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XRP has been under pressure in recent days, trading just below the $3 mark after a series of pullbacks that echoed the wider cooling seen across the crypto market. However, according to a technical analysis shared by crypto analyst Nehal, the asset may be approaching a key accumulation zone. According to his outlook, this could set the stage for an explosive rally that carries XRP to at least $5 before the end of 2025. XRP Dips Below $3; Here’s When To Buy After hitting highs above $3.35 earlier in August, XRP has since faced steady selling pressure alongside the rest of the crypto market. This in turn, has seen the cryptocurrency dipping below $2.90 and into the $2.80 zone. Unless there’s a wider bulllish momentum, this decline may continue into the coming trading session, but technical analysis of the 6-hour candlestick timeframe chart shows that a major rebound could be very close. Related Reading: XRP Price Crashes After SEC Denies XRP ETFs, What Are The Next Important Dates? In his post on the social media platform X, Nehal described $2.7 as one of the clearest support levels on XRP’s chart, noting that it carries the lowest probability of being broken to the downside. According to the analyst, the number of buyers waiting at this price range makes it increasingly difficult for the asset to fall further. He personally set his buy orders between $2.76 and $2.8, and this zone is the ideal entry point for traders looking to accumulate before the next big rally. The analyst advised that XRP is unlikely to go much lower, making current levels “way too juicy” for sidelined investors to ignore. Breakout Targets On The Path To $5 Nehal’s chart shows a bullish rebound scenario where XRP rises from the $2.75 zone and begins reclaiming multiple resistance levels. The first resistance level is at $3.04, which was initially a support level that prevented any breakdown below the $3 price level throughout last week. From here, the next price target is $3.23, followed by an order block level of $3.42 in July.  Related Reading: XRP Takes On Live TV: Analyst Predicts Surge To $13 If This Happens The final step in Nehal’s projected rebound is the $3.61 resistance level, which sits just below the all-time high of $3.65 reached in July. Breaking through this level would not only mark a full recovery from the recent pullback but also place XRP on course for price discovery in new territories. Each of these milestones serves as a stepping stone to a wider breakout, which he expects to carry XRP to at least $5 before the end of 2025. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.86 and is steadily approaching the $2.75 buy/rebound level. However, a rebound does not necessarily require a perfect retest of this level. Instead, the XRP price may rebound anywhere between $2.76 and $2.8. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO has long been one of the most vocal bulls of XRP, calling for higher prices even when the cryptocurrency was being weighed down by Ripple’s battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, as the altcoin has struggled due to the current bearish market, the analyst has called out multiple important levels to watch. While he continues to call for new all-time highs, EGRAG warns that XRP must hold this last line of defense or risk falling into a bear market. XRP Price Must Not Fall Below $2.33 As the analysis points out, the XRP price is still holding at reasonable levels that could suggest a restart of the bullish momentum. But the further the price falls, the more at risk XRP is of completely falling into the hands of bears and risking a complete crash. As the price fluctuates, the $2.90 now serves as the midpoint of the Linear Log Channel. This makes it an important level, and EGRAG suggests that the price being able to hold above this level would suggest a strong bullish setup for XRP. Related Reading: Dogecoin Holder Count Surges Toward New All-Time Highs — Here Are The Figures In the case of a failure, then the next major support and defense for XRP falls to the $2.65 level. The importance of this level cannot be overestimated, as the price must hold it even if it wicks below it. Closing below here would mean that the altcoin is ‘in trouble’, as EGRAG explains. Further down is what could arguably be the last line of defense for bulls to stage a reversal, and this last line of defense is at $2.33. This is the 2-Week EMA and is the major level to hold if the price is to reach new all-time highs. Otherwise, control falls completely into the hands of the bears, signaling a bear trend. Other major levels that signal bear control are the $1.90, which EGRAG paints as the “bear market line of defense.” A close below this puts XRP firmly in bear territory. Then $1.62 is the point of confirmation of the bearish trend as the price completely loses support. Why There Is Still Hope Despite the sentiment skewing toward the negative, the crypto analyst remains optimistic when it comes to the long-term performance of the XRP price. He points out that the White Arch outlined in the chart coincides with the Blue Upper Boundary of the Linear Log Channel. Related Reading: Economist Who Predicted Bitcoin Would Go To $100 Before $100,000 Returns At the top of this channel, the price is sitting well above $20. The major move required here is that the XRP price manages to close above $3.65, which would push the altcoin into price discovery. If this happens, then the analyst says, “That’s the end of the story,” expecting the price to rocket. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has witnessed a dramatic surge in on-chain transactions, with payment volumes between accounts surging by 500%. This sharp increase highlights a significant rise in transactions and address activity on the blockchain, marking one of the highest spikes recorded this year.   XRP Sees Record-Breaking On-Chain Activity Data from XRPScans confirms that on August 18, 2025, the XRP Ledger recorded a massive rise in network activity, processing 844,516,631 tokens in payments between accounts. This figure dwarfs the average daily flows seen throughout this month. The surge also marks an increase of more than 500% compared to the previous day, when payment volume totaled only 159,685,255.  Related Reading: XRP Price Being Manipulated? XRPL Validator Shares Scathing Blockchain Findings Typically, such spikes in on-chain activity often indicate growing adoption, whether through institutional participation, retail engagement, or whale repositioning. Historically, sudden bursts of transactional volume have preceded major price movements, as they tend to reflect rising demand. XRPScan’s payments chart also highlights the cryptocurrency’s shifting volume trends throughout the year. For much of 2025, XRP payments largely fluctuated at a lower baseline, with occasional bursts of activity. While August stands out, July saw an even more heightened activity, with 1.41 billion payments logged on the 21st.  Despite the sharp rise in on-chain activity, the XRP price has yet to reflect the surge, trading without any significant upside reaction. However, sustained growth in payment volume could strengthen the cryptocurrency’s underlying fundamentals, potentially setting the stage for a new wave of market interest.  Whale Sell-Offs Weigh On Price Over the past week, the XRP price has dropped roughly 10% to around $2.89 despite the recent spike in payment volume. According to a post on X social media by crypto exchange XChangeOn, this decline has been partially attributed to heavy whale selling and ongoing market volatility.  Related Reading: Key Levels To Watch In Light Of XRP’s Macro Future In just ten days, a staggering 470 million XRP were offloaded, with several of these transfers exceeding 100 million tokens each. XChangeOn noted in its post that much of this supply had found its way to Binance, adding significant selling pressure to the already fragile market.  Interestingly, these moves came after whales had accumulated over $360 million worth of XRP during earlier price dips, suggesting that large players may now be realizing profits or repositioning ahead of broader market shifts. XChangeOn indicated that the growing selling pressure has placed XRP at risk of testing support levels between $2.70 and $2.50. From the current price of $2.89, this represents a potential decline of approximately 6.6% and 13.5%, respectively.  If downward pressure continues, the cryptocurrency is expected to experience further weakness in the short term. However, XChangeOn notes that reduced inflows to exchanges and renewed whale accumulation could act as stabilizing forces. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto firm has entered into a credit agreement with crypto exchange Gemini ahead of the latter’s initial public offering (IPO). The crypto exchange revealed the details of this agreement in its IPO filing, with the amount expected to be used to finance some costs that may arise during the public offering.   Details Of Ripple’s Agreement With Gemini In its IPO filing with the SEC, Gemini revealed that it entered into a credit agreement with Ripple in July. Under the agreement, the crypto exchange can make lending requests of no less than $5 million each, and up to an aggregate commitment amount of $75 million. Furthermore, the initial commitment of $75 million can be increased or decreased from time to time, subject to the attainment of certain metrics that both parties have agreed on.  Related Reading: Ripple CTO Says Next Project Is ‘Production Ready’, What Is It? However, the aggregate commitment of the credit agreement between Gemini and Ripple cannot exceed $150 million, meaning that is the maximum credit that the crypto exchange can request from the crypto firm. Once Gemini exceeds the initial commitment of $75 million, then it will need to make lending requests in the form of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, which the crypto firm has to consent to.  Gemini revealed that all its lending requests under the Ripple credit agreement must be secured by collateral. It shall also bear an interest rate per annum of 6.50% or 8.50% and must be repaid in USD. Although some details were redacted, the crypto exchange indicated that it has also received some amount from Ripple under the agreement.  With this, Ripple has become a major backer for Gemini’s IPO, which is expected to take place soon. Notably, the crypto exchange’s financials in the IPO show that it posted net losses over the quarters that span back to March 2023. In just the first half of this year alone, Gemini has recorded a net loss of $282 million.  Details Of The Gemini IPO With Ripple’s backing, Gemini plans to offer shares of its Class A common stock, although it has yet to reveal how many shares will be available in the IPO. The crypto exchange has yet to provide details on how much these IPO shares are likely to sell for each. However, it revealed that it has applied to list these Class A common stock on the Nasdaq stock market under the symbol “GEMI.” Related Reading: Ripple CTO Says XRP Ledger Has Been Battle-Tested To Power World’s Financial System Furthermore, the lead underwriters for the Gemini IPO are Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, with support from other firms such as Morgan Stanley and Cantor. Gemini’s IPO plans follow the successful execution of crypto exchange Bullish’s IPO, in which the exchange raised $1.15 billion after selling its shares for $37 each. Gemini will be looking to record similar success, considering the massive crypto demand among traditional finance (TradFi) investors. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP has just dropped below $3, but the market may not be as bearish as it looks. The price fell into the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level at $2.96, a significant support zone. The wick to $2.94, which matched the 0.618 subwave target, quickly reversed and reclaimed $2.96. This fast recovery is classic behavior often seen when a market finds its bottom. According to market analyst Casi Trades, the current setup could open the door for XRP to stabilize and possibly aim for higher targets, with levels like $4.80 already on the radar. XRP Holds Strong At $2.96 Support XRP’s latest price action delivered exactly what technical analysts were waiting for.  Adding even more weight to the case for a bottom is the Relative Strength Index (RSI). The RSI printed bullish divergence on both the 15-minute and the 1-hour charts.  While prices were falling, the RSI showed higher lows, signaling momentum was shifting in favor of buyers. Combined with the clear 5-wave downward move on the chart, Casi Trades believes this confirms that XRP has completed its correction phase. Related Reading: Dogecoin Eyes 1,000% Increase To Reach $2.55 ATH This Cycle The analyst explained that the drop into $2.96, followed by an immediate bounce, shows that the market “was hunting for a bottom, and XRP delivered.” The combination of Fibonacci levels, divergence signals, and clean wave structure makes this support zone one of the most important in the current cycle. Bullish Outlook And Upside Targets Now that XRP has hit and held the $2.96 support, traders focus on the next phase. Casi Trades noted that XRP may linger around this level or retest it again, but its holding is already a positive sign.  The market analyst expects large-cap cryptocurrencies, including XRP, to lead the next wave of gains. With support confirmed, attention is now shifting to upside targets. The most critical one mentioned is $4.80, but the analyst believes the momentum could carry XRP even higher if conditions remain favorable. Related Reading: Market Expert Reveals Why XRP Price At $1,000 Is Not A Possibility This bullish outlook is fueled not just by XRP’s chart but also by broader market conditions. Large caps tend to move together when sentiment improves, and XRP holding its ground at $2.96 is a signal of strength. “From these support lows across the market, I expect things to turn exciting and bullish,” Casi Trades commented. If the impulsive upside resumes, XRP’s recovery from this support zone could mark the beginning of a strong upward leg.  For now, all eyes remain on the $2.96 level. As long as XRP holds above it, the case for a bullish rally stays strong. The market setup points to higher prices, whether it takes off immediately or after a brief consolidation. With the potential for a run toward $4.80 and beyond, XRP’s sharp drop may have just set the stage for its next big move. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

