Bloomberg Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) analyst James Seyffart shared his perspective on the long-awaited altcoin season and how it may differ from previous cycles following the boom of Digital Asset Treasuries and institutional adoption. Related Reading: WLFI Token Controversy: Justin Sun Denies Selling Rumors Following Address Blacklist Altseason Already Here? In a recent interview with Jay Hamilton from Milk Road, James Seyffart, senior analyst and ETF expert at Bloomberg, reaffirmed his stance that the four-year cycle theory has “lost a lot of value,” at least for this cycle. “I’m one of those people not necessarily saying this time is different, but I don’t think we’re going to, you know, peak in later this year and then drop 80%. I just don’t think that’s going to happen anymore,” he stated. The analyst previously explained that with institutional adoption and treasury companies, the cycle’s amplitude will reduce significantly, adding that this theory has gotten “muted” and “It won’t be as strict as on the money, where everything collapses in November or December.” During the Thursday interview, he affirmed that, unlike the previous cycle, the market appears to be experiencing what could be considered a “corporate” altcoin season, driven by institutional adoption, Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATCOs), and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Seyffart considers that DATCOs are “taking a lot of steam” from any potential traditional altcoin season, as “they’ve been on absolute fire.” Based on this, he suggested that in the short term, the highly anticipated altcoin season is occurring on public markets through institutions: The thing is, I just think right now this market is becoming a little more institutionalized (…). I just don’t think altcoins are going to run in the same way it has in years past. Largely because the money that’s mostly driving the performance of things like Bitcoin and ETH right now is institutional money. Altcoin ETFs Demand Won’t Match BTC, ETH The ETF expert asserted that neither institutional money nor the long-awaited approval of multiple altcoin-based ETFs will fuel a rally like the BTC or ETH-based products had at launch, despite the evident interest in the investment products. “Anyone who thinks like, ‘oh, Bitcoin ETFs took in 40 billion, (…) XRP ETF is going to take in the same amount’ or whatever. That’s just not how this is going to work. These are longer tail assets,” he added. Recently, Canary Capital CEO Steve McClurg claimed that the XRP spot ETFs could hit $5 billion worth of inflows in their first month. He pointed out that after BTC, XRP is the most recognized token among Wall Street investors, which could drive significant adoption from the start and even outperform Ethereum ETFs. Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Redemption Controversy Over? Hoskinson Shares IOG Audit Results Seyffart explained that there will be demand for the altcoin-based investment products, and “there will probably be multiple products for each of these assets to do well.” He pointed out that they will not capture the same institutional capital as Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, “but they’ll be trading vehicles.” However, the Bloomberg analyst expects basket products that combine multiple assets to attract significantly more interest from institutional capital, arguing that investment advisors prefer asset diversification. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Reports have disclosed that Ripple has moved to introduce its US dollar–backed stablecoin, RLUSD, into African markets through deals with established regional fintech firms. Related Reading: American Bitcoin, Backed By Trump, Ends Nasdaq Debut Up 17% The token, which debuted in late 2024, now has a market capitalization of close to $710 million. That figure matters because it signals real capital backing the push, even if the coin still sits well below the largest stablecoins. Fintech Partners Open Doors Ripple’s rollout leans on three major fintech partners: Chipper Cash, VALR, and Yellow Card. These platforms already serve millions of users across the continent. According to company statements, the partnerships give RLUSD instant rails into retail and business flows without Ripple having to build consumer trust from scratch. Ham Serunjogi, CEO of Chipper Cash, said RLUSD is “uniquely positioned to accelerate institutional blockchain adoption across Africa and beyond.” That line frames the push as aimed more at banks and big payments firms than at casual traders. 1/ The next chapter for $RLUSD starts in Africa. → https://t.co/6gRqrdNwSW We’re proud to bring our trusted, USD-backed stablecoin to the continent with new partners @chippercashapp, @VALRdotcom, and @YellowCard_App. ???? Together, we’ll unlock new potential for cross-border… — Ripple (@Ripple) September 4, 2025 Humanitarian Pilots Take Center Stage Based on reports, Ripple is also linking RLUSD to humanitarian work in Kenya. Mercy Corps Ventures is running pilot programs that use the stablecoin to power blockchain-based insurance products for drought and rainfall risks. These pilots are small. But they are meant to show how stablecoins can back practical financial services where climate shocks hit farming communities. For many African users, access to reliable, low-cost payment rails matters more than the token’s total market value. Listings And Institutional Aims RLUSD has been listed on a growing set of exchanges, including Gemini, Kraken, Bitso, Bitstamp, Bullish, LMAX, Uphold, Mercado Bitcoin, Independent Reserve, and CoinMENA. That distribution lets institutions tap RLUSD for payments, settlement, and collateral management. Jack McDonald, SVP of Stablecoins at Ripple, said demand is growing across payments, tokenization, and collateral markets. The listings show Ripple wants the coin to be usable on familiar trading and custody platforms, which can shorten the path to institutional adoption. Related Reading: XRP Poised For Amazon-Like Boom? Analyst Predicts $200 Rally On-Chain Activity Shows Momentum, But Gaps Remain Meanwhile, on-chain metrics show rising activity. Artemis data points to monthly transaction volumes climbing from almost $120 million in July to $194 million in August. That jump is healthy for a newcomer. Yet it is still small when compared with established stablecoins that process billions each month on Ethereum and Tron. Based on these numbers, RLUSD is gaining traction but has a long way to go if it hopes to match the liquidity and daily flows of market leaders. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView
Jake Clover, CEO of Digital Ascension Group and a long-time XRP advocate, used a new video published on September 3 to deliver an unambiguous message to traders waiting for one last capitulation: he doesn’t think a 90% collapse is coming back. “I would love it too. I don’t think it’s going to happen,” Clover said, arguing that the market already gave skeptics ample time to buy during prolonged sub-$1 ranges. “When it was 50 cents, nobody wanted to buy it… You had three years to buy it at 50 cents or 30 cents or 40 cents or whatever it was. It ain’t coming back.” Will XRP Never Crash By 90% Again? Clover roots that conviction not in a single catalyst but in what he describes as a structural change to XRP’s market microstructure. He repeatedly cites the role of spot exchange-traded products – Bloomberg’s James Seyffart puts SEC approval in 2025 odds at 95% – and the execution algorithms used by institutional liquidity providers as a persistent source of demand that alters the asset’s downside dynamics. “It’s going to be sustained here because of the ETFs, because of the TWAP and VWAP and them entering the market. They’re not letting it come back down,” he said, referring to time- and volume-weighted execution that systematically slices large orders into the market over extended intervals. Related Reading: XRP Millionaires Dump After Major Accumulation Trend, Will It Be A Red September? He frames the current tape as a test the asset has already passed. “If it was going to [crash], there’s a