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Economist and former forex analyst Moonchaser is explaining why expectations of the XRP price reaching $100,000 are not realistic. According to Moonchaser, many XRP fans misunderstand how market value works by claiming that XRP has no market cap. The economist highlighted that XRP, like any other asset or cryptocurrency, is affected by supply, demand, and liquidity. Economist Explains The Reality Behind Price Reaching $100,000 Moonchaser, who studied economics and previously worked as a forex analyst, says that some people in the XRP community believe the token can reach extreme prices because they think it has “no market cap.” This idea, Moonchaser explains, is built on a misunderstanding of how currencies are valued and traded in real-world markets. In their view, economic principles apply equally to all assets, whether they are fiat money, commodities, or digital tokens. Related Reading: Dogecoin 3rd Cycle Explosion: Analyst Revels The Only Difference From Last Two Cycles Using the U.S. dollar as an example, Moonchaser notes that every currency has a measurable total value based on the amount in circulation and its global trade. The dollar’s value changes daily because of the balance between supply, demand, and liquidity. The same rule applies to the XRP price, which also trades across international markets and follows the same market laws. It means that XRP’s price is not free from limits and cannot simply rise endlessly based on belief or community hype. Moonchaser stresses that ignoring these realities creates unrealistic expectations within the XRP community. According to them, calling XRP a “currency” does not make it limitless in value; instead, XRP functions within the same market framework that governs all other financial assets. XRP Can’t Overtake Bitcoin Due To Market Structure In their post, Moonchaser further explains that market capitalization, which is price multiplied by circulating supply, applies to every form of tradable asset. Whether it’s fiat money, gold, or a digital coin, traders can always calculate the total market value. XRP is no exception to this rule. The economist points out that XRP has a measurable circulating supply and a price that moves through normal market discovery, where the balance between buyers and sellers directly determines its potential value, not wishful thinking. “Currency does not mean a capless asset,” Moonchaser says, reminding traders that every market has structure and limits. Related Reading: Why The Dogecoin Price Could Still Hit A 600% Rally To Send It Above $1.5 Moonchaser emphasizes that their comments do not spread fear or negativity toward XRP. Instead, they want XRP investors to understand the realistic economic structure behind its price movement. XRP’s market position depends on measurable data, not speculation about infinite growth. The economist concludes that this is not FUD—it is simply market reality based on economics. Through this explanation, Moonchaser helps the XRP community see that price growth depends on genuine demand and market behavior, not dreams of capless value. While XRP continues to be an essential player in digital finance, the idea of it reaching $100,000 or surpassing Bitcoin remains far from economic reality. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price started a recovery wave above $2.40. The price is now facing resistance near $2.5350 and at risk of a fresh decline. XRP price is moving lower from the $2.5350 zone. The price is now trading above $2.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2.420 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $2.5350 resistance. XRP Price Faces Resistance XRP price formed a base above $2.20 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price surpassed the $2.350 and $2.40 resistance levels. The bulls were able to push the price above $2.50, and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.647 swing high to the $2.190 low. However, the bears remained active near the $2.5350 level and prevented more gains. The price failed to clear the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.647 swing high to the $2.190 low. It is again moving below $2.50. The price is now trading above $2.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2.420 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $2.480 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.50 level, above which the price could rise and test $2.5350. A clear move above the $2.5350 resistance might send the price toward the $2.580 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.650 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.720. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $2.50 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.420 level. The next major support is near the $2.40 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.40 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.350. The next major support sits near the $2.320 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $2.250. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.420 and $2.40. Major Resistance Levels – $2.50 and $2.5350.