CrediBULL Crypto (@CredibleCrypto) argues that market structure across three charts—XRP/ETH, XRP/USD and ETH/USD—now tilts in favor of renewed XRP outperformance versus Ethereum. XRP Ready To Crush Ethereum? In an update on X, the analyst wrote: “XRP/ETH has hit my downside area of interest (also midrange) after a 3 month correction that followed a 700% rally off of range lows… XRP/USD is now in its 9th month of consolidation above the highest monthly close in its history… ETH/USD is approaching prior ATH after completing a clean 5 wave move off of $2100 and is likely due for some consolidation.” He concluded: “When you put all this together, it suggests we are getting closer to the next period of outperformance on $XRP against $ETH… It’s almost time to zerp it.” On the XRP/ETH three-day chart, price has retraced to the analyst’s highlighted support cluster that doubles as the midrange of the 2025 advance. The demand band spans roughly 0.0007322–0.00065 ETH per XRP, with the midrange annotated at 0.0007322 and a measured 100% level at 0.0001876. Related Reading: It Is ‘Genuinely Impossible’ For XRP To Hit $1,000; Pundit Warns This test follows a four-month drawdown from a mid-April peak that briefly pushed above resistance—marked on the chart as a “deviation”—before mean-reverting lower. Immediate reference resistances overhead are shown at 0.007864 and at 0.0010106 as well as the larger range cap near 0.0012768. Holding the 0.0007322–0.00065 area would preserve the higher-time-frame uptrend in the ratio and keep a recovery toward the 0.0010–0.00128 region in play. The monthly XRP/USD chart foregrounds duration and positioning. Price has spent nine consecutive months consolidating above the highest monthly close on record, plotted around $1.90. That multi-quarter acceptance above a legacy threshold is the kind of basing behavior often seen before trend continuation in strong cycles. The candles show orderly compression just north of the $1.90 line rather than impulsive rejection back into the prior range, underscoring the idea of digestion rather than distribution. In contrast, the Ethereum 4-hour chart is labeled as a completed five-wave advance from the $2,100 base, with ETH now pressing into the zone beneath its prior all-time high. The chart marks the former peak at $4,880, with a recent high at $4,787, and yesterday’s dip to $4,226. Related Reading: XRP Could Bleed Lower Before Any Major Rally, Analyst Warns Beneath the spot, a broad “HTF DEMAND” block is mapped in the mid-$3,000s to just under $4,000. The schematic the analyst draws allows for a final probe toward the $4,780–$4,880 band followed by consolidation or a deeper corrective sweep into that demand region before any higher-time-frame expansion. Put differently, ETH is confronting resistance into prior extremes after a completed impulse, a context that statistically favors time-based digestion or price-based retracement. Taken together, the cross-pair support on XRP/ETH, the endurance of XRP’s monthly structure above $1.90, and ETH’s proximity to its $4,787–$4,880 prior-high band after a clean five-wave push from $2,100 create a relative-strength setup that skews toward XRP. If the ratio continues to defend 0.00073–0.00065 and ETH spends time consolidating beneath or around prior ATH—with $4,226 and the mid-$3,000s demand as clear corrective references—the path of least resistance is for the XRP/ETH line to pivot higher toward 0.0010 and potentially the 0.00128 range cap. As the analyst summarized: “XRP may be gearing up for its next impulse while ETH may be cooling off from its last.” At press time, XRP traded at $3.01. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

With XRP staring down the barrel of bears, there are now a number of levels that are important to watch as the month progresses. Crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO has outlined these important targets for investors to pay attention to, as they could be the make-or-break points for XRP. What To Watch Out For With XRP At the start of the analysis, the crypto analyst first implores investors to make sure that they adjust their perspective as things change. This is to ensure that they do not lose sight of the macro picture and are able to keep up with the market trends. That said, there are different levels that are now determining where the XRP price could be headed next, as bulls and bears continue to vie for total control. Related Reading: It Is ‘Genuinely Impossible’ For XRP To Hit $1,000; Pundit Warns After breaking below $3 again, the XRP price is already at risk of being completely overtaken by bears as they continue to mount bear pressure. From here, the determining target lies at the $2.9 support, which the bulls must hold if there is going to be any further decline. As EGRAG CRYPTO explains, if bulls do not hold this level, then XRP could be looking at a more than 10% crash from here. A break of this support would confirm that the price is fulfilling a Wave 5 structure, and the analyst sees this leading to a decline to as low as $2.65. On the flip side of this are levels that could point to a resumption of the upward rally if broken. The first of these is to reclaim $3 decisively before moving toward the $3.13. Once the price is able to surmount the resistance at $3.13, this is where the real action starts as the first major milestone in the move. Related Reading: Two Scenarios Map Out Bitcoin Price Crash After Recovery Next is the $3.20 resistance, which needs a decisive close. As the analyst explains, closing above $3.20 will be the confidence boost needed to continue the upward move, and after here, there is a bit of a gap before the XRP price encounters the next major resistance. Once the price gets to the $3.45 level, then it is gearing up to clear new all-time high levels. This gives way to the very last roadblock to new all-time highs, and that is the $3.65 target. This is where the analyst tells investors to watch as the price makes its way upward. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

As XRP slides down over 5%, an analyst has highlighted the next possible targets for the asset, based on this technical analysis (TA) pattern. XRP May Visit These Levels Of A Parallel Channel Next In an X post on Sunday, analyst Ali Martinez pointed out how XRP was at risk of observing a further drop if it couldn’t reclaim the $3.3 level. Below was the chart shared by the analyst. In the graph, Martinez highlighted a Parallel Channel that XRP has followed since late last year. A Parallel Channel is a TA pattern that forms whenever the price of an asset consolidates between two parallel trendlines. The upper line of the channel is likely to be a point of resistance, while the lower one that of support. A breakout of either of these bounds can trigger a continuation of the trend in that direction. Related Reading: Institutions Buying The Bitcoin Dip? Coinbase Premium Shoots Up From the chart, it’s visible that the asset slipped below the lower line of the Parallel Channel back in April, but this breakdown lasted only briefly, with the coin swiftly recovering back into the channel. Similarly, the cryptocurrency saw a breakout above the pattern last month, but once again the signal couldn’t sustain as its price returned below the upper line. Since then, XRP has made a couple of retests of this line situated at $3.3, but each attempt has been rejected. On Sunday, the analyst warned that the coin could face a further drawdown if it failed to recover to this level. Today, Martinez quoted the chart, noting that the asset has just lost another support level: $3. This line is located a quarter of the way down the Parallel Channel. Now, what could be next for XRP? According to the analyst, the coin may be heading to $2.6, corresponding to the midway line of the channel, or even $2, which represents its lower bound. These are just the support levels available to the cryptocurrency from a TA perspective. Another major support level could perhaps be hinted at by on-chain data, as Martinez shared in another X post. In the chart, the data for the recent Cost Basis Distribution of XRP is shown. According to this indicator, investors last accumulated around 1.7 million tokens of the cryptocurrency at the $2.81 level. Since the spot price is trading above this mark right now, these holders would be sitting on some gain. Generally, if the market mood is bullish, investors in profit react to retests of their cost basis by buying more. This is because they may look at the drawdown as just a ‘dip.’ Related Reading: Dogecoin Bullish Signal: Whales Buy 2 Billion DOGE The more concentrated a level is with supply, the stronger this reaction is. As such, the $2.81 level with its dense supply could play the role of a major support level for XRP in the event of a retrace to it. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $2.99, down over 6% in the last week. Featured image from Dall-E, Glassnode.com, charts from TradingView.com