bunch of stuff that rolled up and then it’s back down 90% since it went up. XRP hadn’t done that,” Clover noted, contrasting XRP’s behavior with other, sharper retracements elsewhere in crypto. In his reading, support has repeatedly asserted itself on the cross with Bitcoin as well. “It’s back on the line here where there’s been support on the Bitcoin and XRP chart. I think it’s up from here, especially if Bitcoin keeps going up,” he said, tying XRP’s path to the broader beta of the cycle. Clover also connects his outlook to a suite of prospective macro and market-structure tailwinds. He points to what he calls a “reverse carry trade,” the prospect of “adoption for the backend settlement of the stock market,” and the influence of ETF flows as scenario drivers that could render near-term entry prices largely irrelevant over a longer horizon. In one of the video’s most pointed passages, he underscores that view with a blunt thought experiment on future price levels: “You’re not going to care if you bought it at $2.30 or you bought it at $2.40 or you bought it at $2 when it’s a hundred dollars or $200 or $500.” Related Reading: XRP Will Lead The Next Upswing, Says Analyst — Here’s The Case The operational takeaway he offers to investors is procedural rather than tactical. Clover is explicit that market timing is a losing game for nearly everyone and that disciplined accumulation outperforms attempts to catch exact bottoms. “Dollar cost averaging is going to be your best bet 99.9% of the time,” he said. “Trying to time the market, you’re not going to do it. It’s like 1% of traders that ever timed the market well. And those that dollar cost average in, you’re going to win. Like you can’t, you can’t lose doing that. You’re going to get highs and lows, but your average is going to be pretty fair.” Risk management, in his account, is non-negotiable. He warns explicitly against taking on debt or leverage that compromises basic obligations in order to chase upside. “Don’t leverage yourself or over leverage yourself to the point where you can’t make your bills or can’t pay other stuff,” Clover said, adding that small, regular allocations made only from surplus cash are the appropriate way to express conviction while surviving the volatility that remains endemic to the asset class. If that thesis holds, the implication for strategy—again in Clover’s own words—is to stop waiting for the ghost of an old regime. “I know everybody wants the most they can get on stuff,” he said, “but dollar cost averaging is going to be your best bet… When you have some extra liquidity, buy a little bit.” At press time, XRP traded at $2.87. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Ripple and its native token XRP have been given rare mainstream exposure on German finance channel Der Aktionar TV. Related Reading: XRP Poised For Amazon-Like Boom? Analyst Predicts $200 Rally In a recent segment, the hosts spoke with David Hartmann of Vontobel about the cryptocurrency’s place in global banking and how investors can access it through certificates and futures. Ripple’s Role In International Transfers According to Hartmann, Ripple has become a recognized player in international finance by offering faster settlement solutions for cross-border payments. The discussion emphasized how XRP acts as a bridge currency. Rather than converting euros into US dollars and then into yen, banks could move funds directly using XRP, cutting both cost and time from the transaction. Mainstream TV in Germany is suddenly highlighting $XRP. That’s your tell: when media ramps up, euphoria isn’t far behind. People will wish they’d acted at ~$2.84 instead of chasing at $20–30. Do your own digging, then decide. #XRP #Altseason — Digital Outlook (@digitaloutlook3) September 4, 2025 The example was simple: a German bank sending money to Japan typically needs two currency conversions, but XRP reduces it to one. Hartmann said this model positions Ripple as a service provider that eases dependency on the dollar in international transfers. Legal Clarity Boosts Confidence Reports highlighted the impact of Ripple’s recent victory in its case against the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The resolution has given XRP a degree of regulatory clarity that many institutions had been waiting for. Analysts explained that banks and large financial players are unwilling to risk billions without knowing the rules. With the legal outcome now clearer, Ripple is seen as being in a stronger position to attract institutional adoption. The commentary observed regulation of crypto is shifting from its initial “Wild West” image. Here, compliance is not just the legal requirement but also the building block of trust. For banks and investors alike, that trust may decide what projects are taken up at scale. Stablecoins And Market Risks The section also discussed the emergence of US dollar-pegged stablecoins. These instruments provide speed and lower volatility in cross-border payments but also pose risks. Market watchers cautioned that stablecoins should be completely backed by reserves like US Treasury bonds. In the absence of transparency and sound backing, investor confidence can erode rapidly. Related Reading: American Bitcoin, Backed By Trump, Ends Nasdaq Debut Up 17% Attention then turned to investment products tied to XRP. Mini futures and certificates were presented as options for those who want exposure without directly holding the token. Other dangers include fluctuations in the USD/EUR exchange rate and the fact that certificates are debt instruments tied to the issuing entity’s stability. The program closed on a forward-looking note. Ripple, with regulatory clarity on its side and a growing reputation in the payments industry, is seen as being better placed to capture institutional interest. The XRP community quickly reacted online, many pointing out that German media now gives Ripple attention that US outlets have yet to match. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The debate over whether XRP could surpass Bitcoin has gained intensity in this cycle, and many analysts and commentators have weighed in on the possibility. A recent video posted on X by crypto analyst and commentator CryptoSensei touched on this discussion, where he made the bold claim that developments in interoperability, regulation, and tokenized real-world assets could eventually put XRP ahead of Bitcoin. The Pundit’s Claim: XRP In Front Of Bitcoin Although Bitcoin is currently the largest cryptocurrency, XRP’s positioning this cycle has increased discussions of a shift in dominance. Interestingly, XRP has overtaken many cryptocurrencies in the past few months and is now on the heels of Ethereum in terms of market cap. Related Reading: Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal Calls ‘Full Port’ Into XRP, Ethereum In his video, CryptoSensei focused on the broader trajectory of blockchain adoption over the next decade, which is going to include the integration of real-world assets like stocks, bonds, derivatives, and real estate into digital systems. He noted that only a small fraction of these markets are currently on-chain, and he predicted that this figure will perhaps rise just five to ten percent in the next ten years. The pace of this growth will be determined by global regulatory cooperation, where working groups from the G7 and G20 align laws to allow value to move seamlessly across borders. Interoperability of blockchains would be essential in this process. As such, CryptoSensei highlighted the role of companies like Chainlink, Ripple, and others that are connecting real-world assets to blockchain platforms, and he specifically called out XRP as having the potential to rise to the top. “Obviously, we would love to see XRP number one in front of Bitcoin,” he said, adding that the combination of regulation, interoperability, and tokenization could make this outcome possible. The Altcoin To Surpass Bitcoin? Ripple and its cryptocurrency XRP have long been recognized for their strong ties with banks, payment providers, and financial institutions worldwide. According to Ripple, XRP was designed with a focus on real-world utility in cross-border payments and settlement. Related Reading: XRP Price Holds Macro Consolidation Zone, Wave 3 Surge Could Send Price To $5 This institutional integration distinguishes XRP from Bitcoin, and many analysts have argued adoption by financial institutions is the only way XRP can beat Bitcoin to become the number one cryptocurrency. Crypto analyst BarriC suggested that the adoption of XRP by institutions could see its price settle well above $1,000. Another important factor that might cause XRP to overtake Bitcoin lies in the growing use of the XRP Ledger for tokenization. Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization has grown massively in the past few weeks on the XRP Ledger, with the network growing as the platform for creating and managing tokenized assets. Tokenization of real-world assets is viewed by many as one of the largest growth opportunities for blockchain technology, with trillions of dollars in value expected to migrate on-chain in the next few decades. This will undoubtedly bode well for the XRP price if the XRP Ledger can capitalize well on the tokenization trend. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto analyst Costa has made an ultra-bullish prediction for the XRP price, stating that it could reach $473,214. He explained that such a massive price surge could happen thanks to tokenization on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). XRP Price To Reach $473,214 If This Happens In an X post, Costa predicted that the XRP price would reach $473,214 if 10% of global assets got tokenized onto the XRPL. This followed Ripple’s statement that 10% of global assets are expected to be tokenized by 2030. The analyst expects these assets, which amount to $50 trillion, to be tokenized on the XRP Ledger. Related Reading: Crypto Exchange Reveals When XRP Price Will Cross $2,000 Costa declared that the amount of inflows and utility will most definitely cause the XRP price to skyrocket. He also noted that a potential supply shock will push the altcoin higher. Meanwhile, the analyst alluded to a market cap multiplier to explain how the price increase will happen. He stated that for every 10 billion of inflows, XRP will increase by 516x, moving the altcoin’s market cap to $5.3 trillion. Costa then broke down the calculation for how the XRP price would reach $473,214. He divided $50 trillion, which represents 10% of the global assets, by $10 billion, which is the amount he projects as the inflows. The division amounted to $5,000, which he then multiplied by the projected $5.3 trillion market cap, leading to $26.5 quadrillion. The analyst noted that dividing the current supply by this will result in an XRP price of $473,000. However, Costa admitted that these projections are simply hypothetical and that there is no 100% guarantee of 10% of the global assets being tokenized on the XRP Ledger. XRP Still Expected To Rise Higher The XRP price is currently on a downtrend, but is still expected to witness a bullish reversal and reach new highs. Crypto analyst Matthew Dixon noted that the price is expected to surge soon above the highs previously recorded this year. He noted XRP’s pattern is currently corrective and should resolve higher, especially with the softening of monetary policy. The Fed is expected to make a 25-basis-point (bps) rate cut at the next FOMC meeting, which is bullish for the XRP price. This could inject more liquidity into the altcoin’s ecosystem and serve as the catalyst for the next leg up. Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto predicted that the XRP price could rally to as high as $6 soon enough. However, he warned that the altcoin needs to hold above its current range as it prepares for this major breakout. Related Reading: Is XRP A Meme Coin? Analyst Reveals How Whales Are Playing The Game At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.81, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
The XRP price is still showing bullish momentum despite the previous wave of downtrends. After falling below $2.8, a quick bounce was able to reclaim this level once again as support, putting it on a path lined with further gains. With the formation of an ascending trendline, the XRP price may be sitting on a ticking time bomb primed for explosion, and this would send it back toward its July peaks as bulls find their way back into the market again. XRP Price Breakout Could Notch 20% Gains The analysis from CMF Trading Point shows that the XRP price is at a critical level after the formation of an ascending trend line. This trend line has always been bullish, and with the return of bulls, it might be as bullish as it gets. Given this, the crypto analyst has given a reasonable target for where the XRP price could be headed next. Related Reading: Bitcoin, Ethereum Open Interest Are Sitting Close To ATH Levels, What Happened Last Time? Since the price is currently needling around the $2.82 level, it shows that there is still strength after the bulls reclaimed the $2.8 support. If this level holds and the ascending trendline breakout is completed, then the first target from here is for the XRP price to reach $3. Once this first target is achieved, then the price can quickly move on to the next target, which lies at $3.40. A completion would mean a 20% total increase, while still providing room for a possible continuation. If momentum holds, it could set the XRP price on a path to new all-time highs. What Happens If The Ascending Trendline Fails To Hold? In the event that the ascending trendline fails and the XRP price falls further, then it could spell a period of downtrend for the cryptocurrency. The analyst explains that the XRP price actually needs to stay above $2.20-$2.25 for the bullish breakout to remain valid. Otherwise, it would mean trouble. Related Reading: Cardano Founder Says Chainlink Quoted Them An ‘Absurd Price’, Here’s Why A breakdown below this level would trigger the start of another downtrend that could send the price spiraling toward $2. If sell-offs continue to pile on at this level, then XRP could crash below $2, leading to another bear market. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
XRP price is struggling to recover above the $2.850 zone. The price is now moving lower and might start another decline below $2.750. XRP price is facing hurdles and struggling to recover above the $2.850 resistance. The price is now trading below $2.820 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.8180 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to decline if it stays below the $2.850 zone. XRP Price Faces Hurdles XRP price managed to stay above the $2.70 level and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price climbed above the $2.75 and $2.80 resistance levels. However, the price seems to be struggling to settle above the $2.850 resistance zone. Recently, there was a fresh bearish reaction below the $2.820 level. The price dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.70 swing low to the $2.887 high. The price is now trading below $2.820 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls protect the $2.780 support, the price could attempt another increase. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.820 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.8180 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The first major resistance is near the $2.850 level. A clear move above the $2.850 resistance might send the price toward the $2.880 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.00 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $3.050. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $2.820 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.780 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.70 swing low to the $2.887 high. The next major support is near the $2.744 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.744 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.70. The next major support sits near the $2.650 zone, below which the price could gain bearish momentum. 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 – $2.780 and $2.70. Major Resistance Levels – $2.850 and $2.880.
