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XRP is navigating a challenging technical landscape as it continues to trade within a well-defined descending channel on the daily chart. This bearish structure has kept price action under pressure, with each attempt at recovery meeting resistance along the upper trendline. The pattern reflects a broader struggle between bulls attempting to defend key support zones and bears maintaining a firm grip on short-term momentum. As XRP’s price coils tighter within the confines of the channel, this suggests that a decisive move could be on the horizon. Whether the bulls can muster enough strength to flip the trend or the bears extend their dominance remains a crucial question that may define XRP’s next major move. Bears Keep Price Below Key Resistance Line Currently, XRP is showing signs of a potential bearish move after encountering strong resistance near the upper boundary of its descending channel on the daily chart. This upper trendline has acted as a formidable barrier, halting recent bullish attempts and reinforcing the overall downtrend structure. Related Reading: XRP Poised For Final Flush Before Breakout, Predicts Crypto Analyst The rejection at this level suggests that sellers are still dominating the market. If bearish momentum builds, the altcoin could revisit lower support levels within the channel, potentially retesting the lower boundary of the descending channel. Also, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is approaching a potential bullish crossover. This pending cross between the MACD line and the signal line has caught the attention of traders, especially as it forms near a key technical zone. A confirmed crossover might indicate a possible trend reversal, hinting at growing bullish strength after a period of downside pressure. However, given recent market volatility and past failed breakouts, skepticism remains. Previous attempts in similar setups have led to fakeouts, temporary moves that fizzled out quickly. As a result, confirmed price action and volume are advised before positioning too aggressively. If accompanied by a breakout from nearby resistance, this cross could mark the beginning of a stronger upward move. Otherwise, it risks becoming just another false alarm in a choppy market. Support Zone In Focus As XRP Tests Lower Boundary XRP finds itself at a critical juncture as it moves toward the lower boundary of its descending channel. This area has served as a reliable support level in recent weeks, preventing deeper losses and providing a foundation for minor rebounds. As price action moves toward this zone, traders are watching closely to see whether buyers can defend it once again or if the bears will force a decisive breakdown. Related Reading: XRP Price Is Eyeing Another Breakout To $4: Analyst Says Watch This Level A sustained hold above this support zone may pave the way for a short-term bounce, targeting mid-channel resistance levels. However, a clean break below this lower boundary may ignite downside pressure, exposing XRP to fresh multi-week lows such as $0.9353. With sentiment currently fragile, this support test might be pivotal in shaping XRP’s next trend. Featured image from YouTube, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP has started May with a choppy price action between the lower and upper ends of $2.195 and $2.25, respectively, in the past three days. Although XRP has spent the majority of the past two months correcting from the peak price of $3.3 in January, its 2-month candlestick is showing a strong green body, a sign that bulls are still in control in the higher timeframes despite the fluctuations on the lower timeframes. Related Reading: Code Wars: Cardano Claims The Crown From Ethereum In Core Development Interestingly, a precise signal that hasn’t appeared since XRP’s historic 2017 rally is back, and the same trigger that led to its 20x price explosion that year has just returned. Technical Pattern Shows Clear Breakout Structure On 2-Month Timeframe Technical analysis of XRP’s price action on the 2-month candlestick timeframe chart shows that the cryptocurrency is still trading in a bullish setup on a larger timeframe. This analysis, shared by crypto analyst JD on social media platform X, shows XRP breaking out from a long-term triangle pattern, which has held its price in consolidation since the 2018 peak. The structure formed by this triangle includes a flat resistance trendline at the top and a gradually rising trendline at the bottom. XRP’s price performance in late 2024 saw it break above the upper resistance trendline, much like it did in a similar setup in the first few months of 2017.  Notably, the XRP price broke above this trendline with conviction, which allowed it to reach a multi-year high of $3.3. However, the ensuing price action has been corrections upon corrections, with XRP now trading close to the $2 price level. Notwithstanding, the appearance of a bullish cross on the RSI means a bullish setup is still in action, with crypto analyst JD highlighting a potential 20x surge. Stochastic RSI Cross Above 80: The Same Spark From 2017 The appearance of a cross on the Stochastic RSI above the 80 level makes the current bullish setup more convincing. JD pointed out that the last time this crossover happened was in 2017, right before XRP recorded a 20x gain within three months. His chart illustrates this visually, showing a yellow highlight at the intersection point of the SRSI lines during that historic breakout. The same cross has now been confirmed on the 2-month chart. The SRSI cross occurs when the %K line crosses above or below the %D line within the Stochastic RSI indicator. In the case of XRP, the bullish signal of the cross is examined above the 80 threshold on the 2-month chart. The last time this happened in 2017, XRP went on a rally over four months from around $0.15 until it reached its current all-time high of $3.40.  Related Reading: Strategy’s $84 Billion Bitcoin Appetite: Michael Saylor Goes All In (Again) If a similar scenario were to unfold, this would put the target around $45. This may seem unrealistic, considering the inflows needed to reach this level. Nonetheless, a rally from the recent SRSI cross could send the XRP price to new all-time highs. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.2. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

In a video released on Thursday, crypto commentator Zach Rector dismantled a viral claim—popularized by influencer Jake Clover—that XRP tokens are secretly changing hands for $100,000 apiece inside clandestine “dark pools.” Rector’s rebuttal aims to calm newcomers spooked by the rumor and to re-center the discussion on verifiable market mechanics rather than conspiratorial price-suppression narratives. XRP OTC Deals Aren’t Market Manipulation Rector opens the broadcast by calling the thesis “a new round of misinformation and FUD,” stressing that “institutions are [not] going to get XRP at $100,000 on the private ledger. That’s not happening.” He explains that what social-media accounts now label “dark pools” are simply over-the-counter (OTC) desks—private bilateral venues that large holders have used for decades in equities, foreign exchange and, more recently, digital assets. “It’s nothing new or specific to XRP,” he says, adding that Ripple Labs has been off-loading part of its treasury via OTC since 2019 without depressing the open-market price. Indeed, XRP has “pumped tremendously since November,” Rector notes, even as Ripple distributed fresh supply to institutional counterparties. Much of Clover’s allegation hinges on the idea that a separate, private version of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) carries its own price—orders of magnitude above the public market’s. Rector calls that notion a fundamental misunderstanding of how Ripple’s enterprise tooling works. Central-bank or government pilots often ask for “private ledgers where they can keep messaging and transactions hidden from the public view,” he acknowledges, but those environments are permissioned sidechains or wrapped derivatives. “XRP only exists on the public XRP Ledger that we all use […]. Your XRP can never leave the XRP Ledger,” he states. If testers wanted to model a six-figure price for stress-testing purposes, “that’s not the real XRP, never was, never would be.” To underscore the point, Rector cites Ripple chief technology officer David Schwartz, who “has already addressed this” and clarified that “there are not two prices of XRP.” Rector also invokes examples from other enterprise-focused chains—XDC’s hybrid architecture and Constellation’s Department of Defense “Metagraph” deployment—to show that privacy partitions are standard practice, not evidence of hidden liquidity at surreal valuations. OTC Buyers Get A Discount While some retail traders fear that Wall Street would happily pay an astronomical premium behind closed doors, Rector argues the economics are inverted: “Why would an institution pay $10,000 per XRP on the private ledger […] when it’s available on the public market for $2?” OTC desks exist precisely so that whales can accumulate “without moving the market,” not to overpay. In fact, history shows that Ripple has often granted institutional partners a discount, not a markup—something revealed in discovery during the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit. Rector reminds viewers that Ripple’s data set includes “over 1,700 NDAs” and that R3 once negotiated an option to buy five billion XRP “for a sub-penny” over three years, ultimately settling for a single billion when the broader partnership soured. None of those figures approach the six-figure fantasy. At press time, XRP traded at $2.21. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