A new prediction from crypto commentator BarriC has drawn attention to the long-term future of XRP. According to him, the token’s price has so far only been shaped by altcoin seasons and the four-year cycle, leaving an entirely different scenario still unexplored. He believes that when XRP eventually enters a utility run, its value could rise far beyond the levels seen today, moving to $100 first and finally settling at $1,000. XRP Has Never Experienced A True Utility Run Like many other cryptocurrencies, XRP has been subject to cycles of hype, corrections, and quick inflows of capital. Its rallies in previous bull markets, particularly in 2018, were based largely on investor sentiment rather than on widespread real-world use. However, many crypto analysts have argued that the dynamics of XRP are changing, especially now that the SEC-Ripple lawsuit, which has dragged the natural growth of its price down, has ended. Related Reading: XRP Takes On Live TV: Analyst Predicts Surge To $13 If This Happens According to BarriC, no cryptocurrency, including XRP, has gone through what he calls a utility run. A “utility run,” as he describes it, would be based on adoption across banking networks, remittance companies, and global payment systems. In such a scenario, XRP would move away from being valued purely as a speculative asset and instead gain a price level backed by constant, large-scale demand for transactions.  Furthermore, no data exists to describe what happens when trillions of dollars start flowing directly through XRP. The absence of precedent leaves room for dramatic upside that cannot be measured by prior cycles alone, and the idea is that there’s no way that the XRP price stays between $3 and $4 if millions, billions, and trillions of dollars start flowing through the XRP Ledger. Why $1,000 Is Not Out Of The Question The possibility of XRP reaching well above double digits at $10, triple digits at $100, and four digits at $1,000 has been a well-discussed topic among XRP supporters and critics this cycle. Proponents like BarriC argue that XRP is well on track to reach $1,000 and stabilize above this level. However, critics say this isn’t possible, considering the market cap it would need to achieve this price. Related Reading: XRP Price At $36: 7-Year Bottom Breakout Could Trigger Repeat Of 2014-2017 Addressing those who argue that XRP can never reach $1,000, BarriC countered by pointing out that such claims are not based on evidence. Since no cryptocurrency has yet experienced a true utility-driven cycle, dismissing four-digit targets for XRP is premature. Once XRP starts to see millions in inflows and becomes the backbone of global financial transactions, then it is entirely possible to reach such levels. “That’s when we see prices for $XRP exceed $100 and settle comfortably at $1,000,” he said. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.97, down by 4.8% in the past 24 hours. Right now, the first thing would be to maintain a position above $3. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto pundit XRP Avengers has declared that XRP can’t hit $1,000, a price level that has been discussed among community members. The pundit explained why he holds this belief, alluding to the altcoin’s market cap.  Why XRP Cannot Hit $1,000 In an X post, the crypto pundit said that XRP cannot hit $1,000 based on the market cap. He noted that if the altcoin were to hit $1,000, which is impossible, its market cap would be 100 trillion, which is like 10 times the global GDP. XRP Avengers added that $10 is the max price that the altcoin can reach and that it would take ages for that to happen and require banks to almost solely use it for transactions.  Related Reading: Pundit Reveals What Will Happen When XRP Price Hits $100 And $1,000 In line with this, the crypto pundit revealed that he is simply waiting for XRP to hit between $5 and $10 before selling, as reaching $1,000 is “genuinely impossible.” Market expert Tony Severino also explained that XRP cannot reach this price target even by 2030. He noted that a rally to $1,000 would make the altcoin four times Gold’s market cap and 15 times Apple’s market cap, which he considers impossible.   Meanwhile, software engineer Vincent Van Code disputed XRP Avengers’ claim that the altcoin cannot reach $1,000. He stated that if holders purchased 99% of XRP for $1, for example, then the 1% being purchased for $1,000 each is indeed possible.  The software engineer added that it doesn’t mean that the altcoin’s total supply needs to be multiplied by $1,000, but only the relatively small number of tokens that were purchased for this amount. Vincent Van Code remarked that anything in the world, including XRP, can have any value, as all that matters is there being a market for it.  Analyst Doubles Down On $1,000 Prediction Crypto analyst BarriC has doubled down on his prediction that XRP can hit $1,000 following XRP Avengers’ remarks. In an X post, he noted that the altcoin’s price action has only ever existed within the parameters of an altcoin season and the 4-year cycle. The analyst added that there is no historical data on what a utility run will look like for any crypto.  Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Could Explode 44,000% To Cross $1,000 Therefore, BarriC remarked that claims that XRP can never hit $1,000 are completely false. The analyst further claimed that it makes logical sense that the altcoin could reach this price level if every bank around the world adopts and utilizes it. When that happens, he expects trillions of dollars to flow directly into and through XRP.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.98, down over 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

The daily XRP chart has turned into a clean Elliott Wave case study, according to crypto technician “Charting Guy,” who argues the latest rebound was corrective rather than impulsive and likely precedes a deeper C-wave pullback toward August’s lows. In a post on X, he wrote: “August bounce from $2.72 to $3.38 was a 3 wave corrective move up unlike $OTHERS 5 wave impulsive move up, so I believe it was a B wave & we will likely revisit the August lows in the coming days/weeks for our C wave to end the correction that started late July.” XRP Correction Isn’t Over Yet The annotated chart (XRP/USD) plots a developing five-wave sequence with waves 1 and 2 completed in May and June, a vertical wave 3 peak into mid-July, and an unfolding A-B-C that would finalize wave 4. The A leg knifed off the wave-3 high, a B-wave recovery carried to $3.40, and the projected C leg descends into a Fibonacci cluster that coincides with the August trough. At the time of the snapshot, XRP was quoted around $3.02881 on the daily close, sitting between the 0.786 and 0.888 retracement rails. Fibonacci scaffolding dominates the chart and defines the key levels the analyst is trading against. The retracement and extension ladder is printed as follows: 0 at $1.61184, 0.136 at $1.78405, 0.236 at $1.92231, 0.382 at $2.14363, 0.5 at $2.34100, 0.618 at $2.55653, 0.702 at $2.72195, 0.786 at $2.87293, 0.888 at $3.1273, and 1.000 at $3.4000. Related Reading: XRP Takes On Live TV: Analyst Predicts Surge To $13 If This Happens Above the prior high, the upside extensions that map the prospective wave-5 run are marked at 1.272 ($4.16533), 1.414 ($4.63105) and 1.618 ($5.39272). The B-wave stall unfolded beneath the $3.1273–$3.4000 resistance band (0.888–1.000), reinforcing that region as the ceiling the market must clear to confirm a finished correction. Conversely, the proposed C-wave termination zone is anchored by the 0.786–0.702–0.618 stack at $2.87293 / $2.72195 / $2.55653, with the August pivot specifically highlighted at ~$2.72. A downward-sloping magenta trendline from the wave-3 apex bisects the A-B-C, and the projected path drives price into a labeled “4” before turning sharply higher into a new advance. Related Reading: Market Expert Reveals Why XRP Price At $1,000 Is Not A Possibility The terminal “5” marker is placed almost exactly at the 1.414 extension near $4.63105—consistent with the author’s own wording that this represents a conservative target zone—while the 1.618 print at $5.39272 frames an obvious stretch objective if momentum over-delivers. Addressing community questions about his previous higher target of $8, the analyst replied, “is there anywhere in the post that says no more $8 target?” and, when asked about an extended move in November, he answered “maybe. Maybe.” On positioning, he cautioned that “dips are never guaranteed even if they seem likely,” adding: “hodl imo… use trading options or futures or a trading spot bag to make their short term gains.” The immediate read is unambiguous: unless XRP can reclaim and hold above $3.1273 and then $3.4000, Charting Guy’s roadmap favors a retest of the August floor near $2.72195 to complete wave 4. Only after such a flush—or a decisive invalidation via resistance break—does his schematic open the door to the next impulsive leg targeting $4.16533 to $4.63105, with $5.39272 reserved for an extended fifth in late-September or early-October. At press time, XRP traded at $2.96. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradigView.com

