2.150 resistance zone. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $2.10 zone. The price is now trading above $2.120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $2.1450 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if there is a close above the $2.1680 resistance. XRP Price Eyes More Gains XRP price remained supported above the $2.080 level and started a fresh recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to surpass the $2.10 and $2.120 levels. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $2.1450 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls pushed the price above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.2580 swing high to the $2.078 low. The price is now trading above $2.150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.1680 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.2580 swing high to the $2.078 low. The first major resistance is near the $2.180 level. The next resistance is $2.20. A clear move above the $2.20 resistance might send the price toward the $2.220 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.250 resistance or even $2.30 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.320. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.180 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.1320 level. The next major support is near the $2.120 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.120 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.080 support. The next major support sits near the $2.050 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.120 and $2.080. Major Resistance Levels – $2.180 and $2.20.
On-chain data shows the top buyers of XRP are still in an 11% net profit today. Here’s how other top coins like Bitcoin and Solana compare. XRP Top Buyers Are The Only Ones In The Green Right Now In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about how the situation of the top buyers has been looking for different top digital assets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Network Activity In Bear Market Zone—Warning Or Opportunity? The indicator of interest here is the “Realized Price,” which keeps track of the cost basis or acquisition level of the average investor on a given cryptocurrency network.When the value of the metric is above the spot price of the asset, the holders as a whole can be assumed to be in a state of net unrealized loss. On the other hand, it being under the token’s price implies the dominance of profit on the network. In the context of the current discussion, the Realized Price of the entire userbase isn’t of relevance, but rather that of only a specific portion of it: the investors who got in during the earlier euphoria phase of December 2024 to January 2025. From today, this period lines up with the 3 months to 6 months old range, so Glassnode has referenced the average cost basis of these mid-term holders. First, here is a chart showing the Realized Price of this cohort for XRP: As is visible in the above graph, the Realized Price of the 3 months to 6 months old XRP investors is currently trading a notable distance under the cryptocurrency’s spot price. Naturally, at least some of the top buyers of the asset would have capitulated by this time, but it would appear that those that still continue to hold are sitting relatively comfortably at a profit margin of 11%. Related Reading: Bitcoin In The Middle Of A Decision Point, Analyst Says—Here’s Why While this may be so for the mid-term holders of XRP, the trend is different for those present on the other major networks. As the below chart shows, Solana’s 3 months to 6 months old hands currently have their cost basis above the spot price. More specifically, SOL’s mid-term investors are holding a net unrealized loss of around 28%. The situation is even worse when it comes to Ethereum, with the cohort sitting about 36% underwater on the blockchain. Even Bitcoin has this group carrying a loss, although the margin is just 1% in the case of the number one cryptocurrency. As for what this trend of the top buyers being underwater could mean, the analytics firm has noted, “price stabilizing below the 3m–6m holders’ cost basis is a clear sign of market weakness.” XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is floating around $2.13, down almost 4% in the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, Glassnode.com, chart from TradingView.com
As the XRP price takes center stage, bold predictions about its future outlook persist across online forums and social media. Among the most ambitious claims is the idea that the XRP price could skyrocket to $1,000 or even beyond. In response to these projections, a crypto analyst has outlined several key factors that would need to align for XRP to reach such a target. Factors Needed To Take The XRP Price To $1,000 While it’s tempting to imagine XRP hitting a four-digit price target, X (formerly Twitter) crypto analyst Jasmin argues that the numbers don’t support such a prediction. For the XRP price to reach $1,000, it would need to climb as high as 46,848%, accompanied by key factors like a significant rise in global adoption, especially by financial institutions. Related Reading: XRP Price To $1,000: Analyst Reveals Target For When Banks Start Using XRP Although Ripple, a blockchain company, has made progress in partnering with global banks and fintech firms for cross-border payments, that level of adoption is still nowhere near enough to support a $1,000 XRP price tag. To even approach this level, XRP would need to become a fundamental part of the global financial structure across different sectors, particularly in banking, remittance, and investment. But beyond simple adoption, XRP would have to be deeply integrated into major economies in such a way that it becomes an indispensable currency for daily transactions. For this to happen, Jasmin reveals that the cryptocurrency would need widespread regulatory clarity to ensure that it can be used in multiple