XRP’s price movement has been highlighted by a rejection at $2.35, followed by a bounce at $2.15. This initial rejection follows a brief rally in the last week of April, which, interestingly, saw it break above a downward-sloping resistance trendline that has defined its structure since early January 2025. However, the rejection has since been followed by a retest of this trendline, but this pullback is seen as a setup for a potential breakout to levels above $4 rather than an outright rejection. Trendline Breakout In Focus With Swing Failure Pattern According to a technical analysis on the TradingView platform, XRP/USDT is now pressing against the zone of a significant descending trendline on the daily candlestick timeframe chart. This trendline, which has guided the broader bearish structure since January 2025, was previously responsible for notable price rejections in February and March. However, the most recent interaction with this trendline appears different, and XRP may be shifting from a pattern of lower highs to a breakout and retest formation. Related Reading: Has The Dogecoin Price Already Topped? Indicator That Predicted Previous Tops Show When The notable development here is the sequence leading to the breakout attempt. XRP first surged upward in late April and moved above the trendline. But instead of collapsing back into the previous range, the price briefly retraced and formed a higher low, which is an important structural change in the bullish version of a swing failure pattern (SFP). In this case, the failed low formed after the breakout hints at a reversal of the prior downtrend, and this reversal was validated when XRP closed on April 30. As shown in the chart below, this swing failure pattern has now flipped bullish with volume rising, an early sign of a rebound and rally. Adding to this outlook, the trendline has been touched multiple times over the past five months, making a confirmed close above it very important. The white arrow drawn on the chart indicates the anticipated direction of the XRP price if the bounce is sustained. $3.00 Resistance Is Important For Next Price Explosion A bullish daily close above this trendline would break the bearish structure that has defined XRP’s price since the start of the year. If successful, this would open the XRP price to an eventual run above $4 if everything goes right.  Related Reading: XRP Surpasses Ethereum In This Major Metric After Outperforming For 6 Months However, according to the analyst, the most immediate level to watch is the $3.00 resistance. A daily close above this round psychological level, combined with a volume spike, could open the way for XRP to surge toward the next key zones. These zones include $3.31, which coincides with the high on January 16, which is the next clear liquidity level. The next zone would be around its current all-time high. Beyond that, $4.6209 is the next longer-term breakout target. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.20. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

The XRP ETFs have become one of the most anticipated filings in the crypto space, with over 10 already crossing the desk of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While expectations were that the regulator would approve XRP ETFs for trading at the start of May, the decision has been postponed once again. What this has done is increase expectations for these exchange-traded funds, with most of the market patiently waiting for when the green light will come. Why Investors Are Anticipating XRP ETFs There are numerous reasons for why investors are anticipating the XRP ETFs. Some of these include easier access to investing in the altcoin by institutions without them having to buy XRP directly, as well as increased demand as the cryptocurrency goes mainstream. All of this is expected to culminate in the rising value of the token and possibly be the catalyst that helps the XRP price break toward a new all-time high. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Poised For Breakout Amid Accumulation, Here’s The Target Dan Tapiero, the founder of 10T Holdings, a US-based equity firm, has also come forward to explain why the XRP ETFs are being anticipated. In an interview with CoinDesk, the founder starts out by lauding XRP’s resilience so far, as it has managed to survive over the years. The altcoin has been through low market participation due to the SEC’s lawsuit spanning over four years, and has managed to come out and maintain its position as one of the most valuable cryptocurrencies. Speaking about the crypto firm itself, Ripple, Tapiero explains that it has managed to turn itself into a conglomerate of assets in the ecosystem. Given this, the private equity founder believes that “there’s value there”, and as such, there are investors who are anticipating the launch of the XRP ETFs. Another reason why these XRP ETFs are being anticipated is because “it’s made in America now.” This refers to the inclusion  of XRP in Donald Trump’s strategic crypto reserve, alongside the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano. Additionally, Ripple’s founder, Brad Garlinghouse, continues to work with President Donald Trump, feeding the narrative of XRP being “Made in America.” Pushing The XRP Price To New Highs The launch of the XRP ETFs is expected to be incredibly bullish for the XRP price, and the basis of this has been the reaction of BTC and ETH to the launch of the Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Before the launch of the Spot Bitcoin ETFs, the BTC price was trading below $50,000. However, in the months following the approval, Bitcoin rose by more than 100% to reach new all-time highs above $100,000. Related Reading: Ethereum CrossX Indicators Flashes Buy As Insitution Accumulates, Analyst Says Brace For $4,000 If the XRP ETFs are approved this year and follow this pattern, then it is expected that the XRP price will cross $4 this year, beating its 2017 high of $3.8. The influx of institutional funds would make an impact, especially given Ripple’s mission to make XRP the digital asset of choice for institutions and banks. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

XRP opened the new month perched against a chart inflection that popular trader CasiTrades (@CasiTrades) describes as “one of the most important structural levels” for the token this cycle. In a post on X dated May 1, the analyst argued that the $2.25 zone—a former breakout pivot—has turned into the battleground on which the next decisive move will be forged. XRP Price Faces Crucial Back-Test “May begins with a critical back-test — XRP’s next move could [come] sooner than many realize!” CasiTrades wrote, framing the current pullback as a textbook retest of broken support turned resistance. According to the technician, failure to sustain bids above $2.25 last week triggered the formation of a three-wave corrective sequence. Sub-wave B appears to have ended with Wednesday’s brief return to $2.25, leaving what CasiTrades calls “a likely C-wave move toward $2.00” as the scenario to monitor. The analyst allows for a deeper intraday liquidity sweep, noting that “if that final leg plays out with momentum, there’s a strong chance we wick down to $1.90,” a price level that has not been visited since XRP’s breakout earlier this quarter. The $1.90 area coincides with both the 0.50 Fibonacci retracement of the entire advance off the correction lows and the 0.618 retracement of the most recent leg—two retracement depths that many technicians treat as high-probability reaction zones. Related Reading: XRP Price Suppressed By ‘Dark Pools,’ Crypto Pundit Claims Short-term momentum gauges are hinting that the corrective phase may be running out of steam. “On the lower time-frames, RSI is flashing exhaustion, which suggests this dip may be short-lived,” the post continues. CasiTrades therefore views the prospective flush as “the final touch of support before XRP flips $2.25 and it’s off to the races,” reiterating upside targets at $2.68, $3.00 and “beyond once we break out cleanly.” For now the bigger picture “remains unchanged,” the analyst concludes. “All signs point to one final flush before structure is ready to launch higher… Excited to see how May begins! Watching closely — not with hype, but pure technicals!” Related Reading: XRP Price Macro Channel Breakout That Puts Targets At $17-$55 Market participants will be watching the $2.00–$1.90 belt for evidence that buyers are indeed defending the midpoint of the recent rally. A convincing reclaim of $2.25, on the other hand, would validate CasiTrades’ thesis that only a “critical back-test” stood between XRP and the next leg toward multi-year highs. At press time, XRP traded at $2.21 and XRP is slowly grinding upwards from the crucial $2.00 support zone (red). Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