Oliver Michael, the CEO of Tokentus, has again provided a bullish outlook for XRP. This time, he predicted that the altcoin could reach as high as $13 and outlined factors that could serve as catalysts for this significant price surge.  XRP Eyes Surge To $13 With These Catalysts Oliver Michael predicted in an interview that XRP could rally to $13 at some point if it sustained its current bullish momentum. He alluded to the Ripple SEC lawsuit, which just concluded and how it could spark several ripple effects, which would act as catalysts for the next leg up for the third-largest crypto by market cap.  Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Pump Always Comes After This Happens One of these ripple effects is the potential approval of the XRP ETFs. Michael noted that the SEC can now go on to approve these funds since the legal battle against Ripple is over. Furthermore, he raised the possibility of BlackRock filing for an XRP ETF and indicated that the altcoin is likely to record a parabolic rally if this happens, considering BlackRock’s position as the world’s largest asset manager.  It is worth noting that BlackRock has said that it has no plans to file for an XRP ETF at the moment. However, XRP lawyer John Deaton believes that the world’s largest asset manager will still file to offer this fund within a year from now. If so, this could drive significant inflows into the XRP ecosystem, considering the success that the firm has recorded with its Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. More Catalysts For The Altcoin Meanwhile, Oliver Michael also expects more Ripple partners to emerge now that the SEC lawsuit is over. This will help enhance XRP’s utility as more companies adopt Ripple’s payment services. Notably, the crypto firm has also made great strides to expand its presence globally by acquiring platforms like the stablecoin platform Rail and brokerage firm Hidden Road. Related Reading: XRP Price At $36: 7-Year Bottom Breakout Could Trigger Repeat Of 2014-2017 Another reason why the Tokentus CEO believes that XRP can reach this $13 price level is based on his expectation that retail investors will develop a greater interest in the altcoin now that Bitcoin and Ethereum have already pumped significantly. Therefore, they will turn to XRP as the third-largest crypto, which may have more upside than BTC and ETH.  Michael remarked that XRP’s move to the upside could happen really fast, similar to its rally of over 300% from below $1 to $3 last year. The altcoin already rallied to as high as $3.6 this year, boasting a 33% year-to-date (YTD) gain. However, based on Michael’s prediction, the XRP price could still reach new highs in the coming months. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $3.10, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

A leading market analyst is warning XRP holders that dreams of a $1,000 price tag are far from reality. The expert, Tony The Bull, says the numbers simply do not add up, and reaching that level would require an economy-shaking leap in value. According to him, the market cap at such a price would not only surpass major companies and industries but would also outsize entire nations’ economies. He calls this level “fantasy pricing” and stresses that it is not something the market will see in 2030.  Why A $1,000 XRP Price Defies Economic Reality Tony The Bull explains that a $1,000 price for XRP would create a market cap so large it would completely change the global financial landscape. At that level, XRP would be worth four times the total market cap of gold. For context, gold is considered one of the most valuable and stable assets in the world, yet the cryptocurrency would have to multiply that value fourfold. Related Reading: Ethereum Still At Risk Of Being Overtaken By XRP? Analyst Walks Back Shocking Prediction A $1,000 XRP would make its market cap fifteen times larger than Apple, the most valuable publicly traded company on the planet. This kind of valuation, according to Tony, is beyond what the current or foreseeable market could support. On a global scale, it would equal half of the total world GDP. In other words, half of all economic activity on Earth would have to be matched by a single cryptocurrency, something that has never happened in history. The market expert also points out that this hypothetical market cap would also be half the value of the entire global stock market. That means XRP alone would have to rival half the value of every listed company combined. Tony stresses that these comparisons show the $1,000 target is not just ambitious, it’s far beyond realistic market conditions. Expert Labels XRP $1,000 Target As “Fantasy Pricing” Because of these staggering numbers, Tony does not hesitate to call the $1,000 prediction “fantasy pricing.” Looking at hard facts, the global economy, asset values, and cryptocurrency market structure simply do not align with such a price level for XRP. Related Reading: The Grand Bitcoin Roadmap: Crypto Expert Says $160,000 Still In The Works He adds that it’s not a possibility in 2030, no matter how optimistic some investors may be. Even with strong market performance, growth, and adoption, the gap between reality and a $1,000 price is too wide to close in the near term. For holders who still cling to the hope of hitting that number, Tony delivers a blunt reality check. They might need to hold their investment for an entire generation, decades of waiting, and even then, there’s no guarantee such a level would ever be reached. Tony aims to ground the conversation in facts rather than hype. While optimism is common in the crypto world, he believes investors also need to be realistic about what’s possible and what isn’t. For XRP, the $1,000 dream is one that may remain just that, a dream. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

The XRP price has broken out of a 7-year Double Bottom pattern, signaling what analysts predict could be the start of a major long-term rally. According to reports, a breakout and successful retest of this long-standing chart pattern could set the stage for a massive surge toward $36, ultimately repeating the bull rally seen during the 2014-2017 cycle. XRP Price Eyes $36 After Double Bottom Breakout Crypto analyst Gert van Lagen has drawn attention to a rare and potentially explosive technical event currently unfolding on the two-week XRP price chart. According to his analysis posted on X social media, XRP has successfully broken out of a massive 7-year Double Bottom formation—a pattern that typically signals long-term reversal from bearish to bullish market conditions. Related Reading: Analyst Says What Happened With Bitcoin Is About To Happen With XRP Based on the analyst’s chart, XRP had breached the neckline of this Double Bottom pattern after years of accumulation, following up its momentum with a textbook retest that confirmed the breakout. This retest, occurring at a critical price point, has historically acted as the final validation before a sustained rally. Lagen has also compared the current cycle with that of the 2014-2017 phase, indicating that XRP’s price action could be repeating similar strong bullish patterns that emerged during that period.  The chart suggests that XRP is poised to clear its former all-time high of $3.84, potentially removing one of the most significant technical barriers in its history. With the resistance level now flipped into support, Lagen’s price projection points to an initial target of approximately $36. This level aligns with the 2.00 Fibonacci Extension of the Double Bottom pattern.  Notably, the expert’s analysis implies that XRP’s current momentum is not just a short-term spike, but likely the early stages of a multi-month, possibly multi-year climb. If the structure follows past patterns and continues to play out as Lagen predicts, XRP could be on track to deliver one of its strongest bull runs since the 2017 rally. XRP Mirrors Ethereum’s 2017 Breakout Pattern In a separate bullish analysis, a crypto analyst identified as ‘Shibo’ on X compared XRP’s present market behavior to Ethereum’s historic breakout in 2017. His side-by-side chart shows an almost identical technical progression involving an extended consolidation phase forming a base, followed by a decisive breakout at a clearly defined resistance level.  Related Reading: XRP $5 Target Remains Intact Despite Price Retrace, Here’s Where It’s Headed Next In Ethereum’s case, this move triggered an extraordinary rally from sub-$20 levels to more than $1,400 in under twelve months, marking one of the most explosive advances in crypto history. Shibo argues that XRP is now positioned in the same “breakout zone” that the ETH price occupied before its parabolic surge.  Based on this chart historical pattern, the analyst has forecasted a rather ambitious price target for XRP. He believes that the cryptocurrency could see a massive surge to $589, representing an eye-watering increase of 18,084%. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

For much of late 2024 and early 2025, many in the crypto world believed XRP could overtake Ethereum in market capitalization. The belief grew after XRP’s powerful rally late last year, which saw it outperform most major coins while Ethereum struggled to hold key price levels.  At the time, market analysts were confident the gap between the two would soon close. Now, one of the most vocal supporters of the flippening, a popular analyst known as Charting Guy, has reversed his position and says it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon. Analyst Backtracks On XRP Flippening Ethereum Prediction Charting Guy pointed to the period between November 2024 and January 2025, when XRP surged nearly 600%, while ETH barely moved and even dropped to lows of $1,385 in April. During that time, XRP’s price strength and rapid market cap growth, increasing about seven times in just weeks, led many to believe it could become the top altcoin. Related Reading: The Grand Bitcoin Roadmap: Crypto Expert Says $160,000 Still In The Works However, in a post this week, Charting Guy admitted, “that is no longer the case.” He explained that he re-entered Ethereum in April, near its lows, and since then, ETH has shown “immense strength.” As of today, Ethereum is trading just 10% below its all-time high of $4,891, reaching $4,784 earlier in the day. Its current price of $4,736 marks a 239% increase from its April low. The surge pushed Ethereum’s market cap to $572 billion, compared to XRP’s $193 billion. The gap between them, now more than $368 billion, has grown significantly since July 13, when it was under $200 billion. Charting Guy says Ethereum’s strong performance has made a flippening far less realistic, at least in the near term. Ethereum’s Strength Leaves XRP Playing Catch-Up In the past four weeks alone, ETH has jumped 52%, while XRP’s growth has largely stalled. Even if XRP were to rise 2.5 times from its current price of $3.22 to roughly $8, its market value would be around $477 billion, still far short of Ethereum’s current level. Related Reading: Raoul Pal Says He’s Been Long XRP For 4 Years After Calling It A “Moron” Trade Charting Guy also pointed out that for XRP to match Ethereum’s current market cap, it would need to reach $9.30, and that’s assuming ETH stops moving entirely while XRP rallies 3x. In his view, that scenario is “rather unlikely.” He warned against listening to “moon boys” who push unrealistic XRP price targets while ignoring Ethereum’s continued strength. Instead, he advises investors to hold both assets, arguing that being too focused on one coin leaves traders exposed if the market moves in a different direction. He stressed that Ethereum’s strong rally was overdue, as it had been playing catch-up to Bitcoin for most of the season. What once seemed like a real possibility now appears distant as Ethereum gains momentum. While XRP still has room to grow, it’s clear that Ethereum is not standing still, making the race between them more one-sided for now. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