jurisdictions without any legal barriers. The ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the US SEC has already created years’ worth of uncertainty around XRP’s legal status. Until this issue is resolved favorably, the cryptocurrency’s potential for mainstream adoption remains limited. Jasmin has also highlighted that XRP would have to incorporate mechanisms that would drastically reduce its circulating supply. While the cryptocurrency’s price could grow with more aggressive token burns, a jump to $1,000 still seems unlikely. Such a high valuation would also need massive speculative trading activities, which are usually seen during bull markets. How Market Cap Influences A $1,000 Projection Based on Jasmin’s analysis, the most significant factor that makes a $1,000 XRP price projection unrealistic is its market capitalization. Currently, XRP has a market cap of about $125.15 billion, and for its price to hit a four-digit level, its total market valuation would need to reach $50 trillion. Related Reading: XRP Price Cross That Led To 20x Rally In 2017 Returns To put this in perspective, the global crypto market capitalization today is $3.09 trillion, according to CoinGecko data. This would mean that XRP alone would need a market cap over 15x higher than the entire crypto market. Furthermore, Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has never even come close to reaching a $10 trillion market cap. BTC’s market valuation currently sits at $1.92 trillion, meaning XRP would have to surpass it by over 25x to get a $50 trillion market cap. Due to these extreme market cap requirements, Jasmin argues that a $1,000 or even $10,000 target is highly unrealistic. However, she acknowledges that a price surge to $5 or even $10 is a far more attainable goal. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
XRP has been resting at the $2 level, but indications of movement are increasing. One crypto analyst by the name of “J4b1” recently stated that purchasing XRP at $2.20 is not too late. In fact, he thinks that it may be the perfect time, just before things change dramatically. His assertions are founded on historical price action, Ripple’s current strategy, and what institutions may do next. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Giant Abandons Full-Hold Strategy, Unloads $40M In Crypto XRP Price Kept Stable By Ripple’s Monthly Activity Ripple’s dominance over XRP’s supply is an important aspect of J4b1’s argument. Every month, the firm releases 1 billion XRP from escrow but sells only a fraction of it. The remaining amount is put back into escrow. These sales tend to occur via over-the-counter (OTC) channels rather than open markets. In the analyst’s view, this practice prevents Ripple from experiencing sharp price fluctuations. Is XRP about to explode or already overpriced? Is buying at $2.20 smart or is it too late? Let’s break it down with data, historical context, and Ripple’s price control strategy. ???????? pic.twitter.com/UHvbYD4GJl — J4b1 (@XRPJ4b1) May 4, 2025 He used an example: if Ripple wants to transfer $200 million using 100 million XRP, every coin will have to be worth $2. If the price rises too rapidly, Ripple can sell more. If it falls too far, they may buy some back. This strategy could be one of the reasons why XRP has not broken through the $2.20 barrier. Institutional Demand Could Change Everything J4b1 mentioned a few things that could drive XRP up. He cited possible regulatory clarity from a new US administration that could be more crypto-friendly. He also talked about the possibility of an XRP spot ETF and the growth of tokenized assets on the XRP Ledger. The analyst believes that if institutions begin accumulating in large quantities, Ripple’s current approach may not be sufficient to contain the price. If demand outstrips the supply Ripple has, the price may surge. XRP market cap currently at $125 billion. Chart: TradingView.com XRP’s History Holds Clues XRP’s journey began in 2012, when it was worth less than a penny. It picked up pace over the years as Ripple sold it to banks as a means of making cross-border payments faster and cheaper. That momentum took XRP to a high of $3.80 in the 2017 bull run. Related Reading: BNB Bulls Target $644 As Classic Chart Formation Emerges But everything changed when regulators stepped in. In 2015, Ripple was fined by FinCEN. Then, in 2020, the SEC lawsuit struck, slowing down XRP’s adoption and keeping the price under control. Nevertheless, Ripple continued to build, acquiring companies like Metaco and obtaining licenses across the globe. Whale Wallets Are Growing Rapidly Meanwhile, as XRP’s price remains stagnant, the large holders are filling up. According to recent statistics, there are now more than 300,000 addresses holding a minimum of 10,000 XRP. That’s an increase from around 281,000 as of December 2024. Whale wallets continue to rise even though the price remains largely flat around $2.20. That type of buildup tends to indicate a sense that prices may rise further in the future. It’s occurring as global uncertainty increases, which may be encouraging investors to get ready for the next major move. For the time being, XRP traders are paying close attention. A quick move on the upside may not be far away. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