As Ethereum (ETH) continues to slowly turn crucial resistance levels into support, some analysts consider that the King of altcoins could be running out of time for a new all-time high (ATH) this cycle. Related Reading: Crypto Graveyard: 50% Of Tokens Have Failed In the Past 5 years – Report Ethereum Closes April In Red Over the past week, Ethereum has attempted to reclaim the $1,800 mark, hovering between the $1,770-$1,820 price range. In the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency has seen a 5.5% jump, breaking above the key resistance and last week’s high of $1,850. Amid this price action, ETH retested the $1,860-$1,870 range for the first time in one month, and closed April just 1.56% below in opening price. Nonetheless, Ethereum’s negative monthly close marked the fifth consecutive month in the red for the cryptocurrency. The king of Altcoins has been recording monthly negative returns since December, its worst-performing streak since 2018, and closed the first quarter of 2025 with a 45.4% retracement. Analyst Carl Runefelt noted this performance, noting that “the good news is that historically, May is the most positive month of the year for ETH.” In general, it has been one of the best-performing months for Ethereum, registering an average 27.31% increase in May. Additionally, the second quarter has been a positive period for cryptocurrency, closing Q2 in the green seven out of nine times. Despite its negative April close, Ethereum registers a mild 2.15% positive return this quarter so far, which could suggest that the cryptocurrency could continue its current performance if history repeats. Another market watcher considers that ETH’s price is displaying a similar performance to Bitcoin’s (BTC) 2020 rally. At the time, “Bitcoin consolidated at $8K… Most ignored it. Then it hit $64K.” According to Merlijn The Trader, “Ethereum is showing the exact same structure. Accumulation. Compression. Explosion loading.” However, this would suggest another pullback could come before a new ATH. ETH To Skip ATH Rally This Cycle? Meanwhile, analyst Crypto Bullet offered a not-so-bullish macro perspective. According to his post, the Ethereum mid-term correction is over after taking out the August-October 2023 lows, printing a “giant reversal candle,” and holding the mid-line of the multi-year descending Channel. Based on this, he argues that ETH’s bottom is in, and a significant mid-term bounce will likely occur in the next few months, with a first target of $2,500. Crypto Bullet noted that the surge could be either a Dead Cat bounce or the start of a new ATH rally, adding that it could be the former due to the cryptocurrency’s weak performance and how advanced the cycle is. In that case, Ethereum could face a potential rejection at the $2,700-$3,000 range, but a bullish rally could start if it breaks through the $3,000 resistance and breaks out of the multi-year channel. Related Reading: Solana: Analysts Forecast Q3 ATH Rally As SOL Retests Make Or Break Level However, he also suggested that Ethereum could be “in a bigger cycle than we all think,” resembling cryptocurrencies in a “one cycle behind” performance. In a previous analysis, Crypto Bullet discussed the potential of ETH not hitting an ATH this cycle, noting XRP’s performance in 2021. “So what if ETH cycle top is in and it’s gonna print a giant Accumulation Structure (a Triangle or a Zigzag) and break out of it, say, in 2028?” he questioned, concluding that investors would accumulate more energy for a breakout, and the targets would be significantly higher. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

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XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.150 zone. The price is now consolidating and facing hurdles near the $2.250 level. XRP price started a fresh increase and climbed above the $2.20 zone. The price is now trading below $2.250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance near $2.2350 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 $2.250 resistance. XRP Price Eyes Fresh Surge XRP price remained supported above $2.125 and started a decent increase, but it lagged Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to surpass the $2.150 and $2.20 resistance levels. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.359 swing high to the $2.1250 low. Besides, there was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance near $2.2350 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $2.250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.250 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.30 level and 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.359 swing high to the $2.1250 low. The next resistance is $2.350. A clear move above the $2.350 resistance might send the price toward the $2.420 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.450 resistance or even $2.50 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.650. Dips Supported? If XRP fails to clear the $2.250 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.20 level. The next major support is near the $2.180 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.180 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.120 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 – $2.20 and $2.120. Major Resistance Levels – $2.250 and $2.30.

The XRP price is preparing once again for an explosive move toward the $3. Aiming to break out from its consolidation phase, XRP’s price action suggests a massive rally could be right around the corner. The analyst who forecasted this bullish move remains broadly optimistic about XRP’s future outlook. However, he has also cautioned that a fakeout and subsequent price breakdown are possible.  XRP Price Gets Ready For Moonshot Toward $3 In a 1-hour chart analysis, ArShevelev, a crypto analyst on TradingView, disclosed that the XRP price has been forming a sequence of tight consolidation patterns. The colored triangular formations on the price chart highlight each consolidation pattern formed over the past few weeks. These triangles show that price action has been moving sideways, indicating indecision before a breakout.  Related Reading: XRP Price Ready To Reach $8 As Consolidation Breaks – Here’s The Timeline With XRP set to breakout from its present consolidation pattern, ArShevelev predicts the cryptocurrency could soon surge to the $3 mark, representing a 37% increase from its current market value. As of writing, the XRP price sits around the $2.19 mark after sharply rebounding from a critical support zone near $2.05. The $2.05 support zone is identified as a must-hold level, as a break above would maintain the altcoin’s present bullish structure. Moving forward, the TradingView chart shows an overarching bullish trend, with price action respecting XRP’s rising support line. A fresh consolidation triangle has formed, and if history is any indication, XRP could break upward from this pattern, targeting an initial price level of $2.36.  A bold “highway to moon” arrow on the price chart points to a successful breakout that could push the price toward a higher price level of $2.6 and perhaps even spark a broader rally to $3. In his analysts, ArShevelev highlighted a previous support zone at $2.21, where buyers initially stepped in, noting it as an important holding area for XRP to maintain.  Bullish Setup For The Altcoin: Breakout Or Fakeout? While XRP’s technical setup and potential breakout from consolidation look promising, ArShevelev has advised caution as the market can be unpredictable. Cryptocurrencies are known for their volatility, and failed breakouts are not uncommon, especially when the price hovers just below resistance for too long. Related Reading: XRP Price Eyes Recovery To $3 As Analyst Reveals How High The Price Would Be In Altcoin Season If XRP fails to break above the $2.29 resistance level convincingly, the analyst projects a sharp breakdown to the $2.21 support zone. Further pullback here could open the doors for an even larger price drop to the important support, some at $2.05. This potential price decline is described as a “fakeout,” as XRP gives the illusion of embarking on a rally but instead sharply reverses.  Thus, while technical indicators favor an upside breakout in the XRP price, the TradingView analyst still questions whether it could lead to a breakout to new highs or ultimately result in a fakeout.  Featured image from Medium, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto predicted a macro channel breakout that could be imminent for the XRP. The analyst indicated that the altcoin could reach double digits if this breakout plays out as expected.  XRP Price Eyes Rally To $55 With Potential Macro Channel Breakout In an X post, Egrag Crypto raised the possibility of a macro channel breakout for the XRP price and stated that the measured move points to a potential high of $55. He stated that he had his eyes on the $27 target, although he indicated that the altcoin will likely surpass this price level on this move as it looks to hit $55.  Related Reading: Is The XRP Price Rally Over At $2.22? New Developments Suggest Major Pump Is Coming This ultra-bullish prediction came as the analyst revealed that the XRP price is currently in candle number 5. He remarked that if history is any guide, then market participants should be looking at a mega monthly candle. If XRP were to follow the same pattern, the analyst affirmed that the target of $17 is definitely in play.  In another X post, Egrag Crypto again predicted that the XRP price could at least reach $27 in this market cycle. He stated that he is becoming increasingly convinced that XRP is mirroring the 2017 bull run, although the timing may be either delayed or accelerated. The analyst predicted that the altcoin would reach double digits by the end of Wave 3 this summer.  Meanwhile, he believes Wave 4 will unfold over the next three years, followed by a bear market, and then the XRP price will reach triple digits in the next bull run. Egrag Crypto is confident that XRP could reach as high as $120 when that time comes. In the meantime, XRP is still battling to break above key resistance levels, which could pave the way for a new all-time high (ATH).  A Bull Pennant Forming On Weekly Chart In an X post, crypto analyst XRPunkie drew attention to a bull pennant that was forming for the XRP price on the weekly chart. He stated that this bullish pattern is ready for a breakout once XRP completes the final pullback to between $1.80 and $2. The analyst added that the technical target of this bull pennant is between $13 and $14. XRPunkie warned that there will be more pullbacks along the way to $14, so he advised that investors look to secure profits.  Related Reading: Analyst Sets XRP Price Target At $6.5, These Dates Are Key Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has indicated that the short-term target for the XRP price is between $2.70 and $2.90. In an X post, he stated that the altcoin looks to be breaking out of an inverse head and shoulders pattern, with a potential upside target of these price levels.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.2, down almost 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP fell below $2.30 this week, wiping out all the gains registered in last week’s short-lived rally. The cryptocurrency, which had risen 8% from $2.06 to $2.28 last week, has now lost 3.5% from Monday’s opening price and 7% from its weekly high of $2.36. Related Reading: Only XRP? Expert Claims That’s All You Need To Succeed Market Expert Forecasts Potential 30% Fall To $1.55 A cryptocurrency analyst, Block Bull, forecasts that XRP might drop much deeper in the near future. From the analyst’s April 29 X post, XRP could not break the resistance level at the top of a bull flag pattern on the daily charts. This technical failure may push the price to $1.55, which would be “annoying as hell”, according to Block Bull – a 30% fall from the high of the pattern – and 28.6% from current levels. Block Bull informed followers this possible price fall would be brief and could prove to be the perfect entry point for investors. The analyst intimated big money players tend to use such downturns in markets to accumulate holdings at bargain rates. Likely $XRP is going to fall 30% along with $XLM that Ive just posted. bottom of bull flag and fib level will be a great entry $1.55 (annoying as hell) bleeding the average guy and this is why the rich get richer cos theyre the only ones able to afford to HODL pic.twitter.com/pG3h30Swks — ????BLOCK BULL???? (@TheBlockBull) April 29, 2025 XRP Not Alone As Bitcoin And Ethereum Also Struggle The decline pressure on XRP is in line with weaker trends in major cryptocurrencies overall. Bitcoin is struggling to remain above the $95,000 threshold while Ethereum has fallen below $1,800. That this is a market-wide correction and not a specific XRP problem is indicated. Competing Analysis Provides More Optimistic Forecast Not everyone who watches the market sees the dismal outlook. Others noted that while declining 6% in two days from $2.28 to $2.14, XRP has been able to remain above important support levels on shorter timeframes. They said that if XRP can hold support at $2.14, the price may bounce back to $2.24 or higher in short order. More positive predictions even indicate that XRP could hit $5 in a month, a new all-time high for the cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Code Wars: Cardano Claims The Crown From Ethereum In Core Development Liquidation Data Shows Market Imbalance Meanwhile, latest trading statistics by Coinglass indicate a shocking disparity in market positions. Within 24 hours, nearly $14 million of long positions (bets on the price going up) were liquidated, while just $1.48 million worth of short positions were sold. This almost 1000% gap indicates the majority of traders were placing bets on price rises when the market started going into decline. The sudden sell-off of such a large number of long positions had a cascade effect, dropping prices even quicker. Open interest also declined by 4%, indicating traders were closing out as uncertainty mounts. As of the most recent trading figures, XRP stands at $2.20, down 1.14% since the beginning of the day. Investors now have conflicting messages regarding whether to anticipate further declines or perhaps a possible rebound in the coming days. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