The XRP price rebounded above $2.40 to start the week as fresh fundamentals offset recent market turbulence. Ripple is widening its institutional footprint, acquiring GTreasury to plug XRP and tokenized assets into corporate cash, liquidity, and risk workflows. Related Reading: Dogecoin 3rd Cycle Explosion: Analyst Revels The Only Difference From Last Two Cycles Similarly, reports point to a planned $1billion digital-asset treasury initiative centered on XRP accumulation and liquidity support, alongside new partnerships such as Absa Bank in South Africa and collaborative pilots with DBS Bank and Franklin Templeton. Even the policy backdrop is heating up as a formal petition filed with the SEC argues for a macro framework where XRP acts as a neutral, institutional settlement rail across CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenized assets, signaling growing attention on XRP’s wholesale utility. XRP's price trends to the upside after a sharp decline on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview Rising Volumes And Derivatives Interest Bolster Liquidity On-chain and market data show improving participation. Spot volume climbed sharply as the XRP price advanced 5% in 24 hours, suggesting renewed buyer engagement after the historic leverage flush. In regulated markets, CME data highlight a breakout year for XRP futures and options, with record open interest and an expanding base of large institutional holders. This two-pronged backdrop, stronger spot activity plus deeper derivatives liquidity, can compress spreads, reduce slippage, and make it easier for institutions to deploy size. Meanwhile, Ripple announced a $200,000 security bounty for its XRPL lending stack, a signal to banks and treasurers that enterprise-grade security and governance remain priorities. Xrp Price Levels To Watch On The Path To $5 On a technical perspective, the XRP price is wrestling with layered resistance levels, starting with the 20-day SMA near $2.66, followed by $2.80–$3.00, and the prior cycle zone around $3.10–$3.19. Clearing these with strong volume would open a run toward $3.50–$3.84 (the former ATH), where a decisive breakout could invite momentum flows and push targets toward $5 in a favorable market. On the downside, $2.32 is initial support, and losing it risks a retest of $2.10. Momentum gauges (RSI/MACD) have stabilized from oversold readings, implying room for upside if spot demand persists and Bitcoin’s recovery holds. Related Reading: Want To Buy ‘Cheap’ Bitcoin? Pundit Reveals Where Whales Will Be Buying If the XRP price reclaims $2.66 and $2.80 with conviction, and institutions keep adding via treasuries and futures, a $3–$5 range in the next bull leg is achievable, while failure to hold $2.32–$2.10 would delay the timeline. As liquidity rebuilds, risk management around these levels remains essential. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart from Tradingview

XRP’s price has stabilized after its recent crash and is now making a slow recovery to $2.50 with early signs of renewed strength. The cryptocurrency is now under close observation by traders waiting for the next decisive move. One such observation is an ambitious forecast that has surfaced online, projecting an astronomical rally for XRP.  A crypto commentator known as Remi Relief shared a post on the social media platform X, using artificial intelligence to support his claim that XRP could reach as high as $1,700 if it repeats its explosive run from 2017 to 2018. The Analyst’s AI-Backed Projection In his post, Remi Relief revisited XRP’s 2017 rally, noting that the token had surged by about 76,000% rather than the commonly cited 64,000%. He explained that if XRP were to replicate that same level of growth in the current market cycle, its price could reach around $1,700.  Related Reading: Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Hit $1,200 With 50,000% Run Driven By These Factors The image attached to his post, which appears to be an interaction with Grok 3, an artificial intelligence tool, illustrated this calculation by adjusting previous errors in the percentage increase.  According to the AI’s analysis, XRP’s 2017 rise from $0.005 to $3.84 represented an actual gain of about 76,700%. When this growth rate is applied to XRP’s present market value, the resulting projection points to an estimated price of $1,697.27, rather than the previously calculated figure of $1,414.40.  Grok concluded that although earlier projections contained mathematical inaccuracies, the underlying argument that XRP remains capable of another extraordinary price expansion fits within the speculative nature of crypto price projections. Taking this correction into account, Remi Relief revised his earlier outlook, abandoning his initial $1,200 target and adopting the higher $1,700 estimate as a more accurate reflection of what a repeat of XRP’s 2017 to 2018 rally could achieve for its current price. The Fine Line Between Optimism And Reality The crypto market that witnessed XRP’s rise in 2017 was an entirely different one from what exists today. Back then, the industry was still in its experimental phase, and investments were mostly due to hype and unregulated enthusiasm.  Related Reading: The XRP Price Roadmap To $8: How An Over 50% Bounce Could Materialize Retail investors poured in with little resistance, and even small inflows had an outsized effect on token prices because overall liquidity and capitalization were relatively low. Particularly, XRP’s 76,000% rally occurred in an environment where total crypto market capitalization was under $1 trillion. To replicate that same magnitude of rally now, XRP would need capital inflows on a scale that is greater than anything the crypto market has ever witnessed. An XRP price of $1,700, given its current circulating supply of around 59.97 billion tokens, would translate to a market cap exceeding $101 trillion. This is an astronomical figure that surpasses the combined value of the entire world’s GDP. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.47, up by 5.9% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP has found itself back under the microscope as bullish momentum is yet to return with full force. Another weekend is here, and XRP’s price action is still perambulating around last weekend’s flash crash, which saw the cryptocurrency register its biggest liquidation candlestick in history.  