XRP’s price action in the past seven days has been marked by a consistent decline from $2.25, putting the target at a probable break below $2. If XRP were to lose this support level, there’s a risk of a further crash until it reaches $1.6, as there isn’t a realistic support base between these levels. Nonetheless, an interesting technical indicator suggests that the cryptocurrency is headed for $9 by September 2025. Analyst Eyes $9 XRP Target Using Gann Angle Resonance Grid A crypto analyst recently posted a technical projection on the social media platform X, showcasing a long-term XRP price chart structured around the 1×1 Gann Angle Resonance Grid on the 3-day candlestick timeframe chart. According to the chart, the analyst anticipates XRP could reach a price target of $9.63 by early September 2025, aligning with the upper edge of the “Topping Channel” in the Gann grid. This projection stems from the intersection of the Gann channel’s resistance trendlines and a key Fibonacci market cap extension level at the 4.236 Fib, which the analyst identifies as a major confluence point. Related Reading: Analyst Says “XRP Is Back”, Here’s Why Although a $9 target might seem a lot, as it would be far higher than XRP’s current all-time high of $3.40, it is quite conservative compared to some more extravagant predictions circulating within the XRP community. However, the $9 projection is the most realistic target based on the Gann angle resonance grid. As it stands, the XRP price is in the mid-base zone, now at the cusp of entering the upper band called the topping channel. The technical structure of the rally resembles a stair-step progression, with each consolidation phase occurring near major grid lines. Strong Support At $1.60, But $9 In September Although the long-term outlook is a strong surge, there is also a need to consider the possibility of a short-term downside movement. If XRP fails to hold the mid-base level just above $2.00, the next structural support zone is around $1.60. Related Reading: XRP Price Shoots For 20% Surge To $2.51 Amid Pullback To Breakout Zone Notably, the grid-based projection places XRP reaching the $9 target sometime around September 7, 2025. However, even if a strong rally and stronger inflows were to push XRP to this point, this might not be done in a straight line but gradually through a series of breakouts and pullbacks. The greater the breakout, the greater the pullbacks. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.14, up by 2.14% in the past 24 hours with an intraday high of $2.17. Right now, all eyes are on whether it can break above the descending trendline that has capped its price movement into lower highs and lower lows in the past seven days. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
XRP is trading at a pivotal level as the broader crypto market regains strength and bullish sentiment returns. While macro uncertainty and volatility persist, XRP has remained resilient, holding firmly above key demand zones. The asset is now attempting to reclaim higher supply levels, with bulls pushing for a breakout that could define its next major move. Related Reading: Ethereum Consolidates As Accumulation Trend Develops – New Bullish Phase Ahead? Top analyst Ali Martinez recently shared a technical view showing that XRP is currently trading within a very tight range. This period of consolidation has compressed volatility, setting the stage for a potential explosive move. According to Martinez, a decisive daily close outside this range could determine the direction of the next major trend—either a breakout toward previous highs or a drop toward lower support levels. For now, XRP appears to be leaning bullish as it tracks the momentum seen across other major cryptocurrencies. Traders are watching closely to see if XRP can reclaim the $0.70–$0.75 range, which could open the door to a broader rally. Until then, the current structure suggests that XRP is coiling for a breakout, and the next few sessions could be decisive in confirming the trend ahead. XRP Trades Above $2 As Market Awaits Breakout Or Breakdown XRP is trading above the $2 mark, holding strong amid rising volatility and uncertainty across the crypto market. While bulls are showing signs of strength, they continue to struggle with the $2.35 resistance level—a barrier that has capped recent upward momentum. At the same time, bears have been unable to push the price below current support levels, keeping XRP locked in a tight consolidation range. The broader market is heating up, with Bitcoin testing key resistance near all-time highs, creating an environment where altcoins like XRP could soon follow with significant moves. Analysts are closely watching this setup, with many calling for a bullish expansion phase if XRP can break through overhead resistance and confirm strength. Martinez has identified two critical levels that will likely define XRP’s short-term trend: $2 and $2.26. According to Martinez, a decisive daily close outside this range could set the tone for the next major trend move—either a breakout toward new highs or a breakdown into deeper consolidation. However, market risks remain. Ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and China continue to influence risk sentiment, and traders remain cautious as these macro factors develop. Still, XRP’s price structure shows strength, and if bulls can overcome $2.35, the asset could gain serious momentum. For now, all eyes are on XRP as it coils near key levels. The next few days will be crucial in determining whether this consolidation resolves to the upside or signals another round of range-bound price action. Either way, a major move appears to be on the horizon. Related Reading: Cardano Struggles At Resistance – Expert Sees A Retest of Lower Support Levels Price Analysis: Technical Details XRP is currently trading at $2.14 after bouncing off recent lows near the $2.05 level. The 4-hour chart shows the price holding just above the 200-period simple moving average (SMA) at $2.11 and slightly below the 200-period exponential moving average (EMA) at $2.17. This positioning highlights a key zone of indecision, with bulls and bears locked in a tug-of-war around a major support and resistance confluence. The price structure remains neutral but constructive. After a failed attempt to push above the $2.30–$2.35 resistance range in late April, XRP has entered a phase of consolidation. Despite the pullback, bulls have defended the $2 psychological level multiple times, indicating strong demand in that area. Volume has remained steady, and XRP appears to be forming a higher low, which could serve as a launchpad for another attempt at the range highs. A breakout above the $2.26–$2.35 zone would likely confirm bullish continuation and open the path toward $2.50 and beyond. Related Reading: Ethereum Breaks Massive Downtrend Price Structure – Momentum Shift? However, a breakdown below $2.05 could invalidate the current setup and expose XRP to further downside. For now, XRP remains at a pivotal level, and the next 48 hours will be critical in determining its short-term direction. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