XRP price started a fresh increase from the $2.1250 zone. The price is now rising and must clear the $2.250 resistance to gain bullish momentum. XRP price started a fresh increase from the $2.1250 zone. The price is now trading below $2.250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near $2.2450 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 $2.250 resistance. XRP Price Eyes Fresh Upside Move XRP price started a downside correction from the $2.350 resistance zone, unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price dipped below the $2.30 and $2.250 support levels. The bears even pushed the price below the $2.20 level. A low was formed at $2.1250 and the price is again rising. There was a move above the $2.150 and $2.180 resistance levels. The price surpassed the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.359 swing high to the $2.1250 low. The price is now trading below $2.250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.2450 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near $2.2450 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The first major resistance is near the $2.250 level. The next resistance is $2.270 and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.359 swing high to the $2.1250 low. A clear move above the $2.270 resistance might send the price toward the $2.320 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.350 resistance or even $2.3650 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.40. Dips Supported? If XRP fails to clear the $2.250 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.180 level. The next major support is near the $2.1250 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 bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now near the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.180 and $2.1250. Major Resistance Levels – $2.250 and $2.270.

The recent stagnation in XRP’s spot price may owe less to waning market interest than to a surge in off-exchange trading, according to crypto pundit and Digital Ascension Group managing director Jake Claver. In a 23-post thread published on X, the commentator argued that “dark pools are an invisible force … holding prices stable,” even as institutional demand accelerates. Claver’s thread—viewed more than 250,000 times within 48 hours—posits that private liquidity venues are absorbing large buy orders that would otherwise inflate the public order book. “So what’s a dark pool, exactly? Picture trying to buy $500 million worth of XRP without tipping off the market,” he wrote. “Dark pools are private spots where huge orders get filled off the main exchanges.” XRP Price Rigged? The pundit described the mechanism as a “double-edged sword.” In the near term, he contends, clandestine accumulation “hides bullish momentum and drags prices down,” leaving retail traders to conclude that the asset has lost steam. Over a longer horizon, however, the same process allegedly tightens circulating supply until, he warned, “the dam bursts.” Related Reading: XRP Price Takes a Breather — Can Bulls Bounce Back from Here? “Institutions are quietly draining liquidity from public exchanges,” Claver asserted, adding that hedge funds, family offices and even sovereign entities have begun using dark-pool facilities now offered by major exchanges such as Coinbase and Kraken, as well as emerging decentralized alternatives. Because transactions are reported only after execution, he argued, “smart money doesn’t leave a trail.” Claver suggested that XRP is a prime beneficiary of this covert activity. In his view, pending regulatory clarity and enterprise-level adoption could coincide with dwindling float, leading to an abrupt repricing. “At a certain point, demand on public exchanges will explode past supply — and that’s when the market will panic to reprice itself. Get ready for a potential 2×, 3×, even 5× sprint,” he wrote. Should the hidden bid exhaust available inventory, “the price gaps straight up … charts will look like someone flipped a switch.” Related Reading: XRP To Hit $8, No Double Digits This Cycle — Warns Crypto Analyst He underscored the psychological dimension of a prolonged flat tape: “These are the stretches where even the die-hard believers start doubting and walk away. But if you hang tight, you might just catch what comes next.” Comparing dark-pool activity to a “pressure cooker,” Claver added, “They bottle up all that buying pressure now, but eventually, the lid blows off.” Concluding his thread, he urged patience: “Stay locked in. When the dam breaks, you’ll be grateful you bought at 50 cents instead of scrambling to buy at $10.” Is There Proof? Market data do indicate muted volatility in XRP, which has traded in a narrow corridor around $2.00 for much of April despite a succession of positive fundamentals and news from Ripple. Whether dark-pool activity is the decisive variable, however, remains unverified; most over-the-counter (OTC) trading is reported only in aggregated form, and no public ledger tracks the size of institutional flows Claver describes. Claver offered no documentary evidence for the alleged scale of purchasing, and his analysis stops short of quantifying volumes. Nevertheless, his thread reinforces a familiar narrative in crypto markets: that price calm on the surface may belie deep currents of accumulation below. For retail spectators, the question is whether those unseen currents will indeed surface as the “vertical” move Claver envisions—​or remain, like most dark-pool orders, permanently out of sight. At press time, XRP traded at $2.21. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