Ripple chief technology officer (CTO) David “JoelKatz” Schwartz used a late-Wednesday post on X to frame a surge of payments and stablecoin companies launching their own base-layer networks as validation of blockchain’s role in finance—and to restate how the XRP Ledger’s design differs from the new entrants. “We’ve been seeing more and more players in the payments and stablecoins space launch their own blockchains. To me, that’s a clear sign the market sees blockchain as core financial infrastructure — something we’ve believed in and have been building toward on the XRP Ledger for over 13 years,” he wrote, adding, “Launching a blockchain is hard. Building an ecosystem with developers, liquidity, trust, and real-world usage is even harder.” Competition For Ripple And The XRP Ledger? Schwartz situated XRPL’s posture in the long-running debate over network governance. “Some blockchains are built with permissioned validator sets controlled by one entity or a small group. This can provide control and compliance for specific, closed-network scenarios, but it limits reach, resilience, and the ability for anyone to contribute to securing and growing the network,” he wrote. Related Reading: XRP Ruling Sends Shockwaves Through The Financial System “As many of you know, the XRPL is public and permissionless at its core, with optional permissioned features for regulated use cases.” He argued that the ledger’s open base “makes it adaptable, interoperable, and well-positioned to serve as critical infrastructure for the world’s financial system — connecting assets, markets, and participants seamlessly across borders.” The remarks arrive as two US fintech heavyweights move into L1 territory. Circle this week unveiled Arc, an EVM-compatible Layer-1 it says is “purpose-built for stablecoin finance,” with dollar-denominated fees (USDC as native gas), opt-in privacy, a built-in RFQ-style FX engine, and “deterministic sub-second settlement finality” via the Malachite consensus engine. Circle says Arc will enter private testnet in the coming weeks, target public testnet in the fall, and a mainnet beta in 2026. Separately, Stripe is developing Tempo, a high-performance, payments-focused L1 being built in partnership with crypto VC firm Paradigm. Tempo is designed to run code compatible with Ethereum, is currently in stealth with a small team, and it remains unclear whether it will have a native token. Schwartz also highlighted specific XRPL design choices he sees as aligned with financial-grade settlement. “It’s encouraging to see some newer chains adopt design choices that have long been part of the XRPL’s architecture, like deterministic finality … It shows there’s growing alignment in the industry on the importance of predictable, reliable settlement for financial applications without expensive validation,” he wrote. He reiterated that XRPL fees are meant to stay “low and predictable, just fractions of a cent, without a separate gas token,” noting that “every transaction on the XRPL uses/burns XRP.” XRPL’s technical documentation specifies that each transaction destroys a small amount of XRP as an anti-spam fee, and describes consensus rules aimed at deterministic ordering and finality. Related Reading: XRP Double-Bottom Breakout Sets Sights On $34, Predicts Analyst Where Schwartz drew a line was on governance flexibility. He acknowledged that permissioned validator sets can make sense for “specific, closed-network scenarios,” but underscored XRPL’s approach: a public, permissionless core with opt-in controls for compliance needs. The ledger’s native features include Authorized Trust Lines, Deposit Authorization/Preauthorization, and issuer-level freeze tooling for issued assets—not for XRP itself—allowing regulated token issuers to gate or police flows without converting the entire network into a walled garden. XRPL’s own FAQ emphasizes that it is a decentralized, public blockchain where changes require supermajority validator approval. The strategic contrast with the new fintech chains is already visible. Arc explicitly centers USDC—making fees dollar-denominated and embedding Circle’s payments stack—whereas XRPL retains XRP for fees and settlement while supporting issued assets through trust-line mechanics. If Tempo proceeds as reported, Stripe would be pursuing an Ethereum-compatible L1 optimized for predictable payments performance, potentially mirroring Arc’s enterprise-centric pitch but with a broader merchant-services integration surface. Schwartz closed on a deliberately expansive note about the competitive set: “Looking forward to the next phase of XRPL innovations, bringing more programmability, compliance-grade capabilities, and deeper liquidity for institutional use,” he wrote—before welcoming rivals: “And to those just getting started… Welcome to the party! The crypto tent is only getting bigger.” At press time, XRP traded at $3.23. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

The recent court ruling on XRP has proven to be more than just a legal win for Ripple. What began as a high-stakes legal battle has evolved into a precedent-setting moment that challenges long-standing interpretations of securities law. The verdict’s effects are now being felt across global markets, forcing institutions to reassess their engagement with digital assets. How The Verdict Sets A Precedent For The Crypto In an X post, John Forster noted that the recent ruling on XRP was more than a legal victory, but a structural shock to the foundations of the financial system’s status quo. The count concluded that XRP is not, in certain contexts, like a security, which has set a legal precedent that could transform how financial infrastructure is built, classified, and regulated. Related Reading: Ripple’s XRP Cannot Replace SWIFT? Expert Says This Crypto Is A Better Fit However, this is a precedent with far-reaching implications, and this ruling shifts the legal conversation by elevating functional utility and transactional purpose above the narrow lens of historical fundraising when determining asset classification. According to the expert, this shift threatens to disintermediate entrenched control over payment rails on/off ramps, which have long been a cornerstone of the legacy banking model. From the beginning, XRP was never designed as a speculative asset, but it was built as infrastructure. Furthermore, tokens designed for settlement, liquidity, and operational efficiency can now operate outside Wall Street’s traditional gatekeeping structures. By offering instant settlement, minimal transaction fees, and compliance-grade protocols, XRP has positioned itself as a credible alternative to SWIFT for cross-border payments and liquidity management. In traditional banking, the entities that control the underlying transactional rails effectively dictate the flow of value and hold the strategic high ground. The enforcement action against XRP was less about protecting investors and more about preserving regulatory and institutional dominance over these critical mechanisms of value transfer. If XRP prevails, it would establish a legal and operational framework allowing other utility-focused assets to function without being forced through the choke points of traditional capital markets. Why XRP Is Essential For Scalable Financial Solutions Ripple’s decision to fight stands in contrast to many digital asset firms that have surrendered under the pressure of protracted regulatory litigation. Ripple leadership recognized that a loss in the XRP case would have left every blockchain protocol with true settlement-grade utility exposed to regulatory suppression. Related Reading: XRP Treasury Companies Are Coming With These Firms Already Adding To Balance Sheet With substantial capital reserves and a clear strategic imperative, the company was positioned to challenge the system and defend not only its interests but also create a precedent that could empower the broader digital asset ecosystem. Amidst the legal victory, crypto expert Jack Claver has underscored XRP’s transformative power, stating it is designed to upgrade the existing financial system. While many blockchains focus on string value, XRP is built to enable real-world financial applications, creating a faster, more efficient, and transparent way to move money globally. Therefore, high-performance infrastructure is essential for this vision. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

A growing sentiment in the cryptocurrency community suggests that XRP could be on the verge of becoming the next big crypto asset after Bitcoin. A recent exchange on the social media platform X between investment account Invest In Assets and crypto commentator Jake Claver relayed this sentiment, especially when it comes to selling too soon. The discussion comes when XRP is at its greatest level of support among its supporters, with some predicting it could mirror the meteoric runs made by Bitcoin in previous market cycles. XRP Following In The Footsteps Of Bitcoin The conversation began when an account on X known as “Invest In Assets” advised investors against prematurely selling a big winner. In response, Jake Claver noted Bitcoin’s runs as textbook examples of missed opportunities. Particularly, he noted that the mistake of selling too early happened to many people with Bitcoin, and it will ultimately happen again with XRP. Related Reading: Analyst Shares Where Bitcoin, Ethereum, And XRP Prices Will Be By 2032 Many traders who were fortunate to invest in Bitcoin very early exited when it started to soar in 2017 and 2021, only to watch prices soar far higher. Now, XRP is being framed as the next potential case study, and many analysts, not only Jake Claver, argue that the psychological trap of early profit-taking could strike again. Adding more weight to this argument is crypto commentator Vincent Van Code’s claim that Bitcoin was only an experiment, while XRP represents the final form of money. According to Van Code, although Bitcoin revolutionized finance by introducing decentralized digital currency with a fixed supply, its slow speed, high transaction costs, and scarcity-focused design ultimately limit its global liquidity potential.  XRP, which is engineered for speed, scalability, and cross-border liquidity, offers a far more practical architecture for real-world value transfer. Don’t Sell XRP Too Early The discussions about not selling XRP early have taken strong root among investors looking to position themselves ahead of what could be another run. This ties into a similar admonishment by investor Johnny Crypto, who once revealed his personal perspective of selling too early.  Related Reading: Market Cap Not A Hindrance To XRP Price Reaching $1,000, Expert Explains Why Particularly, Johnny Crypto recalled how selling his Amazon stock too early in 1997 cost him $52 million in missed gains, an error he’s determined not to repeat with XRP. He even warned that banks could attempt to seize control of retail crypto holdings within the next year and advised investors to think strategically about asset protection. XRP has already broken above its 2018 peak of $3.40 to register a new all-time high of $3.65 this cycle. However, several technical analyses have predicted the possibility of entering double-digit territory before the end of 2025. Analysts agree that the most important thing is patience, because the biggest mistake XRP holders can make this cycle might be selling before the real rally begins. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $3.24, up by 3.1% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from Tradingview.com