XRP is pressing into a confluence of Fibonacci supports that could decide whether the late-2024 rally extends or snaps, according to a one-hour chart shared on X by independent analyst CasiTrades. The token last changed hands at $2.0995 on Binance when the snapshot was published, down 0.16% on the session but hovering only a few cents above the 38.2% retracement of the late-April rally. XRP Is Building Momentum Explaining the significance of the current pullback, CasiTrades wrote, “Momentum is starting to pick up, and XRP is dropping to one of the most critical support tests we’ve seen in weeks.” The chart anchors its Fibonacci grid on the $2.3622 swing high set April 28 and the $1.6169 low printed April; 7 from that range, the 38.2% retracement lies at $2.0775, the 50% cutback at $1.9896, and the golden-ratio 61.8% level at $1.9016. CasiTrades highlights the 38.2–50% corridor from $2.078 to $2.00 as “the key support region”, adding: “This zone has acted as a pivot point in the past, and it’s where we could see the market start to turn if strength returns.” Related Reading: Major XRP Accumulation Alert: Wallets Holding Over 10,000 Coins Cross 300,000 Price action since the $2.36 high is mapped as a textbook A-B-C corrective pattern. Wave (A) carried XRP below the 23.6% retracement at $2.1863; wave (B) attempted to retest overhead supply but stalled just shy of the peak; and the active wave (C) is sketched by a magenta arrow pointing directly into the $2.00-to-$1.90 pocket. “We may still see one more flush or surprise drop targeting the major $1.90 before momentum shifts,” the analyst cautioned, noting that such moves tend to “move quickly, and by the time it’s obvious, the opportunity will probably be gone.” Internally, momentum is already hinting at exhaustion. The one-hour RSI has carved successive higher lows from the end of April through early May even as spot prices have edged lower, forming a clear bullish divergence accentuated by a rising black trend-line. The oscillator is drifting just under the 40 handle, suggesting selling pressure is losing force as price drills into support. “On the lower timeframes, RSI is showing signs of selling exhaustion, and the price action is beginning to compress, often a signal that a bigger move is on the horizon,” CasiTrades observed. Related Reading: Crypto Pundit Says XRP To $10 Is Just The Start Key Resistance Targets Above the market, Fibonacci levels from a broader swing create an orderly ladder of resistance. A crimson band near $2.2559 marks the 38.2% retracement of an earlier macro impulse and is flagged as “.382 major support” turned resistance until reclaimed. Beyond that, the 11.8 percent line crosses at $2.2743, with the prior peak at $2.36 capping the short-term range. “Off these supports, we’re looking for XRP to gain the strength to break past $2.25, $2.68, and beyond,” the analyst told followers, adding, “This is the time to be alert!” In the comment thread, traders debated whether Bitcoin and Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision could deliver the final leg lower. “I’m thinking so too… ideally support tests are met with extreme strength and an impressive recovery,” CasiTrades replied. When asked where he would initiate a long, he advocated a laddered approach: “Ideally you’d ladder, $2.08, $2.00, and $1.90—sub-waves are pointing to $2.00 as the highest probable pivot support.” At press time, XRP traded at $2.14. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
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XRP price found support at $2.080 and started a fresh increase. The price is now facing resistance near $2.1650 and struggling to continue higher. XRP price started a recovery wave from the $2.080 zone. The price is now trading below $2.170 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $2.160 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if there is a close above the $2.1680 resistance. XRP Price Recovery Could Fade XRP price started a downside correction below the $2.20 and $2.150 levels, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price even declined below the $2.120 level before the bulls appeared. A low was formed at $2.0780 and the price is now correcting losses. There was a move above the $2.10 and $2.120 levels. The price cleared the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.2579 swing high to the $2.078 low. However, the bears are active near the $2.1650 zone. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $2.160 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $2.170 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.160 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.1680 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.2579 swing high to the $2.078 low. The next resistance is $2.20. A clear move above the $2.20 resistance might send the price toward the $2.220 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.250 resistance or even $2.30 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.320. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.160 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.120 level. The next major support is near the $2.080 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.080 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.050 support. The next major support sits near the $2.020 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.120 and $2.080. Major Resistance Levels – $2.1680 and $2.20.