CRYPTOWZRD, in a recent market update, noted that XRP ended the session with an indecisive close, signaling uncertainty in the short term. According to the analyst, the key lies in XRPBTC—once it begins to move bullish, XRP could quickly ignite an impulsive upside rally. Symmetrical Triangle On XRPBTC Points To Upside Potential In expanding his analysis, CRYPTOWZRD emphasized that both the daily candle of XRP and XRPBTC closed indecisively, leaving traders on edge about the next major move. He pointed out that the relationship between Bitcoin dominance and XRPBTC could be a decisive factor. Should Bitcoin dominance weaken further, it would likely give XRPBTC the strength it needs to move bullishly and trigger a breakout from its symmetrical triangle formation. Related Reading: Is XRP A Meme Coin? Analyst Reveals How Whales Are Playing The Game According to CRYPTOWZRD, this potential breakout in XRPBTC is critical because it would naturally extend to XRP’s price action. Such a scenario could provide the fuel needed for XRP to shift out of consolidation and begin a more impulsive upside run. The analyst further noted that if XRP turns bullish, it would not only trigger momentum but also allow the asset to break out of its daily lower-high trendline. This move, he explained, would come from a double-bottom formation visible on the daily chart. With these confluences aligning, the technical setup appears increasingly favorable for a strong push to the upside. CRYPTOWZRD highlighted $3.65 as the next significant resistance level to watch. A decisive breakout above this point would mark a pivotal moment for XRP, as it would pave the way for a new all-time high. To stay ahead of the move, CRYPTOWZRD concluded that his focus will remain on lower-time frame chart formations for now, allowing him to spot quick scalp opportunities. XRP Stuck in Sideways Action: Key Resistance In Focus Giving his final verdict, CRYPTOWZRD revealed that the intraday chart of XRP is currently moving sideways, showing no clear direction in the short term. He explained that the $2.94 level remains the key resistance zone to watch, as it could dictate whether momentum shifts in favor of the bulls. Related Reading: XRP Price To Rally 5,600% To $200? Crypto Analyst Lays Out The Possibilities According to the expert, a decisive move above the $2.94 resistance would open the door for a strong long opportunity. He added that he intends to take advantage of that setup, but only if Bitcoin’s market structure supports the idea, reinforcing the importance of broader market conditions. However, CRYPTOWZRD cautioned that if XRP continues to hold below the $2.94 level, more sideways volatility is likely in the near term. In this case, patience will be essential, as the market would need more time to mature before offering the next reliable trading opportunity. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
SWIFT’s Chief Innovation Officer, Tom Zschach, has raised doubts about whether Ripple’s technology and the XRP token can meet the standards global banks demand for cross-border settlement. His remarks, posted on LinkedIn, sparked renewed debate within the XRP community, which has long positioned Ripple as a challenger to SWIFT’s dominance. Zschach said some observers view […]
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A fresh round of bold predictions has surfaced in the XRP community after crypto analyst Nick Anderson compared the token’s trajectory to Amazon’s historic breakout more than a decade ago. Related Reading: Dogecoin Gets Its 1st Foundation-Backed Treasury Worth $175 Million According to Anderson, the current phase for XRP looks similar to Amazon’s long consolidation period before its massive rally. Amazon’s Long Wait Before Its Breakout Anderson recalled how Amazon shares traded sideways for about 3,800 days after the dot-com crash, stretching from the year 2000 until 2010. During that time, the stock slowly built a base, eventually forming what analysts call a cup-and-handle pattern. When the breakout came, Amazon moved from around $5 to $200, marking a gain of 3,900% over 15 years. He argued that XRP might be in the same situation today. The cryptocurrency has traded around $2.75 recently, which he described as being not far from the level—$5—where Amazon’s explosive run began. Based on his chart analysis, Anderson claimed XRP could eventually climb to anywhere between $100 and $200, though such a move would take years to unfold. ????IS #XRP IN THE SAME ROUTE AS AMAZON? pic.twitter.com/422gQpoYw4 — BULLRUNNERS (@BullrunnersHQ) September 2, 2025 Predicted Path For XRP Holders In his assessment, the analyst said younger investors who hold large amounts of XRP today could be in line for life-changing wealth if the forecast proves accurate. Anderson suggested that those currently in their early 30s might be between 45 and 50 years old by the time XRP reaches $100. He gave a simple calculation: a holding of 10,000 tokens would be worth $1 million at that price point. While the projection is long term, Anderson also placed attention on the current cycle. He forecast XRP could see a run toward $5 to $30 before a sharp correction. That correction, in his view, would serve as a reset before wider adoption takes hold and larger gains become possible in the next decade. Related Reading: Mastercard Stresses Crypto Is An Enhancement, Not A Substitute Community Forecasts Add To Speculation XRP’s community has often entertained lofty targets, and Anderson’s call is not the first time a $100 price has been floated. Market observers have also predicted similar outcomes. Some backers argue that once liquidity in the market swells, much like it did ahead of the 2017 surge, XRP could accelerate toward those bigger milestones sooner than many expect. For now, XRP trades at $2.84 with a modest 0.90% daily gain and has reclaimed its spot as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Whether the token can truly mirror Amazon’s long climb is uncertain, but the prediction highlights just how strongly some analysts believe XRP is poised for an Amazon-like boom that could one day drive it to the $200 mark. Featured image from X, chart from TradingView
XRP’s large holder cohort, specifically addresses holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP, has shifted from accumulation in the second half of August to significant dumping at the start of September. On-chain data from analytics platform Santiment reveals a sharp reversal in holdings, both in terms of circulating supply percentage and the number of coins held by this cohort. This change raises concerns about the sustainability of XRP’s price, which has been facing rejections above $2.8, and whether September could be a bearish month for the token. XRP Millionaires Start September With A Selloff XRP millionaire wallets, which are addresses holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP coins, aggressively increased their holdings during the second half of August. Based on the current price of XRP, each of these addresses is sitting on $28 million and $280 million worth of XRP, depending on the size of their wallets. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Is Yet To Hit Its First Bearish Target – Details Particularly, Santiment’s data shows that the percentage of XRP supply held by these addresses rose from 11.67% on August 16 to 12.19% by the end of the month. In terms of numbers, their stash grew from about 7.5 billion XRP coins to 7.85 billion XRP. This surge in accumulation showed the confidence among large investors, which contributed to XRP successfully holding above the $3 price level throughout the month. However, September has opened with an abrupt reversal. On September 1, whale holdings accounted for 12.19% of the circulating supply, but by September 3, that figure had dropped to 11.77%. In coin terms, the balance fell from 7.85 billion XRP to 7.61 billion XRP, wiping out much of the late August accumulation in just a few days. This decline is clearly illustrated in Santiment’s chart below, which shows a synchronized dip in both percentage supply and absolute holdings. This rapid offloading means that these millionaire wallets may be taking profits after August’s rally, and it introduces downside pressure that could have effects on XRP’s price action throughout September. Could This Mean A Red September For XRP? September has been a mixed month for XRP, with both strong rallies and painful corrections shaping investor sentiment. According to data from CryptoRank, the last time XRP saw a red September was back in 2021, when it fell sharply by 20.1%. Since then, however, XRP has managed to string together three consecutive green Septembers, including a 46.2% increase in September 2022. Related Reading: XRP Price Gets $20 Target: The 2 Scenarios That Could Play Out From Here This track record shows that while September has the potential to bring losses, it has also been highlighted by gains. Although it is too early to declare a repeat scenario of a red September, the sell-off from millionaires at the beginning of September sets a worrying precedent. XRP’s price action is already showing signs of strain, with the token repeatedly facing rejections above $2.8 in recent days. If these millionaire wallets continue to offload their holdings, the bullish sentiment surrounding XRP may weaken, which may lead to further declines. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.82, up by 0.2% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
The SEC sued Ripple in 2020, accusing it of raising funds through an unregistered securities sale. The case dragged on for years before coming to a close this August.