Global financial services company Western Union’s acquisition of International Money Express, Inc. (Intermex) is drawing attention from the crypto space, as analysts highlight its potential boost for Ripple and XRP. With Intermex confirmed as an On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) user of Ripple, the deal could strengthen blockchain-powered payment flows across the US while expanding Western Union’s retail and digital reach.  Western Union Expansion Could Bolster XRP And Ripple Market expert ‘Xaif Crypto’ pointed out in an X social media post on Monday that Western Union’s $500 million all-cash acquisition of Intermex could have significant implications for Ripple and XRP. According to the analyst, Intermex has been a user of Ripple XRP ODL services since 2020, making it an active player in cross-border payments, particularly across Latin America.  Related Reading: Ripple’s XRP Cannot Replace SWIFT? Expert Says This Crypto Is A Better Fit Notably, Western Union announced that it will take over Intermex in a recent press release on August 10. By acquiring Intermex, the international bank is not only gaining a well-established remittance business but also inheriting its Ripple-powered payment infrastructure. Xaif Crypto has stated that this strategic move further positions the company to dominate money flows across all of America. As a result, it marks a significant step toward XRP’s broader objective of achieving global market dominance.  Based on reports from the press release, the acquisition could directly strengthen its North American retail operations while expanding its reach beyond Intermex’s historically high-growth Latin American operations. It is also expected to accelerate digital customer acquisition, enabling faster onboarding of Western Union’s payment ecosystem.  Moreover, the combination of the international bank’s vast global network and Intermex’s use of Ripple’s ODL could enhance the speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency of transactions, potentially increasing XRP’s utility and adoption in high-volume remittance markets. By leveraging Intermex’s six million customers and strong agent relationships, Western Union is also set to broaden the footprint of Ripple-backed transactions across multiple geographies.  This strategic acquisition further aligns with the growing trend of financial giants tapping blockchain technology to remain competitive in the evolving global payments market. This could also give Ripple and XRP a stronger foothold in their mission toward securing a dominant role in worldwide payment systems.  Intermex‘s Deal Structure And Growth Outlook Under the agreement, Western Union will reportedly acquire Intermex for $16 per IMXI share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately $500 million in equity and enterprise terms. This figure represents a 50% premium over Intermex’s 90-day volume-weighted average price.  Related Reading: XRPL Infrastructure: Ripple CTO Shares ‘Most Useful Thing’ For The Network Officially, the deal has been unanimously approved by both companies’ boards and is expected to close in mid-2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. Intermex’s established brand, operational efficiency, and market expertise will be integrated into Western Union’s extensive network, creating opportunities to work better together.  Furthermore, the companies anticipate $30 million in annual run-rate cost savings within two years, with additional revenue potential through expanded product offerings. The acquisition is also expected to immediately boost Western Union’s adjusted earnings per share by over $0.10 in the first full year after closing. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

After the announcement of the conclusion of the Ripple-SEC legal battle that began in 2020, the XRP price had surged by more than 12% in response. This brought the altcoin back above the $3 level to put the bulls back in charge of the price once again. However, there has been a slowdown in the price in the face of profit-taking, and a crypto analyst has suggested that the price could continue to decline toward the next major support level. Descending Trendline Break Not Enough To Hold Price Following the surge that was triggered by the Ripple-SEC announcement, the XRP price was able to break a descending trendline that had formed after its July peak. This break had seen the price push toward $3.4 before being beaten back down again, crypto analyst HAMED_AZ highlighted in a new analysis. Related Reading: Pundit Predicts ‘Near Term’ Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices, There’s Still Room To Run This was triggered by the resistance encountered just before $3.4 and has now sent the altcoin back into a corrective phase. So far, the bulls have been fighting off this correction as the $3.2 level has continued to serve as support. However, the analyst predicts that the correction is far from done. HAMED explains that it is likely that the XRP price will end up breaking back down to retest the previously broken trendline at around $2.9. This would mean another crash below $3 could be in the works, erasing all of the support that had been built up at this level. The Continuation Of The XRP Price Rally While a break toward the previously broken trendline is expected, the analyst’s chart suggests that the digital asset could find support just above $2.9. This level would mark the completion of the pullback and would serve as the lift-off point for a bullish continuation that could push the price higher. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Could Hit A Small Roadblock To ATH As CME Gap Threatens Crash This move would also put the XRP price on the path of an ascending trendline from the month of June, which would coincide with the $2.93 bottom. Once this is completed, HAMED expects the XRP price to pull upward toward brand-new all-time highs. From here, an over 35% increase is expected, which would put XRP over $4. If this happens, then it would clear the current peak of $3.84, which was recorded 8 years ago in 2018. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

An analyst has pointed out how the breakout from this multi-year long XRP triangle pattern could point to a massive bullish target for the asset’s price. XRP Has Been Shooting Up Since Breaking Out Of This Triangle In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a multi-year technical analysis (TA) pattern in XRP’s weekly price chart. The pattern in question is a triangle, which forms whenever an asset trades between two converging trendlines. The upper line of the pattern is likely to provide resistance, while the lower one support. A break out of either of these levels can hint at a continuation of trend in that direction; a surge above the triangle can be a bullish signal, while a drop under it a bearish one. Related Reading: Bitcoin Retraces Below $120,000: Is Coinbase Selling To Blame? Triangles can be of a few types, with three popular ones being the ascending, descending, and symmetrical variations. The orientation of the trendlines decides which category a specific triangular channel belongs to. One trendline being parallel to the time-axis means that the pattern is one of the first two types. More specifically, it’s an ascending triangle if the upper line is parallel, while it’s a descending one in the case of a flat lower line. When both trendlines approach each other at a roughly equal and opposite angle, the symmetrical triangle forms. In the context of the current topic, the triangle of interest is closest to this type. Below is the chart shared by Martinez that shows the long-term triangle that the 7-day price of XRP was trading inside before its earlier breakout. As is visible in the graph, the weekly XRP price was trading inside a pattern that looked like a symmetrical triangle with a slight upward bias between 2018 and 2024. In a proper symmetrical triangle, the probability of a breakout occurring is considered the same in either direction, but considering that this triangle was angled upward, a bullish breakout may have been more likely. And indeed, in November 2024, the asset managed to break past the upper boundary of the formation, kickstarting a bull rally. Generally, triangle breakouts are considered to be of the same length as the height of the pattern. That is, the resulting move in the price may be equal to the distance between the trendlines at their widest. Related Reading: Bitcoin-Money Supply Link Is A Myth, Glassnode Researcher Reveals In the chart, Martinez has highlighted what the target could be for XRP, based on this idea: $12.60. From the current value of the cryptocurrency, a run to this level would imply an increase of almost 287%. It now remains to be seen whether the pattern would hold up for the token. XRP Price XRP recovered above $3.37 earlier, but the coin has since seen a retrace as its price is back at $3.25. Featured image from Dall-E, charts from TradingView.com

In a recent post, CRYPTOWZRD highlighted that XRP ended the session on a bearish note as XRPBTC slipped in response to a rise in Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D). However, the analyst anticipates a swift recovery rally from XRP, potentially setting the stage for the next trading opportunity in the near term. Bitcoin’s Strength Dictates XRP Price Action Sharing more insight, CRYPTOWZRD noted that both the daily chart for XRP and XRPBTC closed bearish on Monday. The move came as Bitcoin Dominance climbed, with Bitcoin’s price action playing a role in XRP’s action.  Related Reading: XRP Price Projection: 5 Key Things To Watch Out For As The Bull Market Unfolds He highlighted that for XRP to regain its bullish footing, XRPBTC must first turn positive — a development expected to happen soon. Once this alignment occurs, XRP’s performance will likely mirror the combined outcome of both Bitcoin and XRPBTC, setting the stage for a potential upside shift. Despite the current daily pullback, CRYPTOWZRD views the recent massive bullish weekly close as a strong underlying signal. From his perspective, short-term dips are a normal part of the broader trend and often provide a setup for the next move higher. This is why he remains optimistic about a swift reversal in the near term. Looking ahead, he plans to closely monitor the intraday chart formations tomorrow to identify the next scalp opportunity. If XRP can push above the $3.3 daily resistance level, CRYPTOWZRD believes the path to $3.65 will open quickly. Breaking that barrier could pave the way for XRP to chart a new all-time high, adding a powerful chapter to its ongoing bullish narrative. Volatility Persists As Traders Eye Key Levels In conclusion, CRYPTOWZRD emphasized that the intraday movement was characterized by sharp and frequent price swings, reflecting a market environment marked by uncertainty and rapid shifts in sentiment. Such volatility creates both opportunities and risks for traders, demanding careful observation and swift decision-making to capture profitable moves without falling into sudden reversals. Related Reading: XRP Price Poised for Fresh Upward Move Amid Renewed Bullish Pressure Looking ahead, he anticipates that tomorrow may bring a similar level of turbulence. A decisive hold above the $3.23 intraday resistance could provide a favorable long entry point, with the next major upside target set at the $3.4 resistance level. This zone could act as a significant barrier, but if broken, it may open the door to extended bullish momentum. Conversely, the analyst cautions that $3.02 stands as the primary support level to watch, and failure to hold above this area might lead to renewed selling pressure. Given these conditions, patience is key; waiting for the next well-formed setup will help avoid premature entries and improve the chances of a successful trade. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