The XRP price continues to show strong bullish signals in the medium term, with a crypto analyst forecasting a significant move to a new ATH. Despite ongoing market fluctuations, the cryptocurrency continues to hold key levels, maintaining a bullish path toward the $5 target. Elliott Wave Maps Out XRP Price Path To $5 XForceGlobal, a Certified Elliott Wave analyst, recently shared a medium-timeframe Elliott Wave analysis of XRP, focusing on its price action and wave structure. According to the analyst, XRP remains on a bullish path, indicating a strong potential for upward movement toward the $5.4 target. Related Reading: XRP Price Breaks Above ‘Magic Line’ With Bullish Continuation Toward $3 The price chart shows that XRP is in the final stages of a complex corrective pattern and is poised to enter a powerful third-wave rally. The current wave structure indicates that XRP is forming a “1-2 scenario,” with the next Wave 3 expected to launch its price significantly higher. XForceGlobal has outlined a Fibonacci Retracement zone between the $2.00 and $1.80 range as a potential entry point, with price action showing resilience near this area. The critical price level to watch for XRP is the regional low at $1.60, which acts as the most important support level that would determine the cryptocurrency’s next move. This support level is because if XRP’s price remains above it, its projected bullish scenario and current structure remain intact. On the other hand, if the price drops below it, the trend could shift bearish, potentially invalidating the bullish outlook. With $1.60 acting as a strong support foundation, XForceGlobal projects that XRP could soon surge past $3.20 and potentially reach $5.40 in the coming months. This would mark a new all-time high for XRP, representing a 40.63% increase from its current ATH of $3.84. $2.18 Flagged As Key Breakout Level For The Altcoin Sharing a similar bullish forecast, Bitcoin Benny, a crypto analyst, has shared a technical analysis of XRP on the 1-hour time frame to map out its likely price trajectory. According to the analyst, XRP is showing signs of recovery after enduring a sharp market correction in late April. Related Reading: XRP Price Pullback To $2 According To Plan For Historic Breakout To $10, Analyst Says The cryptocurrency had made a significant high of around $2.3 but underwent a dramatic drop, reportedly bottoming out at approximately $2.125, where buyers quickly stepped in to stabilize its price. This support level has since held strong, with the XRP price currently consolidating just below this point. Marked on the right side of the chart, the analyst has pinpointed a key resistance level at $2.18, labeling this level as a critical breakout point. Suppose the altcoin can decisively break and close above $2.18. In that case, Bitcoin Benny predicts that it could trigger what he calls a “send season,” which is a momentum-driven rally that could push XRP toward new levels to potentially retest its previous highs. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
A major accumulation trend is currently ongoing for XRP, with crypto whales actively adding to their positions. This provides a bullish outlook for the altcoin, considering it could break out from its current range following this accumulation phase. XRP Whales On The Rise In an X post, crypto analyst Kyle revealed that over 300,000 addresses now hold 10,000 XRP, a development which he noted screams rising confidence from whales and large holders. The analyst added that a strategic accumulation looks to be back and raised the possibility of the big players trying to front-run a major move in the XRP ecosystem. Related Reading: Over $700 Million In XRP Moved In April, What Are Crypto Whales Up To? This major move could be the launch of an XRP ETF or the conclusion of the Ripple SEC lawsuit. An XRP ETF has a 90% chance of approval by the SEC this year. The launch of this fund could spark a surge in the token’s price, considering how it would drive more capital into its ecosystem. Meanwhile, the conclusion of the Ripple SEC lawsuit would also be a major development in the XRP ecosystem, as both parties have already reached an agreement. However, the court still needs to rule on the agreement before the lawsuit can be considered done and dusted. The end of the lawsuit would provide clarity and could spark a significant surge in price. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez also confirmed the accumulation trend among these whales. In an X post, he revealed that wallets holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP have bought around 900 million XRP over the past month. Amid this accumulation trend, traders are also leaning bullish towards the asset. In another post, he stated that 71.54% of traders on Binance futures with open XRP positions are leaning bullish. What’s Next For The Altcoin? In an X post, crypto analyst Dark Defender discussed the current XRP price action and provided insights into what is next for the altcoin. He noted that XRP found resistance between $2.2 and $2.36 and dropped to $2.13 again. In line with this, the analyst remarked that the altcoin is getting ready to finish the correction and is on to the last bit. Related Reading: XRP Mega Candle On The Horizon? Analyst Reiterates $27 Target The analyst projects an incoming surge with five waves. He predicts that the initial wave will send the XRP towards $3, and then the altcoin will reach $4.4 and $6.3 on Waves 3 and 5, respectively. A rally to $4.4 would mark a new all-time high (ATH) for the token. Meanwhile, Dark Defender stated that $1.88 is the support level to keep an eye on. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.12, down 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Ripple, the blockchain technology company, has announced a significant commitment of $25 million aimed at supporting US classrooms and teachers. This initiative is designed to equip both students and educators with essential resources to improve academic outcomes, foster economic resilience, and prepare for a rapidly changing job market. Ripple’s $25 Million Initiative Despite the known correlation between educational success and long-term economic opportunity, the blockchain payment company stated on Monday that many classrooms across the country continue to struggle with inadequate resources. Ripple highlighted a recent Gallup survey that revealed that 55% of US parents and adults expressed dissatisfaction with K-12 education quality, alleging widespread concerns about funding constraints in the education sector. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bounce Expected By Analyst Who Called Bitcoin Bottom Ripple’s pledge seeks to address these challenges by providing critical support to students, teachers, and school staff, ultimately helping to rebuild confidence and drive positive results in the classroom. “Ripple has always championed financial and educational access for all, and we’re partnering with some of the most impactful organizations—DonorsChoose and Teach For America—to benefit thousands of classrooms across the US,” said Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple. He emphasized the hope that this initiative will inspire others to contribute, starting with Teacher Appreciation Week and continuing throughout the year to ensure that educators and students have the necessary resources to create a brighter future. In a unique approach, the majority of the $25 million grant will be disbursed in Ripple USD (RLUSD), the company’s US dollar-backed stablecoin. Educational Opportunities For Students Ripple’s partnerships with these organizations will focus on a range of innovative initiatives throughout the year. This includes funding for thousands of classroom projects and teacher requests during Teacher Appreciation Week, supporting Teach For America’s Ignite tutoring program nationwide, and launching a national STEM Innovation Challenge. Additionally, Ripple unveiled that the collaboration aims to enhance financial literacy among students and educators, equipping them with the skills necessary for success in a dynamic job market. “Teachers are going the extra mile for their students’ education, even spending hundreds—sometimes thousands—of dollars out-of-pocket for their classrooms,” said Alix Guerrier, CEO of DonorsChoose. He praised Ripple’s initiative for providing direct support to teachers, enabling them to access materials that enhance learning experiences and set students on a path to a successful future. Related Reading: Analyst Says $2 XRP Price Is Low As It Still Isn’t “Activated” Aneesh Sohoni, CEO of Teach For America, expressed gratitude for Ripple’s transformative support. “This funding will expand our Ignite Tutoring Fellows program, drive innovation in our Reinvention Lab, and provide crucial financial assistance to thousands of new corps members during their teacher preparation. With Ripple’s partnership, we’re advancing our mission to ensure every child has access to an excellent education and the opportunity to thrive.” At the time of writing, XRP, Ripple’s related token, is trading at $2.13, down 8% for the week. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
In a post on X, crypto analyst Dr Cat (@DoctorCatX) laid out a detailed road map for the XRP/BTC pair that hinges on both the thickness of the monthly Ichimoku cloud and Bitcoin’s eventual trajectory toward six-figure territory. The analyst’s working target is a test of 5,200 satoshis by June—a level that “must fight three obstacles at the same time: the quarterly Kijun Sen, a bearish TK cross with a decent gap between Tenkan Sen and Kijun Sen, and the Chikou Span resistance,” he wrote. As a result, he assigns “around 90 percent” odds that the first assault on that level will fail to close a quarterly candle above the Kijun, noting that on a three-month chart “a few candles/tries” implies a time horizon “= a year and more.” How High Can XRP Price Go? The accompanying monthly chart, shows a fat kumo acting as near-term ceiling and forming “a close confluence to the 3M Kijun Sen.” One annotation highlights “one more resistance hard to break,” while another points out that by the fourth quarter the kumo is forecast to thin dramatically, giving any later attempt “more strength due to [a] widening TK gap.” Dr Cat sees two pathways once May trading is underway. If momentum carries through and the 5,200-satoshi zone is pierced during May–June, “we attack in May and June and get $4.5-$6 then reject at least initially (but it might be also rejecting for good).” That dollar translation, he clarified, assumes Bitcoin fluctuating between $90,000 and $120,000: “If BTC is at $90K this is roughly $4.5 and if it is at $120k this is roughly $6.” Related Reading: Crypto Pundit Says XRP To $10 Is Just The Start The second scenario involves the weekly chart slipping into range-bound behavior, triggering either “a complete flop” or “long consolidation (think months).” Prolonged coiling would shrink the gap between Tenkan and Kijun, erode the thickness of the monthly cloud and, crucially, dull the influence of the quarterly Kijun. “In this case,” he argued, “the chance for the moon target of 12K satoshi significantly increases.” Pushed on what that would mean in dollar terms, Dr Cat replied: “30 $ is the same, assuming BTC explodes much higher much later to $250K (probably even $270K), multiply this by 12K satoshi and you get $30.” The implication is that XRP’s upside ceiling is bound to Bitcoin’s own expansion. A parabolic run in BTC to a quarter-million dollars would effectively scale Dr Cat’s sats-denominated target into a $30 spot price for XRP—roughly a 5,000 percent rally from current levels. Related Reading: Crypto Pundit Debunks $100,000 XRP ‘Dark Pool’ Theory While the analyst’s framework leans heavily on traditional Ichimoku mechanics—cloud thickness, TK gaps and Chikou Span interaction—he repeatedly cautions that quarterly resistance levels do not yield easily. Even a successful penetration this summer would likely be followed by pullbacks before a sustainable break. Conversely, the comfort of an extended base-building phase could allow XRP to confront those same resistances “significantly easier” later in the year, when the cloud is paper-thin. For traders, the message is that timing and context may matter more than the raw number. Whether XRP first taps the $4-$6 window and retreats or spends months coiling below resistance, the analyst argues that the ultimate escape velocity to double-digit prices is conditional on Bitcoin’s march past its all-time high and toward the $250,000–$270,000 band. At press time, XRP traded at $2.10. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