Historical data provides a bullish outlook for the XRP price this month, with the altcoin likely to record significant gains based on past performance. Specifically, the average monthly returns show that XRP could even record double-digit gains. Average Monthly Returns Point To Notable Gains For The XRP Price Cryptorank data shows that the XRP price has historically recorded an average monthly return of 13.8% in September. This suggests that the altcoin could again record positive returns this time around, especially as it looks to reclaim the psychological $3 level. Meanwhile, it is worth mentioning that the altcoin has closed the last three Septembers in the green. Related Reading: Is XRP A Meme Coin? Analyst Reveals How Whales Are Playing The Game In September 2022, the XRP price recorded a gain of 46.2%, its largest over the past 4 years. It also saw an increase of almost 8% in September 2023. The altcoin has so far recorded a gain of nearly 3% this month and looks on course to replicate its historical positive performance in September. Notably, there are bullish fundamentals that could spark a run for the XRP price. This includes the projected 25 basis points (bps) rate cut that the Fed is expected to make at the September 17 FOMC meeting. There is currently a 99.7% chance that the Fed will make this cut, according to CME FedWatch data. A Fed rate cut is bullish for altcoins, including XRP, as it could lead to increased risk-on sentiment among investors and cause more liquidity to flow into these assets. Meanwhile, the XRP ETFs are expected to receive the SEC’s nod in October, and given the market’s forward-looking nature, the XRP price could rally in anticipation of this occurrence next month. The ETFs are expected to attract new capital into the altcoin’s ecosystem. XRP Eyes Rally To $3.40 In an X post, crypto analyst Egrag Crypto predicted that the XRP price could rally to around $3.40. He noted that with the altcoin currently trading at around $2.877, all eyes are on how it will perform around this level. If XRP closes above $3.077, the analyst stated that it could increase the chance of breaching the $3.40 mark. Related Reading: XRP Price Action Turns Bearish, Analyst Says Crash Below $1 Is Coming Interestingly, the analyst suggested that the XRP price could rally by over 200% and reach $6.12 if it successfully breaches the $3.40 mark. His accompanying chart showed that XRP could claim this $6 range this month. Meanwhile, in another X post, Egrag Crypto said that the range of $3.077 to $3.13 is a key area, as a strong close above it with high volume could pave the way for the next move. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.85, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
XRP price is attempting to recover above the $2.80 zone. The price is now facing hurdles near $2.88 and might start another decline below $2.80. XRP price is attempting to recover above the $2.80 resistance. The price is now trading above $2.80 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a short-term rising channel with support at $2.850 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it stays above the $2.8120 zone. XRP Price Faces Resistance XRP price managed to stay above the $2.720 level and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price climbed above the $2.75 and $2.80 resistance levels. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.040 swing high to the $2.70 low. However, the price seems to be struggling to stay above the $2.880 resistance zone. Recently, there was a break below a short-term rising channel with support at $2.850 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading above $2.80 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls protect the $2.8120 support, the price could attempt another increase. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.880 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.9160 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.040 swing high to the $2.70 low. A clear move above the $2.9160 resistance might send the price toward the $2.960 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.00 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $3.050. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $2.880 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.8120 level. The next major support is near the $2.80 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.80 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.740. The next major support sits near the $2.70 zone, below which the price could gain bearish momentum. 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 below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.8120 and $2.80. Major Resistance Levels – $2.880 and $2.9160.