The XRP price continues to hold support above $2, which now serves as an important level for bulls. This continues as bullish sentiment is the order of the day, and the sellers seem to have run out of steam across the crypto market. With these developments, expectations for the XRP price have shot up significantly. Most especially among crypto analysts, who continue to predict that the altcoin is set for great things and could reach double-digits this bull cycle. XRP Price Still On Track For Mega Candle Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has been very vocal on X (formerly Twitter) about the bullishness of XRP. The analyst has become known for calling the XRP price increase for months before the impressive 2024 rally. Even as that rally has cooled off and the altcoin is now struggling at support, the crypto analyst has not deviated. Rather, he continues to call out that the cryptocurrency is still quite bullish, which he expects to hit double-digits at some point. Related Reading: CMT-Verified Analyst Reveals When To Buy Bitcoin As Heikin Ashi Candle Turns Bearish In a recent post, the crypto analyst explained that the XRP price is still on track to move upward. In what he calls the ‘blue ocean’, Egrag Crypto points out that investors are now “swimming with sharks”. In this case, XRP is being gobbled up at a rapid pace, which could set it on a path to see rapid recoveries. With the positive sentiment rising, the crypto analyst sees the XRP price exploding soon. He explains that a mega green candle is on the way, and this could drive the price finally above double-digits. In this blue ocean, Egrag Crypto sets three price targets. The first is $9.5, and then moving further into $17. Last but not least is the $27 target, something that the crypto analyst has continuously predicted for over a year now. Currently, the XRP price is still trading just above the $2 support, so this means that it has a long way to go before it hits the analyst’s targets. The expectation of XRP ETFs being launched has also been put forward by many in the community as a potential factor that could trigger a rise in the XRP price. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Reveals XRP Price Crash In The Short-Term, Here’s The Target Previously, there had been rumors that the ProShares XRP ETFs would launch on April 30. However, Bloomberg’s ETF expert James Seyffart has said that there are no plans to launch on this date, and there is no specified date yet. Nevertheless, the fund is expected to launch its XRP ETFs in the short to medium term, and this is expected to be a catalyst for an XRP price increase. c

Renowned crypto influencer “DustyBC” has caused controversy after stating that owning only XRP might be sufficient for investors to “make it” financially. The bold assertion comes at a time when XRP trades below its all-time high, but still captures the attention of both fans and critics throughout the market. Related Reading: XRP Headed For $1,000 – CryptoGuard Exec Drops Bold Prediction Single-Asset Strategy Raises Eyebrows Based on reports, DustyBC’s comment implies that investors can achieve significant wealth by adopting an XRP-only investment strategy. The perception has gained traction with some supporters who feel that “one strong hand beats a hundred weak plays.” The sentiment is indicative of increased interest in focused investment strategies over diversified portfolio strategies. I seriously think only holding $XRP is enough to make it.. — DustyBC Crypto (@TheDustyBC) April 27, 2025 The token, which runs Ripple’s payments network, already has a valuation of several billion dollars. A few market commentators have made claims published that the XRP currency may see targets of as much as $10,000 per token. Those are wild claims, but they have driven some enthusiasm among certain investors. Market Size Claims Support Bull Case Backers cite the enormous payment market as the basis for their optimism. The international payments space is said to be valued at multi-trillion dollars, with some estimates placing the industry at the $300 trillion mark by the end of this decade. According to these figures, XRP supporters believe that taking just 1% of this market would have a dramatic effect on the token’s price. This has caused some analysts to caution that not holding at least 1,000 XRP tokens demonstrates bad financial sense. Ripple’s ongoing business expansion, partnerships and acquisitions have been listed as further causes for optimism. These actions continue to provide talking points for those still optimistic about XRP’s potential future. Critics Question Growth Potential Not all people are so keen on XRP as a vehicle to get rich. X user Shero reacted to DustyBC’s remarks by saying XRP’s possible growth is only seven to 10 times its current value – a gain that some critics don’t view as “life-changing.” There’s not big ROI atm.. max is 7-10x — Shero (@shero12269724) April 27, 2025 Related Reading: Justin Sun Bets Big On JUST Token – Here’s Why He Sees 100x Potential These more conservative voices highlight XRP’s current valuation of over $133 billion as a constraint on future growth. They propose that such a high market cap renders runaway price growth mathematical overreach, hurting investors with small positions who believe in revolutionary wealth. On Balance & Risks While some XRP advocates get their juices flowing, others within the crypto community are placing a high premium on risk mitigation. They claim that having several solid assets ensures greater security compared to focusing on one coin. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.30 zone. The price is now correcting gains and holding the $2.220 support zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.30 zone. The price is now trading below $2.2650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key contracting triangle forming with support at $2.220 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase unless there is a close below the $2.220 support. XRP Price Holds Key Support XRP price started a decent upward wave above the $2.250 and $2.280 resistance levels, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price traded above the $2.30 level to enter a positive zone. A high was formed at $2.359 and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below the $2.30 and $2.280 support levels. The price tested the $2.220 support zone. A low was formed at $2.2220 and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.359 swing high to the $2.2220 low. The price is now trading below $2.2650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.250 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.280 level. There is also a key contracting triangle forming with support at $2.220 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The next resistance is $2.30 and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.359 swing high to the $2.2220 low. A clear move above the $2.30 resistance might send the price toward the $2.350 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 $2.420. Dips Supported? If XRP fails to clear the $2.2650 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.220 level. The next major support is near the $2.20 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.20 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.160 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 bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.220 and $2.20. Major Resistance Levels – $2.2650 and $2.30.