With the XRP price struggling to break out of consolidation, there is still a lot left for the altcoin to do before a definite uptrend can be registered. So far, it seems that the XRP price has already made its way through multiple support levels. However, a wave count is yet to begin that could send the altcoin soaring, according to an XRP analyst. This could mean that the cryptocurrency has more upside to come, especially as the market is expected to usher in an altcoin season. 5 Wave Counts Coming For XRP Price Crypto analyst Dark Defender took to X (formerly Twitter) to expound upon where the XRP price could be headed next. This comes after a retest of the $2.22 level and the eventual rejection from this level. The result of this is a bearish retest of the support at $2.13, a level that could be the defining moment for the bears. Nevertheless, bullish expectations are still rampant and Dark Defender has revealed how this could play out for the XRP price. Related Reading: Analyst Says $2 XRP Price Is Low As It Still Isn’t “Activated” As the altcoin is expected to move through five waves, the first of these waves is naturally expected to be bullish. The crypto analyst says the XRP price correction is now nearing its end and this could mean the start of this first wave. This wave, if it plays out correctly, could push the price to $2.8 in the first instance. On the next wave, the price is expected to correct sharply, triggering an almost 20% crash and pushing toward $2.3. However, with the third wave being more bullish than the first, another bounce would set XRP on a path above $4. In this instance, the XRP price would’ve reached a brand-new all-time high, with the expectation of beating its 2017 high of $3.8. Next is the fourth bearish wave and this would push the price back below $4 again, but not for long. Once the fifth and final wave is underway, it is expected to push the price even higher. For this wave, the crypto analyst sees the XRP price rising as high as $6.3 for the final leg-up. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Hit An Early Bottom? Why $0.35 Is Still Possible Interestingly, all of this is expected to happen in the short-term, which means sometime in 2025. The shared chart shows a completion of the five waves by December 2025, giving only seven months for all of this to play out and reach above $6. However, there is still the possibility of invalidation, especially as support for the first wave is expected at $1.88. A break below this level could trigger further downside and lead to the complete breakdown of the XRP price. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
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XRP price started a downside correction below the $2.20 zone. The price is now declining and might extend losses toward the $2.020 level. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.20 zone. The price is now trading below $2.180 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $2.1750 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if there is a close above the $2.20 resistance. XRP Price Dips Further XRP price failed to continue higher above $2.25 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below the $2.20 and $2.180 support levels. The bears even pushed the price below the $2.120 support zone. A low was formed at $2.095 and the price is now consolidating losses. It is trading below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.2579 swing high to the $2.095 low. The price is now trading below $2.180 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $2.1750 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.1320 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.1750 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.2579 swing high to the $2.095 low. The next resistance is $2.1950. A clear move above the $2.1950 resistance might send the price toward the $2.220 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.250 resistance or even $2.30 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.320. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $2.1750 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.10 level. The next major support is near the $2.080 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.080 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.050 support. The next major support sits near the $2.020 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.10 and $2.080. Major Resistance Levels – $2.1320 and $2.1950.
In his latest video, the market commentator known as CryptoInsightUK laid out a multi-step argument for why XRP could “very realistically go to $10 plus this cycle — and potentially into the $20-to-$30 range.” The analyst combined macro-asset rotation, historical dominance patterns and a series of back-of-envelope calculations to contend that most investors are still underestimating the token’s upside. Why $10 Per XRP Is The Start The crypto pundit began with a brief look at Bitcoin liquidity, predicting that a build-up of short positions could generate “a very likely squeeze up to $103,000” before any near-term correction. But he quickly pivoted to the long-form case for altcoins — and XRP in particular — arguing that the broader environment of currency debasement has already lifted traditional hedges such as gold and equities well beyond their 2017 levels. “Gold was at $1,200 an ounce and is now at $3,200 […] the S&P was at 233 and is now at 566,” he said, emphasising that both assets “trend in the same direction, at least against the dollar.” Related Reading: Crypto Pundit Debunks $100,000 XRP ‘Dark Pool’ Theory That inflation in nominal asset values, he suggested, sets the stage for a capital rotation into crypto. “17% of twenty-two trillion,” he calculated — a hypothetical pullback in the gold market — “could easily add on to the crypto market cap […] and that would push Bitcoin up to $180,000 to 220,000.” The linchpin of his XRP thesis is the historical relationship between Bitcoin’s share of total crypto capitalisation (“Bitcoin dominance”) and XRP price performance. Displaying overlaid charts, he noted that in 2017 a 47% fall in dominance coincided with an “11x” rise in XRP, and that in 2021 a 46% fall aligned with a 600 percent gain despite the overhang of the Ripple vs. US Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit. “XRP is one of the major gainers when Bitcoin dominance is falling,” he asserted, adding that a fresh 40% draw-down — merely a return to the lower boundary of the long-term range — would, on past ratios, imply an XRP move to roughly $16. A deeper slide toward 25% dominance would, by the same arithmetic, yield “that $36-to-$37 