In a recent post on X, crypto analyst Pumpius argued that the recent drop in XRP’s price is not natural but the result of deliberate actions by Binance. According to him, the exchange wants to protect its position because the digital currency poses a threat to the system it has built over the years. He says the exchange is doing more than just selling tokens; it is working to hold XRP back. Binance Accused Of Coordinating XRP Price Suppression Pumpius says Binance is not only selling XRP but is also actively manipulating the market around it. He points to sudden drops in liquidity, heavy waves of sell pressure, and red flashes on charts that appear whenever there’s an announcement of positive Ripple news. He claims this is not a coincidence but evidence of coordination and a strategy to keep XRP from breaking out. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Set For Explosive Rally If This Structure Holds The analyst stresses that the real reason Binance targets XRP is that it is different. XRP is not a meme or speculative bet but a payment infrastructure. Pumpius argues it could replace the liquidity pools that Binance has used for years, and if that happens, the exchange’s market-making business could crumble. He also warns that it is not only Binance that is involved. According to him, powerful investors, legacy financial players, and offshore networks all see XRP as a threat. He says that because XRP runs on transparent rails, it could expose money flows they prefer to keep hidden. Therefore, price suppression becomes their primary tool to slow down the process. Why Suppression Could Backfire As XRP Price Fundamentals Strengthen Despite these heavy claims, Pumpius argues that the pressure on XRP may backfire. The crypto expert points to Ripple and its ecosystem, noting that the fundamentals are strengthening every day. New payment corridors are opening in Japan and the UAE. Projects such as DNA Protocol are using the XRP Ledger to anchor IDs and even genetic data. Related Reading: Crypto Adviser For The Ultra Wealthy Tells XRP Investors What To Do As Coins Turn To Real Money Pumpius believes this shows the suppression is artificial. The fundamentals are exploding, he says, while the adverse price action comes from deliberate dumping. He adds that every time Binance sells, more XRP moves into self-custody wallets. Instead of weakening the community, this decentralizes the asset even more. Holders are preparing for the day when real utility drives demand at a scale far beyond speculation. In his view, when that switch flips, Binance’s paper games will be meaningless compared to trillion-dollar settlement flows. He warns that the exchange may think it is winning now, but it’s only exposing the truth about the digital currency. XRP, he says, is not just a trader’s coin. It is the backbone of a new financial order. And according to him, no amount of dumping can stop already living rails. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
The XRP price remains a major focus in the crypto market, with analysts and traders often debating its long-term trajectory. A fresh report from crypto exchange Changelly has provided a new perspective, offering detailed projections for XRP’s future performance. The report reveals when the cryptocurrency could finally surpass the $2,000 milestone, alongside expectations for short- and long-term price action. XRP Price Forecasted To Surpass $2,200 By 2040 According to Changelly’s latest price analysis released on September 2, XRP is projected to surpass $2,000 in November 2040. Analysts at the exchange forecast that XRP could hit a maximum price of $2,215 in December 2040, marking a period of sustained explosive growth. In the same year, the minimum price is estimated at $1,825, while the average trading level is anticipated to reach approximately $1,969. Related Reading: Pundit Reveals What Will Happen When XRP Price Hits $100 And $1,000 What makes this bullish forecast even more striking is that in the years leading up to 2040, XRP is expected to remain below $130. This suggests that the token could undergo an unprecedented growth spurt by the time it reaches $2,000, potentially surging between 1,430% and 73,979% from its projected 2026-2034 range. If a rally above $2,000 is realized, 2040 would be a transformative year for XRP, as it would mark the first time the token enters the quadruple-digit territory. Looking further ahead, Changelly projects that by 2050, XRP could climb even higher, reaching a maximum value of $2,840 by December. Analysts at the exchange expect the token’s average price in that year to stabilize around $2,604, while the minimum price could be approximately $2,485. While these projections suggest that volatility will remain a part of XRP’s performance, it’s overall growth prospects point toward a significantly higher valuation. Changelly’s XRP Price Forecast For 2025 While Changelly’s long-term price forecast highlights XRP’s explosive potential, its technical analysis for 2025 paints a more cautious picture. The exchange predicts that in 2025, XRP could decline to a minimum value of $2.49 and a maximum of $2.82, with an average trading price of $3.14. Currently, the cryptocurrency is trading at $2.83, meaning its growth for this year is expected to be limited. Related Reading: It Is ‘Genuinely Impossible’ For XRP To Hit $1,000; Pundit Warns Changelly notes that XRP’s recent market performance has been relatively muted. It has declined by 3.65% over the past week after erasing about $0.05 from its value within the last month. This downturn has placed the cryptocurrency in a dip, with analysts interpreting it as a short-term buying opportunity. Technical indicators like the Moving Averages (MA) reinforce XRP’s bearish price action. Changelly notes that the 50-day MA is trending downward on the four-hour chart, pointing to weakening short-term momentum. The 200-day MA, which began declining in late August 2025, also signals ongoing pressure in XRP’s longer-term trend. The crypto exchange also highlights that XRP’s market sentiment is 60% bearish, with a Fear & Greed Index score of 49, signaling neutrality but edging toward fear. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
According to market reports, two ETF decisions are coming up in October. Grayscale faces an Oct. 18 deadline, while Canary is set for Oct. 24. Related Reading: Mastercard Stresses Crypto Is An Enhancement, Not A Substitute A Polymarket poll, which has roughly $150,000 in assets, shows approval odds rising to 87% from an August low of 64%. Some traders say those odds are helping prices because investors expect the US regulator to wrap up multiple ETF filings around the same time, as was the case with spot Bitcoin and Ethereum approvals earlier this year. Market Flows And Demand Data Reports have disclosed strong flows into crypto funds, and analysts point to those moves when discussing potential XRP demand. XRP rose 3% on Tuesday to $2.80, pulling back from this week’s low of $2.68. The move trimmed part of a slide that has pushed the token about 23% below its year-to-date peak of $3.6654. Traders told market watchers they were watching the pair of ETF deadlines on the calendar as one reason for the bounce. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have taken in over $54 billion in inflows, while Ethereum funds show about $13 billion. Existing XRP-related ETFs from providers such as Teucrium and ProShares have pulled in millions in assets, according to filings and industry commentary. The newly launched CME futures for XRP reached more than $1 billion in open interest quickly, a pace that has been noted by some market participants as a sign of appetite for XRP trading exposure. Technical Setup Points To A Possible Breakout XRP fell from a July high of $3.66 to roughly $2.80 recently. That drop is being read by some technicians as part of a falling wedge pattern, which many chart readers view as a bullish formation. Risks Remain Meanwhile, regulatory timing is uncertain. The US regulator has postponed related ETF decisions multiple times, and another delay is possible. Broader market weakness could blunt demand even if approvals arrive. Reports and market commentaries caution that past outcomes for Bitcoin and Ethereum do not automatically guarantee identical results for XRP, given differences in market structure and history. Related Reading: No Fireworks, Just Grind: Bitcoin Could Drift To $1M Over 7 Years: Analyst What Traders Are Watching According to exchange data and polls, sentiment has shifted toward a higher chance of approvals, and that shift appears to be supporting price action this week. Still, traders say it will take clear confirmations — either from regulatory filings or strong fund flows — to extend gains beyond the current bounce. For now, XRP sits between support near $2.68 and the $4 target that would signal a more sustained move higher. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
XRP price is attempting to recover above the $2.720 zone. The price is now moving higher and might gain pace if it clears the $2.880 resistance. XRP price is attempting to recover above the $2.80 resistance. The price is now trading above $2.80 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $2.825 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it stays above the $2.780 zone. XRP Price Eyes Upside Break XRP price managed to stay above the $2.70 level and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price climbed above the $2.75 and $2.80 resistance levels. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.040 swing high to the $2.70 low. However, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2.880 level. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $2.825 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading above $2.80 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls protect the $2.780 support, the price could attempt another increase. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.870 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.920 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.040 swing high to the $2.70 low. A clear move above the $2.920 resistance might send the price toward the $2.980 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.00 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $3.050. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.920 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.820 level. The next major support is near the $2.780 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.780 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.70. The next major support sits near the $2.650 zone, below which the price could gain bearish momentum. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.780 and $2.70. Major Resistance Levels – $2.870 and $2.920.