The XRP price action is unfolding in line with a textbook Elliott ABC Wave pattern, signaling the potential for its next upward move. According to crypto analyst Dark Defender, the chart structure remains intact and could set the stage for a major rally if the current corrective phase completes as projected.  ABC Wave Pattern To Drive XRP To New Highs In Dark Defender’s latest XRP price analysis, the crypto expert outlined a clear Elliott Wave ABC structure on a 4-hour chart, suggesting a potential price surge to new highs if the formation completes. The setup began forming in July 2025 after XRP reached $3.66, marking the starting point for the corrective pattern on the “Dark’s Side” chart. From there, the price began retracing toward the anticipated $2.85 level, successfully establishing Wave A in line with the forecast.  Related Reading: Analyst Outlines How Production Cost Determines XRP Price, But Is It Better Than Bitcoin? By early August, XRP rebounded, climbing to $3.33 to form the B Wave top. As a result, Dark Defender’s chart structure remains intact, with the cryptocurrency now positioned in the Wave C phase. The analyst’s projection anticipates a price decline completing this corrective leg before XRP can initiate the next significant upward move.  Dark Defender’s chart also highlights critical price interaction points, including exact hits at $3.333 and $3.364 before a rebound. In addition, XRP’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) movements align closely with the wave progression, showing dips at key reversal points and its current momentum staying within the expected zone.  According to this wave framework, the next phase hinges on whether XRP can maintain its structure through the end of the corrective cycle. If it does, Dark Defender suggests that the technical setup could open the path for significant upward momentum, potentially positioning the cryptocurrency for its next bullish leg. The trajectory of the green arrow in the chart indicates a possible price rally above $3.8. With XRP trading at $3.14 as of writing, this would represent a significant price increase of over 21%.  XRP Price Eyes $5.8 Breakout After Bounce In a follow-up post, Dark Defender noted that XRP bounced precisely from the $3.333 level before resuming its upward movement. This bounce occurred after the Elliott Wave corrective structure pushed prices down from recent highs.  Related Reading: XRP $5 Target Remains Intact Despite Price Retrace, Here’s Where It’s Headed Next At the time of the analysis, XRP was trading near $3.06, positioned within a consolidation range that could extend toward the $3.05 area if $3.33 remains a barrier. As mentioned earlier, XRP’s price chart shows an ABC corrective wave in play, with the cryptocurrency now in the middle of the ‘B’ leg’s development.  If the $3.33 resistance is decisively cleared, the analyst projects a rapid acceleration toward higher short-term targets at $4.39 and $5.85. At current market prices, this would represent a significant surge of roughly 39.8% and 86.3%, respectively. Dark Defender also notes that support remains firm at $3.05 and $3.00, marking key levels where buyers are expected to step in should prices retrace. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Raoul Pal, a macro investor, former Goldman Sachs strategist, and founder of Real Vision, has revealed that he has been holding XRP for over four years after he referred to the digital asset as part of what he once described as a “moron trade.” The label, not meant as an insult, was a way to tell a specific retail trading behavior in early crypto market cycles. Soon after, he disclosed that he bought XRP in 2021 when it was trading at $0.60.  Raoul Pal Clears XRP “Moron Trade” Comment In a recent interview, Pal outlined his views on how retail investors enter the crypto market and how the nominal price of a token can influence their buying decisions. He breaks the space into three risk categories: large, established layer-1 tokens he called “idiot-proof,” a more challenging middle tier of DeFi tokens, and a straightforward momentum play he described as the “moron trade.” Pal stressed that the phrase was not an attack on holders but a description of what happens when newcomers avoid higher-priced coins and buy cheaper ones without deeper analysis. Related Reading: Here’s What Is Going On In The Shiba Inu Community Amid Major Electoral Process Following the comment, Pal quickly clarified his position on XRP. He revealed that he had held the asset since June 28, 2021. The price was just below the market price, which hovered around $0.64. Sharing the exact date and entry point reflects his commitment to transparency, as he highlights that investors can keep their market views separate from how they invest. Four Years Of Holding XRP And A Strong Payoff Holding XRP for a multi-year span has become a highly profitable move for Pal. At the time of writing, XRP trades at around $3.15, representing an approximate 5.5x gain from its $0.60 entry. The price appreciation is driven by improved regulatory clarity, growing whale accumulation, and bullish technical patterns, with metrics such as rising open interest in XRP futures and positive on-chain indicators like MVRV golden crosses reinforcing the rally. Related Reading: Man Who Threw Away $1 Billion In Bitcoin Debunks Rumors, Here’s The Progress Pal’s decision to hold through four years of market ups and downs, including a long stretch of legal uncertainty with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, points to a conviction level beyond short-term speculation. The significance of his position extends beyond profits to the message it conveys to the crypto market. By staying invested during volatile cycles, Pal has shown that XRP can be seen as a viable long-term asset when bought at what later proves to be an opportunistic price. His early entry came well before XRP’s major rally phases, making it a textbook example of patient capital allocation. To the XRP community, Pal’s disclosure feels like validation. It shows that discipline and vision can pay off in a fast-moving market while also strengthening XRP’s case as a strategic investment now standing on firmer ground as the bullish trend continues. Featured image from Real Vision, chart from TradingView.com

Gert van Lagen says the macro structure of XRP has finally done the one thing it needed to do: break the neckline of a seven-year base and hold it. “XRP [2W] – Ripple is ready to rip. The 7-year double bottom has broken out at ❌ The neckline was successfully retested at ???? ATH cleared — first target near ~$34, at 2.00 fib. extension of double bottom. → Compare with 2014–2017 setup,” the analyst wrote. His chart is drawn on a logarithmic scale with two-week candles, framing the move as a multi-cycle reversal rather than a short-term pop. Could XRP Really Hit $34? The geometry is clear on the chart. A broad W-shaped base stretching from the 2018–2024 bear market carved twin lows in the sub-$0.20–$0.30 region, then returned to a horizontal neckline that sits just above the $2 handle. Van Lagen marks an initial breakout attempt with a red cross just over that barrier, followed by a decisive surge and a pullback that tags support around the $2 area, annotated with a blue dot. On a log chart, that textbook breakout-retest sequence is the confirmation step technicians typically look for before projecting targets. Price at the time of the snapshot is labeled $3.19 on the right axis, meaning XRP is trading above the neckline but still below the 2018 all-time high at $3.40. That placement matters because the prior macro cap now acts as support; staying north of roughly $2.00 keeps the double-bottom thesis intact. The measured arrow drawn from the neckline replicates the height of the base on a multiplicative (log) basis, which is why the upside extension leaps into the mid-double digits rather than adding only a few dollars. Related Reading: BlackRock Addresses Burning XRP ETF Question: Is A Filing Coming Or Not? Van Lagen’s first objective is derived explicitly from Fibonacci proportions. He sets the 2.00 extension of the double-bottom as the initial target, landing “near ~$34.” On his scale the projected path peaks above the $27 and $20 grid lines and briefly tags the mid-$30s before mean-reverting, consistent with how log-scale extensions translate when a long consolidation unwinds quickly. The left side of the graphic provides the historical rhyme he wants readers to notice. Between 2014 and 2017, XRP built a smaller double-bottom within a shaded accumulation zone, broke its neckline, retested it, and then accelerated vertically. Van Lagen marks that sequence with the same red cross at breakout and blue dot at the retest, plus a vertical measuring arrow to illustrate how the earlier base resolved. The current pattern, shaded across 2018–2025, repeats that choreography at a far larger scale. His sketch includes a time-and-price roadmap using twelve forward candles—two-week bars—implying a five- to six-month arc for the entire move if it were to echo the prior cycle. The first projected bar vaults XRP above $11. After three candles, the blue path tops out above $36, roughly six weeks into the run. Related Reading: XRP Price Could Explode To $3.8 Amid Trend Continuation The fourth candle traces a deep retracement back toward the $11 region, followed by a sharp recovery above $30 on the fifth. The next three candles stabilize around the $30 area before the path draws another slide to ~$11 and the onset of a cooling phase. The sequence is illustrative rather than prescriptive, but it visually anchors the extension math to possible market behavior. Whether XRP can follow the steep path sketched in blue is a separate question from whether the double-bottom has technically activated. Van Lagen’s chart answers the second with a yes: the breakout and retest sequence is complete. The first answer—delivery toward the ~$34 Fib extension—will be determined by how the next several two-week candles will look like. At press time, XRP traded at $3.14. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has broken its silence on whether it intends to file for an XRP ETF. This follows months of speculation that the firm could soon file to offer this fund.  BlackRock Has No Plans For An XRP ETF For Now A BlackRock spokesperson told The Block that they have no plans to file for an XRP ETF at this time. This ends speculations that it will join eight other asset managers who have already filed to offer this fund. The world’s largest asset manager already offers Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, and based on the statement, the firm plans to stick with only the two largest crypto assets.  Related Reading: BlackRock To File For XRP ETF After Ripple-SEC Settlement? Market Expert Answers NovaDius Wealth President Nate Geraci was one of those who had speculated that BlackRock was going to file for an XRP ETF soon. Prior to the asset manager’s statement, Geraci opined that the firm was waiting for the Ripple SEC lawsuit to end before filing for an iShares XRP ETF. He made this prediction following Ripple and the SEC’s filing of a joint dismissal to end the XRP lawsuit.  Geraci further remarked that it makes “zero” sense for BlackRock to ignore crypto assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. He added that if they do that, they are basically saying that BTC and ETH are the only crypto assets that will ever have value. Following BlackRock’s statement, the NovaDius Wealth president said that the firm’s decision not to file for an XRP ETF will be looked on as a mistake.  Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas also weighed in on BlackRock’s decision not to file for an XRP ETF. He asked Geraci if an XRP filing is enough or if he feels the world’s largest asset manager should also file for SOL, Tron ETFs. He further questioned where exactly the line should be drawn on how many crypto ETFs asset managers should offer.  Potential Demand For These Funds Nate Geraci believes that there will be significant demand for the XRP ETFs, which is one reason why he thinks BlackRock is making a mistake by not filing for one. He noted that futures-based XRP funds have taken in over $1 billion since their launch this year. He opined that this proves that there will be “real” demand for the spot funds.   Related Reading: XRP Price Projection: 5 Key Things To Watch Out For As The Bull Market Unfolds Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton is confident that BlackRock will still file for an XRP ETF. He said that he is willing to bet that this happens within a year. BlackRock’s failure to file for this ETF now and opt to do so later could prove costly since the pending applications could have the first-mover advantage. According to Bloomberg analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas, there is a 95% chance that the SEC approves these funds this year. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $3.26, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP has shown a lot of potential after its price bounced off a major trendline and has now been able to turn previous resistance levels back into support. As the crypto market looks to be in an uptrend, it is likely that the XRP price could see a continuation of the current bullish trend going into the new week. If this happens, crypto analyst Lingrid sees such a move leading the digital asset back toward its all-time high levels before the next major decline. XRP Price In A Perfect Position For Continuation In the analysis, Lingri points out that the XRP price is now holding support at a notable level, which is above $3. This comes after a crash below this level, as bears had beaten down the price. However, as the ascending trendline had moved, the cryptocurrency was able to break above, and this meant that it was a signal for a possible continuation. Related Reading: Ethereum Fractal Mirrors Bitcoin’s 2018-2021 Run, Ready For 1,110% Surge The analyst had initially predicted a decline back below $3.2, but the emphasis was on the fact that the $3.15 support is able to hold after the rebound. This level now becomes the level to watch, especially if the structure is able to remain intact from here. In the event of a bounce from the $3.15 support and a breakout, Lingrid expects a sharp upward movement for the XRP price. The buy zone here is placed at the $3.1-$3.2 levels, with a break above $3.4 being the confirmation of the buy trigger. Once the move is underway, a 20% move is expected to send the price toward $3.8. This is where the next major resistance lies for XRP once the break is complete. “A breakout above 3.4000 could open the way for accelerated upside movement. Trend bias remains bullish while price holds above key support,” Lingrid stated. Bears Could Still Take Control As is the case with any analysis, there is the possibility of an invalidation and that the XRP price would end up going the opposite direction. In this scenario, it is if there is another break below $3 again, which would serve as the invalidation move that will put bears back in control. Related Reading: Bitcoin Moves Into $12 Trillion Sector: Why BTC In 401Ks Is A Big Deal Lingrid explains that such a breakdown would shift the trend to bearish. There is also the possibility of limited upside brought about by a weakening of the market. Even in the event that the XRP altcoin does complete the bullish move to $3.8, the crypto analyst says the resistance near $3.8 could also trigger a sharp rejection. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