target.” Related Reading: XRP Poised For Final Flush Before Breakout, Predicts Crypto Analyst He repeatedly cautioned that his figures were illustrative rather than “definitively correct”, yet, he pushed back against objections that such price projections would require an impossibly large market capitalisation. Citing the tripling of gold’s market value since 2017 and a surge in US sovereign debt to $36 trillion, he argued that absolute numbers should not deter analysis: “Market cap shouldn’t stop you from making what a lot of people are calling outrageous claims to price.” CryptoInsightUK framed this stance as technical rather than narrative driven. His overlay of XRP dominance on Bitcoin dominance highlighted what he called a “very correlated inversely” pattern in which XRP rallies compress into short, explosive windows once Bitcoin’s share begins to ebb. “XRP does its moves really quickly,” he warned, urging viewers not to let “emotional bias” or dislike of the asset blind them to historical precedent. At press time, XRP traded at $2.13. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
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Although the XRP price is hovering above $2, a crypto analyst contends that this level is still low. Comparing XRP’s current price action to its explosive rally in 2017, the analyst argues that the market has not recognized the full scope of the cryptocurrency’s evolving fundamentals. XRP Price At $2.2 Is Still Undervalued Pumpius, a crypto analyst on X (formerly Twitter), firmly believes that the XRP price is poised for a stronger rally, arguing that a $2.21 target remains significantly undervalued. The market expert’s analysis starkly compares the current market positioning with its historic rally in 2017. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Shatters XRP Price Bullishness, Predicts Massive Crash To This Support Level Back in 2017, the altcoin skyrocketed from a low price of $0.005 to a staggering all-time high of $3.84, marking its most historic price rally. At its peak, XRP briefly overtook Ethereum’s market cap, securing the position of the second-largest cryptocurrency in the world, just behind Bitcoin. During this historic rally, the XRP price soared by an astonishing 64,000%, reflecting a monumental gain despite lacking real-world use cases, institutional backing, or regulatory clarity. According to Pumpius, this surge was purely driven by retail Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO), with no stablecoins, IPOs, or financial infrastructure supporting the cryptocurrency’s rapid ascent. Fast-forward to today, and the landscape surrounding XRP has evolved significantly. Ripple Labs, an enterprise blockchain company and the largest holder of XRP, has launched its stablecoin, RLUSD, which indirectly strengthens XRP’s position in the digital currency space. The company has also secured prime brokerages and regulatory clarity from the US, expanding Ripple’s market reach and creating a stable environment for XRP’s growth. With an IPO allegedly in the pipeline, the infrastructure supporting XRP is more robust than ever, far exceeding the conditions seen in 2017. However, despite these developments and milestones, the altcoin’s price has yet to revisit its former all-time high and continues to trade above $2. As a result, Pumpius claims that the cryptocurrency has still not been “activated,” suggesting that it has not fully realized its potential or experienced the level of growth expected of it. Why This Time Could Be Different Unlike in 2017, the potential for XRP is no longer based on hype alone. Pumpius’s analysis estimates that if XRP were to repeat its historical 64,000% rally, starting from $2.21, its price could reach $1,414.40. Related Reading: Is The XRP Price Rally Over At $2.22? New Developments Suggest Major Pump Is Coming While this target is purely speculative, the number underscores the massive upside that could follow if institutional capital and real-world adoption combine with retail momentum. Pumpius’s commentary also includes a conspiracy narrative, alleging that powerful, unknown entities have worked behind the scenes to suppress XRP’s rise. According to this theory, the analyst claims that the US SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple wasn’t just about compliance but a calculated move to delay adoption and shake out retail momentum. The underlying message is that XRP’s disruptive potential posed an early threat, allegedly leading to attempts to delay its growth and prevent widespread accumulation before institutions were ready to enter the market. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
XRP price started a downside correction from the $2.25 zone. The price is now consolidating and facing hurdles near the $2.20 level. XRP price started a fresh decline from the $2.250 zone. The price is now trading below $2.20 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near $2.1950 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if there is a close above the $2.20 resistance. XRP Price Dips Again XRP price failed to remain stable above $2.25 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below the $2.220 and $2.20 support levels. It even tested the $2.1320 zone. A low was formed at $2.132 and the price is now consolidating losses. It is trading near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.2579 swing high to the $2.1320 low. Besides, there is a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near $2.1950 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $2.20 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.1780 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.20 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.2579 swing high to the $2.1320 low. The next resistance is $2.220. A clear move above the $2.220 resistance might send the price toward the $2.250 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.320 resistance or even $2.350 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.50. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $2.20 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.1380 level. The next major support is near the $2.1320 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.1320 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.080 support. The next major support sits near the $2.050 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.1320 and $2.080. Major Resistance Levels – $2.20 and $2.250.