Whales absorb selling pressure near $2.76 lows as institutional flows lift XRP toward the $2.86 resistance band.
Crypto options platform PowerTrade reports that traders are betting on a strong year-end rally in several altcoins, including SOL, XRP, TRUMP, HYPE, LINK.
XRP is trading below $3 after repeated rejections above $2.8 in the past 24 hours. A new chart analysis from crypto MadWhale shows the pressure building inside a descending channel that might push the XRP price down to $2.4. However, what stands out in his analysis is not just the price target; it’s the bigger question of whether XRP is starting to behave like a meme coin that is being controlled by crowd psychology and whale activity. XRP’s Psychological Cycle That Resembles Meme Coins In his analysis, which was posted on the TradingView platform, crypto analyst MadWhale outlined the repeating psychological cycle that often dominates meme coin markets and suggested that XRP may not be immune from it. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Is Yet To Hit Its First Bearish Target – Details The cycle begins with excitement, where social media buzz generates hype, followed by greed as traders rush in without much thought. This stage then shifts into social proof, when influencers amplify the golden opportunity narrative to pull in new investors at peak prices. It is at this very moment that whales begin quietly offloading their positions and cause the meme coin to enter a sharp correction. The result is panic selling by small traders, culminating in a capitulation where whales buy back cheap, restarting the cycle all over again. According to MadWhale, this trend is not limited to meme coins alone, but XRP’s current trading behavior is showing signs of fitting the same mold. MadWhale described whales as “masters of illusion,” capable of buying large chunks to pump the price, spread optimism, and then sell into the frenzy. This strategy is starting to create a cycle of retail fear and greed in XRP, where smaller traders are often left holding losses while whales re-enter the market at bargain prices. He noted that technical tools like Volume Profile, RSI, and the Fear and Greed Index can expose these plays. For instance, heavy volume accumulation at specific levels combined with overbought RSI readings and extreme greed sentiment show the perfect moment when whales start selling. Descending Channel Points To $2.40 Target According to MadWhale’s chart, XRP is trading within a well-defined descending channel that has shaped its price action since July 19. The repeated rejections around the $3 price zone have caused lower highs that have made it increasingly difficult for bulls to mount a sustained breakout. The most recent rejection was at $3, and the ensuing selling pressure has caused XRP to create successive 12-hour bearish candlesticks. Related Reading: XRP Price Gets $20 Target: The 2 Scenarios That Could Play Out From Here The analyst’s projection on the chart shows a possible 14% decline to another major support resting around $2.40. This zone has been identified as the main daily support area, and reaching it would mark the latest stage of XRP’s corrective move inside the channel. On the other hand, any rebound attempts would first need to clear the $3 resistance. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.80, up by 1.4% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
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XRP formed a spinning bottom candlestick pattern, flashing early signs of potential bull reversal.
XRP price is attempting to recover from the $2.70 zone. The price is now moving higher and might gain pace if it clears the $2.850 resistance. XRP price is attempting to recover above the $2.750 resistance. The price is now trading below $2.850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.820 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to decline if it stays below the $2.850 zone. XRP Price Eyes Recovery XRP price started a fresh decline below $2.880, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price traded below the $2.850 and $2.820 levels to enter a bearish zone. The bears were able to push the price below $2.80 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Finally, the price declined below $2.750 and tested $2.70. A low was formed at $2.7018, and the price is now correcting some losses. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.040 swing high to the $2.701 low. The price is now trading below $2.820 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.820 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If the bulls protect the $2.750 support, the price could attempt another increase. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.820 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.850 level. A clear move above the $2.850 resistance might send the price toward the $2.880 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.920 resistance or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.040 swing high to the $2.701 low. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.960. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.850 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.750 level. The next major support is near the $2.70 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.70 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.650. The next major support sits near the $2.60 zone, below which the price could gain bearish momentum. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.750 and $2.70. Major Resistance Levels – $2.750 and $2.920.
In a video analysis published today, crypto market commentator CryptoInsightUK argues that XRP is poised to front-run the next leg higher across crypto assets, citing a clear structural divergence in liquidity profiles versus Bitcoin and Ethereum on lower-timeframe charts and confirming signals on the XRP/BTC cross. Why XRP Could Outperform BTC And ETH The core of his case is a comparative liquidity mapping across BTC, ETH, and XRP. On Bitcoin, he notes that downside pools around “about 106K” have been a persistent magnet on intraday timeframes, but the daily heatmap still shows heavier clusters above spot. “Now we’re down at these levels, it’s more likely than not that we do continue to take this liquidity here for Bitcoin,” he says. The analyst adds that on the daily timeframe “to the upside there could be a push into this liquidity about $126K–$128K and then we’re starting to see orange liquidity now at $141,000.” He frames any reversal as fast and reflexive: “When we get this move back to the upside… it’s going to be pretty aggressive and people are going to be caught on the wrong side of the trade.” Related Reading: XRP Price Gets $20 Target: The 2 Scenarios That Could Play Out From Here Ethereum’s setup, by contrast, is described as tactically softer after already tapping significant overhead liquidity during its prior pop. On his hourly mapping, the denser pools sit below recent lows, implying a non-trivial risk of mean reversion. “We actually have come back to this sort of area as well and we can see this more dense liquidity again below us sitting at around $4,050ish… the dense liquidity sits about $4,000 to $4,450,” he explains, characterizing ETH as “a bit hands off” for now—while also flagging that today’s US market closure for a public holiday can distort intraday reads. The crux of the bullish divergence is on XRP. On the hourly basis, he shows that XRP has already swept and “taken the red liquidity below,” leaving the “main liquidity… above,” a configuration he views as conducive to an upside reversal if bid momentum emerges. “Is XRP front-running here? Is it going to front-run altcoins?” he asks, pointing to the token’s different placement on the liquidity map relative to BTC and ETH. Extending the lens to relative performance, he highlights the XRP/BTC pair on the four-hour chart, where a prior resistance box has been flipped to support and momentum has repeatedly wicked into oversold territory with constructive reactions. Related Reading: XRP And Dogecoin On The Edge Of ‘Full Port’ Breakout, Says Raoul Pal “When we’re at this level, we want to flip this resistance into support. Currently, we are holding that support,” he says, adding that while such oversold prints do not perfectly call bottoms, “more often than not, they have had a decent reaction, especially when we’re in an area of support like this.” On higher timeframes, he reiterates that XRP’s heavier liquidity sits overhead—interpreting that as dry powder for continuation if spot can reclaim momentum—while BTC still has an attractive path to vacuum upper pools once immediate downside pockets are cleaned. Ethereum, having already consumed much of its near-term upside liquidity, could underperform tactically until its lower clusters are tested or rebalanced. The analyst ties the mosaic together with a cycle view that remains incomplete: “That’s one of the reasons I really don’t think the top is in yet for crypto.” He stresses that the work is descriptive, not prescriptive. “This doesn’t mean that this is my opinion specifically. I’m just showing you charts here,” he says, before reiterating the cycle-long thesis: “I’ve said for the whole cycle, I think XRP is leading.” The coming weeks, he adds, should clarify whether the structural divergence he outlines translates into XRP leadership on the tape as broader market euphoria returns and sidelined traders chase. At press time, XRP traded at $2.77. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
XRP trades around $2.75 after intraday swings, with Martinez warning of a $2.40 downside risk if support fails and outlining a bullish path toward $3.70.