Crypto analyst Crypto Paradise has shattered hopes of an upward trend for the XRP price in the short term. This came following his prediction that the altcoin could witness a massive crash to a major support level.  Analyst Predicts XRP Price Crash To $1.6 In a TradingView post, Crypto Paradise predicted that the XRP price could crash to the support level at $1.6. This came as he suggested that a huge bearish trap could be unfolding right now for XRP. This means that the altcoin will simply correct to shake out the bears and then witness a bullish reversal.  Related Reading: XRP Price Follows Bitcoin To Critical Levels, Why $2.24 Is Important However, in the short term, the analyst warned that the XRP price is flashing serious warning signs. He highlighted the formation of a rising wedge pattern, which increases the probability of a bearish move. Crypto Paradise also noted that while analyzing the broader market structure, the recent upward trend looks to be a retracement within the larger bearish trend. As such, the probability of a decline being imminent is still very high.  He claimed that if the XRP price bounces, grabs liquidity, and starts forming clear bearish patterns from the resistance area between $2.4 and $2.5, it could set up an excellent opportunity with a high risk-to-reward (RR) ratio for shorts. However, this bearish thesis will be invalidated if the price breaks out and closes a candle clearly above the resistance zone.  If that happens, Crypto Paradise believes it would be much smarter to stay patient and wait for a more reliable XRP price action setup before considering new trades. The analyst also urged market participants to stay disciplined, patient, and smart. He added that it is best to stick to the plan and never rush decisions under emotional pressure.  A Bullish Prediction For The Altcoin In an X post, crypto analyst Ali Martinez provided a bullish outlook for the XRP price. He stated that the altcoin looks to be breaking out of an inverse head and shoulders pattern, with a potential upside target between $2.70 and $2.90. A rally to this $2.90 target could pave the way for another rally to a new ATH for the altcoin.  Related Reading: Here’s What Happens If The XRP Price Closes Out This Week Above $2.25 Crypto analyst Joe also asserted that the XRP price looks bullish. He noted that the inverse Head and Shoulders breakout has been confirmed, while a bullish wedge breakout is evident on the charts. Key resistance has also flipped to support, and a higher low has formed. In line with this, the analyst remarked that momentum is building for a strong move up.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.28, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.250 zone. The price is now consolidating near the $2.30 zone and might aim for a fresh increase. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.280 zone. The price is now trading above $2.250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line with support at $2.270 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase unless there is a close below the $2.2450 support. XRP Price Eyes More Gains XRP price started a decent upward wave above the $2.20 and $2.220 resistance levels, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price traded above the $2.250 and $2.30 levels to start a decent increase. A high was formed at $2.359 and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below the $2.320 and $2.30 support levels. The price dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.2195 swing low to the $2.359 high. However, the price remained supported near the $2.250 zone and the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.2195 swing low to the $2.359 high. The price is now trading above $2.250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line with support at $2.270 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.3150 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.350 level. The next resistance is $2.350. A clear move above the $2.350 resistance might send the price toward the $2.420 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.450 resistance or even $2.50 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.620. Dips Supported? If XRP fails to clear the $2.3150 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.270 level. The next major support is near the $2.250 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.250 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.220 support. The next major support sits near the $2.20 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 – $2.270 and $2.250. Major Resistance Levels – $2.3150 and $2.350.

XRP’s price outlook has taken an unexpected twist as one of its most ardent supporters, EGRAG CRYPTO, issued a short-term bearish prediction. Known across the crypto community for his unwavering bullish stance on XRP, EGRAG’s latest forecast has caught many by surprise. In a post shared on social media platform X, the analyst warned that the current market structure could push XRP into a significant short-term decline before any meaningful recovery unfolds. EGRAG CRYPTO Warns Of Potential Drop Toward $1.24 Before Rally According to EGRAG CRYPTO, the immediate technical outlook for XRP points to the possibility of a sharp correction. Backing up his forecast, EGRAG CRYPTO shared a detailed price chart showing the current position within a broader bull market structure. The chart shows how XRP is currently trading below the bull market support band. Notably, XRP’s position below the bull market support band has dragged on for over month, ever since it broke below in the middle of March. The longer XRP continues to trade below this band, the higher the possibility of a significant retest. Related Reading: XRP Surpasses Ethereum In This Major Metric After Outperforming For 6 Months EGRAG CRYPTO noted that the XRP price has failed so far to reclaim the $2.33 and $2.45 resistance zones, which sit at the upper edge of the bull market support band on the daily timeframe chart. He explained that as long as the price continues to trade under the $2.33 and $2.45 thresholds, bears could remain in control and drag the asset lower toward the 0.702 Fib extension level.  In terms of a price target, this 0.702 Fib is currently sitting at $1.24, which means the price could crash towards this level before rebounding above the bull market support band. Interestingly, this $1.24 zone coincides with an important breakout structure from November 2024, which served as the launchpad for XRP’s rally to $3.4. Consequently, retesting this zone could serve as a validation of prior breakout strength and ultimately fuel a more sustainable long-term uptrend. EGRAG CRYPTO’s Advice: Accumulate XRP Instead Of Panic Selling Despite his short-term bearish tone, EGRAG urged holders not to panic or make emotional decisions. Addressing concerns he anticipated from followers, he made it clear that he does not advise selling XRP to try and time a lower re-entry. Instead, he encouraged the community to continue accumulating during the predicted dip, rather than chasing short-term market trends. Related Reading: XRP ETFs And A Price Surge: What To Expect If The SEC Gives Greenlight A dip to $1.24, while unsettling for some, could pave the way for a much larger rally that would push the altcoin into the long-anticipated double-digit territory. In another analysis, EGRAG CRYPTO predicted a long-term XRP price target of $27. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.27, up by 5.13% and 7.26% in the past 24 hours and seven days, respectively. This comes as a response to ProShares securing SEC approval to launch three XRP Futures ETFs on April 30. Similarly, the first XRP Spot ETF was recently launched by crypto asset manager Hashdex in Brazil. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

The XRP price is eyeing a surge of 20% as it looks to reach a major resistance zone at $2.50, providing a bullish outlook for the altcoin. This projection comes amid XRP’s pullback to retest the breakout zone, with a confirmation of this breakout likely to lead to new highs.  XRP Price Eyes 20% Surge To $2.51 In a TradingView post, crypto analyst Liam indicated that the XRP price could soon rally to the key resistance level at $2.15803. The analyst highlighted $2.29387 and $2.40995 as the other key resistance levels for the altcoin. Meanwhile, he mentioned that $2.18880 and $2.08373 are the key support zones to keep an eye on.  Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Says “XRP Is Dead” Sentiment Is A Lie, Reveals The Truth Liam also commented on the current XRP price action and what needs to happen for the altcoin to reach this $2.51 target. He noted that the altcoin recently broke above a key consolidation range but is now pulling back to retest the breakout zone. If the support between $2.18880 and $2.08373 holds, then the altcoin could initiate a strong bullish rally towards the resistance zones, with $2.51803 as the major target.  The crypto analyst advised market participants to closely monitor price action around the retest zone. He claimed that a strong bullish rejection from support could offer a high-probability long opportunity toward the higher targets.  The XRP price currently boasts a bullish outlook, with the broader crypto market witnessing a reversal from recent lows. XRP’s fundamentals also support a price. CME Group recently announced plans to launch XRP futures contracts in May, while ProShares Trust XRP ETF could launch soon, which would also provide institutional investors with exposure to the fourth-largest crypto by market cap.  $2.24 Is Also A Major Resistance To Keep An Eye On Crypto analyst CasiTrades suggested that $2.24 is another major resistance level to keep an eye on for the XRP price.  She noted that this level has been a key focus for weeks. XRP recently broke above this level as it surged to $2.27 but faced strong rejection, and is now looking to retest $2.24 as resistance. Related Reading: XRP Vs. Bitcoin: Ripple Drops Bombshell On Which One Is Better CasiTrades asserted that price remains vulnerable to deeper support until it can reclaim and close above $2.24. On the bullish side, the analyst claimed that this is a critical area that needs to be respected to keep bullish momentum intact. Crypto analyst Dark Defender assured that XRP will continue to climb to the top. His accompanying chart showed that the altcoin could reach as high as $8 in this market cycle.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.28, up over 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Chart technician “Charting Guy” told his audience that XRP’s current four-hour structure suggests a measured climb toward a cycle peak near $8—yet nothing higher. Displaying a BITSTAMP four-hour chart overlaid with multi-sigma deviation bands, he wrote that XRP is “over this standard deviation and we likely move up quickly to the next one at the $3 area, then one around $4.20 and the last one at the top around $8… coincidently my main target this cycle.” No Double Digits For XRP This Cycle The analyst’s tone turned caustic when addressing hopeful forecasts for double- or triple-digit prices. “To all the people saying $8 isn’t high enough,” he said, “please throw your brain in the dryer after it got washed by all these influencer moonboys.” He argued that a move from last cycle’s capitulation low near $0.28 to $8 already implies a 2,757% advance. “Imagine not taking at least some profit lol,” he added, warning that fixation on outlier targets had trapped retail investors in every prior top. Charting Guy conceded that valuations beyond three digits are theoretically possible “if they completely achieve their goal,” referencing Ripple’s long-term ambitions in cross-border settlement and CBDC plumbing, yet he insisted that such a scenario is “absurd” for the current market phase. “It’ll likely take a few decades for all that to play out,” he wrote. “Influencer moonboys who know nothing have been saying these things for 10 YEARS and look at the chart. It’s at $2.23 right now.” Related Reading: XRP Price Pullback To $2 According To Plan For Historic Breakout To $10, Analyst Says His broader technical read remains constructive. In a slew of follow-ups he highlighted that XRP is “holding monthly Tenkan and Kijun perfectly,” “fighting between Kijun and Tenkan on weekly Ichimoku Cloud,” and has “held weekly EMA Ribbon perfectly” as well as the weekly Supertrend. Those confluences keep the medium-term structure intact, he implies, even if short-term volatility remains. On the daily timeframe he cautioned that XRP “broke out of channel, might come back to retest,” a move that—by his chart—could drag price briefly below $1.90 before the anticipated climb resumes. For Charting Guy, the disciplined approach is to respect those levels rather than chase grandiose numbers. “That lack of understanding will make these people miss bull-cycle tops and ride it down −50 to −90 percent every cycle when they can trade a big chunk of their bag each cycle and quit their 9-5 sooner,” he said. “I just try my best to be realistic and help people based on actual data in the charts, not some fairy tale a YouTuber told me.” Related Reading: XRP Will Print A New All-Time High If This Happens: Analyst While his $8 ceiling may disappoint the most fervent XRP believers, the target—if hit—would still mark the highest price in the token’s history and a near-thirty-fold return from the bear-market lows. For now, traders watching the four-hour deviation bands will be looking first for confirmation of a push through $3, then $4.20, as the analyst’s path to eight dollars begins to unfold. At press time, XRP traded at $2.33. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