In the latest daily technical update posted on X, Cryptowzrd noted that XRP concluded the session with an indecisive close. Yet, maintaining its stance at the $3.3000 resistance level is notable following the strong bullish rally seen yesterday.  Daily Candle Stalls, But XRPBTC Pair Shows Strength Cryptowzrd provided a detailed breakdown of XRP’s current market setup, noting that the daily candle closed indecisively. Despite this, the XRPBTC pair ended the session with a somewhat bullish tone. According to the expert, a decisive move above 0.0028750 BTC could spark a rapid and impulsive upside rally, adding significant momentum to XRP’s bullish prospects from its present position. Related Reading: Analyst Warns XRP Investors Not To Let Fear Dictate Moves As Long As Price Holds This Level He pointed out that XRP was hovering near the $3.23 resistance level, a key zone that has the potential to unlock further gains. Should this level give way, the price could advance toward the next major resistance at $3.65. The momentum from such a breakout could be amplified if paired with strength in the BTC market. Beyond the $3.65 threshold, Cryptowzrd foresees the possibility of XRP surging toward a new all-time high near $4.60. He stressed that such a move would likely be driven by a strong, impulsive rally fueled by increased buying pressure and market enthusiasm. This scenario would mark a significant milestone in XRP’s current recovery phase. On the downside, $2.80 remains the critical daily support level to watch. Maintaining this support is vital for preserving the overall bullish market structure. A breakdown below it could alter the current outlook, potentially inviting deeper corrections and cooling bullish sentiment. Looking ahead, Cryptowzrd confirmed that his attention will remain on lower time frame chart formations in the coming sessions. He is particularly focused on identifying the next viable scalp opportunity, as the current secured position continues to work in favor of the broader strategy. Volatility Persists As Traders Eye $3.23 Retest Wrapping up the analysis, the analyst highlighted that XRP’s intraday chart experienced significant volatility on Friday and is likely to maintain that intensity in the near term. Such choppy price action presents both risks and opportunities for short-term traders. Related Reading: XRP Price Poised for Fresh Upward Move Amid Renewed Bullish Pressure The analyst pointed out that a retest of the $3.23 level as support, followed by a bullish reversal, could pave the way for another promising long position. Conversely, a decisive breakout above the $3.23 intraday resistance would likely propel XRP toward the $3.65 resistance zone, offering a clear upside target. For now, Cryptowzrd stressed the importance of patience, emphasizing that the next move should come from a healthy and mature trade setup. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

After a near steady decline over the last week, the XRP price is now struggling as it fluctuates between bearish and bullish impulses. This correction is concerning as it is pushing the price downward toward a Fibonacci level that could spark further decline. Given this, the price must reclaim and hold the $3 level if there is to be any major recovery in the price. What’s Wrong With XRP? Crypto analyst CasiTrades outlined the challenges that the XRP price is currently going through and what needs to happen for the altcoin to regain bullish momentum. In the X post, she explains that the failure to rally after a brief bounce above $3 showed that there wasn’t more upward movement to be had. But rather, it was just part of the deeper corrective wave. So far, this has turned out to be the case as the bears were previously able to beat the XRP price below $3 again. Related Reading: Institutional Solana Buying Ramps Up: The Nearly $600 Million Buy Shaking Up SOL Following the first break below $3, the price had pushed to test the support at $2.75. This level is the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level, and a sustained break below could trigger more crashes. As Casi explains, this decline was part of a larger ABC wave correction, which is inherently bearish in itself. However, the fact that the $2.75 remains above the Wave 1 high of $2.65 leads the analyst to believe that overall, the XRP price is still bullish. Mainly, she explains that there are now bullish divergences showing up on the 15-minute chart all the way to the 40-hour chart. This suggests that $2.75 could be the low of the latest decline. Why $3 Must Hold From Here Given the establishment of a possible low at the $0.75 level, the next course of action is to reclaim $3 and turn this resistance into support. As the crypto analyst explains, a rise above the $3.21 level and a sustained break are what is needed for confirmation that the decline is finally over. What is expected to follow such a move is a bullish impulse. Related Reading: XRP Price Projection: 5 Key Things To Watch Out For As The Bull Market Unfolds If this trend does play out, then the expectation is that the XRP price will be headed for new all-time highs from here. The crypto analyst sees an initial target of $4, which would mean its highest point in over seven years. Then, after that, a possible surge to $4.60-$4.80 serves as the final target. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

On-chain analytics firm Santiment has pointed out how utility spikes on the XRP network tend to precede bullish price action in the asset’s price. XRP Network Activity Lit Up Before The Latest Price Surge In a new post on X, Santiment has discussed about some network activity-related indicators for XRP. The metrics in question are the Transaction Volume and Circulation. The first of these, the Transaction Volume, measures the total amount of the cryptocurrency that’s becoming involved in transfers on the blockchain every day. While this metric does provide a sense of overall activity occurring on the network, it may give a skewed picture of investor behavior. Related Reading: Dogecoin Is Right Where Past Bull Runs Have Taken Off: Analyst This is because of the fact that not all transfers being made on the chain represent true economic activity. Many of them involve the same part of the supply, constantly in motion due to repeat trades or internal shuffling. The second indicator, the Circulation, helps filter for these moves like these. This metric keeps track of the daily unique number of tokens being shifted on the XRP network. By ‘unique,’ what’s meant here is that no matter how many times a particular coin becomes involved in transfer activity on the blockchain, it still contributes just one unit toward the indicator’s value. Now, here is the chart shared by Santiment that shows the trends in both of these XRP metrics over the last few months: As displayed in the above graph, the XRP Transaction Volume saw a huge spike to $2.1 billion on August 1st. This 6-month high surge in the metric came as the asset’s price was going through a drawdown toward a low near $2.70. Alongside the rise in volume, the Circulation also registered a spike to 1.12 billion tokens, indicating that the transfer activity occurring on the network was organic. Since this burst of activity on the blockchain, the cryptocurrency has witnessed some recovery. From the chart, it’s visible that there have also been spikes in these indicators in the past that led into a price surge for the coin. “Utility spikes on the network consistently foreshadow price jumps,” notes the analytics firm. Related Reading: Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Are Capitulating—Will June Pattern Repeat? In some other news, XRP broke out of a triangular channel on Thursday, as analyst Ali Martinez explained in an X post. Generally, breakouts above a triangle’s upper level are considered to be bullish signals in technical analysis (TA). And indeed, as the pattern may have foreshadowed, the asset has ended up enjoying a surge since then. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is floating around $3.29, up more than 7% over the last 24 hours. Featured image from Dall-E, Santiment.net, charts from TradingView.com