A leading crypto adviser is sending an urgent message to XRP investors. Jake Claver, who advises the ultra-wealthy, says the time to prepare is before XRP becomes real money. He warns that too many investors wait until after profits arrive, and by then it may be too late to avoid problems. Claver explains that early planning could be the best way to protect XRP investor gains and keep them safe. According to him, waiting until the windfall is already in their wallet leaves them exposed and unprepared. Get Your Structure In Place Before XRP Profits Arrive Jake Claver’s first piece of advice in his X post is direct: get your structure in place before profits come in. He says many XRP investors are waiting too long, and that delay can lead to risks that are hard to fix later. As a crypto adviser for the ultra wealthy, Claver has seen how fast success can turn into trouble when investors ignore planning. He makes it clear that action must come before the gains, not after. Related Reading: Analyst Forecasts Bitcoin Price Will Break This Support Level, Can $100,000 Hold? The crypto adviser stresses that XRP investors need to focus on legal, tax, and security planning while they still have time. If these steps are skipped or delayed, investors may face significant burdens when their coins become of real value. Problems can arise quickly, and once they do, they become more complex and more expensive to resolve. Claver cautions that establishing a structure is not about fear but being smart. Building the right plan now helps investors enjoy their success later without stress. In his view, the best way to secure digital wealth is to take action early, not when the profits are already sitting in the wallet. Trusts, LLCs, And Custody Solutions Built For Digital Assets Jake Claver also points to the tools he thinks work best for building crypto wealth. He says basic templates are not enough for serious investors, and XRP holders need structures made for digital assets if they want their coins to turn into lasting money. The crypto adviser for the ultra-wealthy recommends using digital asset–specific trusts, LLCs, and custody solutions. These solutions could provide XRP investors with lasting financial security, giving them a strong way to protect their wealth and avoid costly mistakes as their digital holdings gradually turn into real money. Related Reading: VanEck CEO Reveals Which Altcoin Is “The Wall Street Token”, It’s Not XRP The tools are not one-size-fits-all but they handle the fast growth and changing rules around digital coins. With the proper setup, XRP investors can protect their profits, pass on wealth to the next generation, and keep it safe from sudden losses. Claver’s warning is clear, asking XRP investors to act early. By putting these protections in place before profits arrive, they can hold on to the value they have built and avoid risks from waiting too long. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
XRP has struggled to maintain momentum over the past seven days and has had repeated failures to reclaim higher ground above $2.8. The weekly performance shows a decline of over 4%, and intraday movement in the past 24 hours has shown swings between $2.71 and $2.85. This price movement is part of a selling pressure that has been building up since XRP lost its grip above $3 on August 28. Interestingly, a technical outlook suggests that this selling pressure might eventually cause XRP’s price action to crash down to $1. Technical Analysis Points To Breakdown Although XRP is currently showing signs of exhaustion just below $3 after its rally in July and the first half of August, many analysts would argue that the rally is still on track to resume anytime soon. However, a technical analysis on the TradingView platform has outlined a distinctly extended bearish scenario for XRP based on its price movements on the three-day candlestick timeframe. Related Reading: XRP Price Gets $20 Target: The 2 Scenarios That Could Play Out From Here According to the chart, the crypto’s structure has shifted in favor of sellers after a rejection at $3. Short-lived rallies have failed to produce any significant higher highs on the 3-day candlestick, which has left the trend vulnerable to breakdowns to lower price zones. At the time of the analysis, XRP appeared to have already begun a significant decline from $2.8 and reached into the $2.7 zone. As shown on the price chart above, as long as XRP’s price action is capped below $3, the selling pressure is likely to keep dominating. The projection shows extended downside moves that could send XRP closer to the $1 mark, with the imbalance from the late 2024 rally leaving few technical supports in between. The charts highlight a broader bearish wave that could unfold across 2025 if current support levels fail. In such a situation, the token could not only slide below $2 but also risk plunging directly beneath $1 into the $0.70 to $0.50 price range. This bearish target aligns with the imbalance block that was left behind during XRP’s near-vertical rise earlier in the cycle. Revisiting this level could serve to restore market equilibrium before any chance of a meaningful long-term recovery. XRP’s Price Action At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.82, down by 0.5% and 4.4% in the past 24 hours and seven days, respectively. This drop is part of a broader crypto market pullback amid the most recent Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index data, which has created some uncertainty over US interest rate cut expectations. However, trading volume and volatility are still high, and XRP has managed to rebound by 4% from its intraday low of $2.71. Related Reading: Crypto Expert Reveals Why Ripple’s XRP Didn’t Fail Years Ago For now, the outlook is whether XRP can hold its ground above $2.7 or if this bearish structure will transform into the crash scenario forecasted by the analyst. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
Global crypto investment products swung back into positive territory last week, recording $2.48 billion in net inflows after a period of withdrawals, according to CoinShares‘ weekly report. The renewed momentum lifted August’s total net inflows to $4.37 billion, pushing year-to-date commitments to $35.5 billion. James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, noted that inflows remained strong […]
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