CryptoGuard Chief Operating Officer Matthew Brienen is demonstrating considerable confidence in XRP. Speaking during the first episode of the “Ask Matty Show,” Brienen explained that he is convinced that XRP is likely to surge to a high of $1,000. His remarks occur at a time when the altcoin remains the world’s fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Related Reading: XRP Nearing Explosive Breakout—$10 Target In Sight, Expert Says Brienen further divulged that half of his private crypto collection is XRP. Although he refused to cite the precise quantity of tokens in his ownership, he declared that he started buying the altcoin incrementally beginning from 2020. Short- And Long-Term Plans For His XRP Holdings Matthew Brienen clarified that he has varying aspirations for XRP in the future. Short term, he aims to liquidate the majority of his holdings in the next few years. He indicated the 2024-2025 bull cycle as a period when he would likely take profits and unwind his exposure. In the longer term, Brienen plans to hold a smaller portion of XRP in his portfolio for five to 10 additional years. He is counting on the crypto’s increasing adoption in cross-border payments to drive its price higher in the future. Brienen pointed out that XRP transactions are quick, settling in under five seconds, and only costing a fraction of a penny. Forecast: $100 Or Even $1,000 Brienen didn’t stop at short-term plans. He went on to predict that XRP could climb to between $100 and $1,000 within the next 10 years. With XRP trading around $2.05 at the time of his comments, reaching $100 would require a jump of about 4,770%, and hitting $1,000 would mean a surge of roughly 48,600%. From these figures, an investment of 5,000 coins worth roughly $10,250 at current levels would be worth $500,000 at $100 prices, or $5 million at $1,000 prices. Related Reading: Ethereum To Hit $5k Before Its 10th Birthday, Justin Sun Says XRP Market Cap Would Have To Experience Dramatic Expansion If XRP goes to $100, its market cap would increase to around $5.84 trillion with the circulating supply remaining constant. If it goes to $1,000, its market cap would burst to nearly $58 trillion. These are values that would have XRP’s value far exceeding today’s entire global economy. Despite the humongous climb needed, Brienen indicated he feels the $1,000 goal is achievable. He did not promise it would occur, but he indicated he sees a scenario where XRP’s technology and speed of payment could fuel long-term development. Featured image from Blockzeit, chart from TradingView

Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick predicts a new bitcoin all-time high around $120,000 in Q2, fueled by strategic reallocation away from U.S. assets.

XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.20 zone. The price is now consolidating near the $2.280 zone and might aim for a fresh increase. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.250 zone. The price is now trading above $2.220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line with support at $2.240 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase unless there is a close below the $2.20 support. XRP Price Regains Traction XRP price started a decent upward wave above the $2.150 and $2.20 resistance levels, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price traded above the $2.220 and $2.250 levels to start a decent increase. A high was formed at $2.294 and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below the $2.280 and $2.250 support levels. The price dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.162 swing low to the $2.294 high. However, the price remained supported near the $2.220 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.162 swing low to the $2.294 high. The price is now trading above $2.220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line with support at $2.240 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.30 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.320 level. The next resistance is $2.350. A clear move above the $2.350 resistance might send the price toward the $2.420 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.450 resistance or even $2.50 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.620. Dips Supported? If XRP fails to clear the $2.30 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.2450 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 $2.20 support. The next major support sits near the $2.150 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 – $2.220 and $2.20. Major Resistance Levels – $2.30 and $2.350.

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Market analyst Egrag Crypto has tipped XRP to fall to $1.25 in the short term, barring a specific price development. Despite a bullish trading week, which saw the altcoin trade at $2.29, the market expert explains that XRP is yet to confirm a market bottom, indicating the potential of a future price fall. Related Reading: SUI Primed For Market Correction – Analyst Sets Target At $2.75 Crucial Times Ahead: XRP Must Break $2.33–$2.45 To Invalidate Bearish Forecast  In an X post on April 26, Egrag Crypto shared a bearish forecast on the XRP market, suggesting a potential downswing lies on the horizon. Based on the technical analysis of the XRP trading chart, altcoin appears to be trading below the Bull Market Support Band despite recent gains due to the extensive price correction in Q1 2025. For context, the Bull Market Support Band is a price zone formed from two moving averages to help traders detect whether an asset remains in a bull market or not. When prices fall below this support band, it often signals a bear market risk. For XRP to invalidate this negative forecast, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency must close above $2.33, which represents the immediate resistance level. Importantly, XRP must reclaim the $2.45, which currently acts as the upper edge of the Bull Market Support Band.  Achieving a decisive close above both critical price levels would signal a strong market demand and reduce fear of a larger price correction. However, if XRP fails to break above this band soon, the 0.702 Fibonacci level around $1.25 becomes a likely potential target.  Egrag Crypto explains that this Fibonacci level aligns with the previous breakout structure, thus making it a strong historical support. However, a price fall to $1.25 would only constitute a major retest, which could reinforce the long-term bullish structure of the XRP market. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Reaches Last H1 Support, Next Major Resistance Comes Into View XRP Price Overview At the time of writing, XRP trades at $2.18, reflecting a decline of 0.78% in the last day. The prominent altcoin is also down 5.08% on the monthly chart, indicating that bearish pressures are still strong in the market. According to data from Coincodex, market sentiment currently remains neutral, with investors still uncertain of XRP’s future. Notably, only 40% of XRP’s last 30 trading days have been profitable. Interestingly, Coincodex analysts expect the asset to retain its recent bullish form in the short term to potentially trade at $2.50 in five days. However, they remain highly bearish on long-term prospects, projecting a price of $1.97 in one month and $1.65 in three months. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview

A top Korean Elliott Wave expert has forecasted that XRP may move between $10 and $40 over the next few months, which reflects possible gains of as much as 1,726% from current market levels. XForceGlobal, Korea’s first ever certified Elliott Wave analyst, is of the view that the cryptocurrency has entered the completion phase of its correction cycle and now stands ready to go into a big bull run. Related Reading: Ethereum To Hit $5k Before Its 10th Birthday, Justin Sun Says Technical Pattern Signals End Of Downward Trend XRP has completed what technical analysts term a “WXY corrective pattern” as per XForceGlobal. The technical pattern has often indicated that a period of a pullback is concluding. The analyst said Wave W was the initial response of the market to profit-taking once XRP had risen six times in price. Wave X momentarily picked up the upward trend with minimal momentum before Wave Y concluded the correction with another orderly downward trajectory. The cryptocurrency fell approximately 50% from its January 2025 peak of $3.33 to a low of $1.638. However, it has since rebounded by 34% to trade at $2.20 at the time of reporting. $XRP We’ve been calling for this exact pullback for months. We are inching that much closer to a historic breakout to $10+. Progress may be gradual, but it’s undeniable. https://t.co/QxWbJRPhMq pic.twitter.com/9lbnZjaTHz — XForceGlobal (@XForceGlobal) April 24, 2025 Price Targets Range From $10 To $40 XForceGlobal’s analysis puts XRP in wave 2 of a bigger fifth wave, indicating the next big move would be a strong wave 3. The analyst has had a minimum target of $10, which would be a 350% rise from current levels. His upper target of $40 would be an unprecedented 1,726% rise. The prediction relies on Elliott Wave Theory, which tries to foresee market movements through patterns of investor sentiment expressing themselves in price waves. The predictions rely on the strength and expansion of waves 3 and 5 within the overall structure of the market. Korean Markets Act As Leading Indicators XForceGlobal pointed out that Korean cryptocurrency exchanges play a vital role in the prediction of XRP price fluctuations. In the opinion of the analyst, Korean markets have in the past led in the recognition of significant XRP tops and bottoms. The similarity between XRP’s Korean won (KRW) chart and its US dollar chart was highlighted as especially significant. “We’re seeing the same structure on both charts. That adds conviction that wave 2 may be complete,” the analyst said. Related Reading: Ethereum ‘Heating Up’ – Address Activity Jumps Nearly 10% In 2 Days Investment Strategy Recommendations Although the recent 40% advance from lows is the current state, XForceGlobal described recent short-term decline as typical market action. The analyst indicated that “smart money” is already accumulating in XRP as retail interest starts coming back. XForceGlobal compared the strength of XRP’s community against the reported dwindling enthusiasm for Ethereum and Solana. The last stage of this cycle might involve a vertical, parabolic price action, perhaps initiating a new wave of FOMO among investors. Featured image from CoinFlip, chart from TradingView

The XRP price is once again making headlines as technical indicators show a solid breakout after months of consolidation. With its recent break in tight price action, a crypto analyst believes that XRP could be preparing to surge above $8, marking a new ATH for the top altcoin.  XRP Price Aims For $8 Target In Coming Months After months of constrained price action, the XRP price has finally broken out of a descending consolidation pattern—a bullish signal that the market has been eagerly awaiting. Following this breakout, XRP is now eyeing a potential rally toward the $8.08 mark. Related Reading: Ethereum ‘Heating Up’ – Address Activity Jumps Nearly 10% In 2 Days Delving deeper into the technical chart analysis published by TradingView crypto analyst Master Ananda, XRP is now comfortably trading above crucial Moving Averages (MA), including the EMA9, EMA10, EMA20, EMA25, EMA50, and most importantly, the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). The Exponential Moving Averages indicate a short to medium-term bullishness for XRP. At the same time, the 200-day SMA is the most critical and long-term bullish signal. Key Fibonacci Extension levels confirm the breakout from the descending consolidation pattern. In alignment with its projected rise to $8.08, XRP is expected to surge past three critical price targets: the 1.618 Fib at $4.5, the 2.618 Fib around $6.29 and finally, the 3.618 Fib, which corresponds with the $8.08 price level. Notably, a surge to $8.08 would represent more than double XRP’s current all-time high of $3.84, marking a 1,380% increase from its current market value. The analyst’s chart highlights a clear breakout trajectory, emphasizing a steady upward pace with the reversal point already confirmed.  For its short-term price targets, Master Ananda has shared four key Fibonacci Extension levels: the 0.382 Fib at $2.29, the 0.5 Fib at $2.5, the 0.618 Fib at $2.71, and finally, the 0.786 Fib at $3.01. Notably, the analyst has also highlighted the $3.4 level as a “high” resistance level for XRP. Breaking above this price would be another huge bullish confirmation that XRP can move toward the $8.08 projected target.   Analyst: Exercise Patience Ahead Of Surge Despite his bullish stance on XRP’s future price outlook, Master Ananda has advised investors and traders to remain patient and exercise caution. While XRP is showing clear signs of growth, it’s important to note that this projected surge will not happen overnight.  The TradingView analyst has stated that XRP’s journey toward the price range between $6-$8 would span several months, not just weeks, as the market gradually stabilizes and bullish momentum continues to build. Related Reading: Ethereum To Hit $5k Before Its 10th Birthday, Justin Sun Says Although market volatility could still test XRP’s price action, the breakout from the SMA200 confirms that the cryptocurrency has entered a multi-month bullish phase. As a result, Master Ananda has asserted that XRP’s bullish growth in the long term is certain, with traders expected to take profits once its price reaches a peak.  Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Crypto analyst XForce has commented on the recent XRP price pullback, claiming that this price correction is part of the plan as the altcoin eyes a historic breakout. The analyst predicts that XRP can reach double digits when this breakout happens.  XRP Price Pullback Part Of Plan For Historic Breakout To $10 In an X post, XForce indicated that the recent XRP price correction is part of the plan for the historic breakout to $10. He stated that he has been calling for this exact pullback for months and remarked that the altcoin is inching closer to a historic breakout to $10. The analyst added that progress may be gradual, but it is undeniable.  Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Reveals When The XRP Price Will Reach $25 – It’s Not Far Off In a video on his YouTube channel, XForce further explained why he is confident that the XRP price can still reach a new all-time high (ATH). He highlighted a WXY corrective structure, which began at the start of the year, noting that this was just part of a larger bullish structure. He remarked that this corrective structure occurred as the market looked to cool off from the rally recorded in the first phase of this bull cycle.  The crypto analyst stated that the XRP price is still going to witness a Wave 3, 4, and 5 move on the macro chart. This Wave 3 impulsive move is expected to take the altcoin to the $10 target before it then pulls back on Wave 4. XForce believes that XRP could rally to as high as $40 on the Wave 5 before this bull cycle finally ends.  Meanwhile, the analyst alluded to the XRP/USDT chart while indicating that the bottom is already in for the altcoin, with the WXY corrective structure in Wave 2 already done. This means that XRP is now ready for a rally to the upside, with the move to $10 likely to start anytime soon.  XRP Is Closer To An “Extreme Bull Run” In an X post, crypto analyst Dark Defender stated that the XRP price is closer to an extreme bull run in a very short time than market participants can ever imagine. He told market participants to keep an eye on $2.222 and $2.40 as the major resistance levels, while $1.8815 is the major support level.  Related Reading: XRP To Flip Bitcoin This Cycle? Analyst Points To Major Bounce The crypto analyst suggested that the XRP price could still drop below $2 before it records this explosive move. He stated that the altcoin is expected to have three more waves in the smaller timeframes. As such, he advised market participants to keep an eye on the $1.8815 level again.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.18, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com