Now, XRP is trying to recover to higher price levels above $2. Interestingly, one technical analysis warns that, before any major rebound, the price of XRP could suffer a severe decline, possibly down as much as 40%. While such a drop would be painful for holders, the scenario is being cast not as a permanent collapse but as a capitulation move that might precede a stronger rally. Related Reading: Biggest Shiba Inu Burn In Months — And It Came From A Coinbase Account Worst Case Scenario What transpired last weekend in the crypto markets qualifies as the largest deleveraging event in recent memory. Leveraged positions were forcibly closed out across many exchanges, leading to cascading liquidations that sent price action into a free fall. As such, about $19 billion in positions was wiped out in the span of hours. In XRP’s case, that intense pressure led to a violent plunge that created a deep low wick to break below $1.6 on its price chart before a quick rebound above $2.2. That wick is central to the argument that the forced selling squeezed both longs and shorts, clearing excess leverage and setting the stage for price discovery to reset. However, a suggestion is that the worst may not yet be fully priced in, and that this purge might continue deeper before sentiment truly turns  bullish. This worst-case scenario outlook is based on an analysis by Steph Is Crypto that envisions another possible 40% crash in the XRP price. As shown in the price chart below, XRP’s price action might fall to revisit last weekend flash crash bottom just above $1.55. This price level may represent the deepest downside target before the market catches its footing again. If current levels give way, say if XRP loses its more immediate support zones at $2.2 and $2, the descent toward that boundary would amount to a drop of about 30 to 40%. XRP Price Chart Analysis. Source: Steph Is Crypto on X What’s Next After The Crash? The wick already formed by the sudden flash crash is interpreted as an initial flush of stops, but the full erosion of weak hands might still have room to run. Only after that purge can a more sustainable rebound be believable. Related Reading: Bitcoin Plunges To $105k As Investors Shift To Gold After Crypto Carnage If the worst-case scenario plays out, the path forward would require XRP to first establish strong support near or around $1.55, shake off residual volatility, and then gather volume and momentum for the next leg upward. From here, the analyst projected an extended rally that will see the XRP price break into new all-time highs above $3.8. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.35, up by 4% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView

Crypto analyst Remi has predicted that the XRP price could hit $1,200. The analyst also highlighted factors that could spark this 50,000% increase for the altcoin even as it crashes alongside the broader crypto market at the moment.  Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Hit $1,200, Here’s Why In an X post, Remi stated that the charts are now showing that an E-wave rally to $1,200 for the XRP price. The analyst noted that in 2017, the altcoin recorded a 76,000% gain, with no utility and driven solely by retail speculation. However, this time around, XRP only needs a 50,000% gain to reach this target, and it has utility and institutional FOMO, which makes this projected target more promising.  Related Reading: Analyst Reveals The Chances Of The XRP Price Rallying 300% To $9 This Bull Run This institutional FOMO is expected to come through the XRP ETFs, which are set to be approved by the SEC once the U.S. government shutdown ends. While these funds are expected to drive new liquidity into the XRP ecosystem, it remains to be seen how much impact they will have on the XRP price.  Meanwhile, Remi advised XRP holders to take profits as the XRP price records this projected parabolic rally. He added that they should take profits at different intervals, because a black swan event could happen out of nowhere before they reach the ‘E Wave.’ The analyst also mentioned that no one can ever time the top, which is why it is best to take profits along the way up.  This XRP price prediction comes as the altcoin declines alongside the broader crypto market. XRP is trading just above the psychological $2 level as trade tensions between the U.S. and China, along with other macro factors such as the prolonged U.S. government shutdown, spark bearish sentiment in the market.  XRP Could See Another Leg Down Before A Reversal Crypto analyst CasiTrades indicated that the XRP price could see another leg down before any bullish reversal. This came as she noted that the altcoin isn’t showing the strength that would invalidate the final wave down, and that price is stalling right around the Wave 4 resistance levels.  Related Reading: The XRP Price Roadmap To $8: How An Over 50% Bounce Could Materialize CasiTrades further stated that if the current XRP price action were a deep V-shaped recovery, then there should have been a strong breakout above key resistance at $2.82. However, that breakout hasn’t come, which is why she is leaning towards the market needing one more wave down for full exhaustion and a change of sentiment. The analyst predicted that a retest of the .618 retracement around $1.46 or the golden pocket near $1.35 is possible for the next wave down. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.33, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP is showing signs of hesitation after a strong rebound, struggling to push past key resistance levels. The recent price action fits neatly within an Elliott Wave pattern, suggesting the market may be entering its final consolidation phase before the next major move unfolds. Market Pauses After The Storm CasiTrades, in a recent market update, explained that following last Friday’s sharp wipeout, prices managed to rebound impressively, but that momentum now appears to be losing steam. According to the analyst, such pauses are natural after strong moves. In Elliott Wave Theory (EWT), this type of slowdown aligns with Wave 4, a stage where the market consolidates before preparing for the final impulsive wave. Related Reading: Is The XRP Bottom In? Top Crypto Analyst Turns Ultra-Bullish The analyst emphasized that markets rarely pivot directly after a major Wave 3 decline. Instead, they often complete an exhausted Wave 5 move to wrap up the impulse cycle before a fresh uptrend begins. However, CasiTrades noted that the market has not yet shown the kind of strength needed to invalidate the final dip.  Price action is currently stalling around Wave 4 resistance levels. If the market were truly in a sharp V-shaped recovery, it should have already cleared the $2.82 resistance mark with strong momentum, but that has yet to happen. Given these conditions, the analyst believes that the market may still need one more wave down to fully exhaust selling pressure and reset sentiment.  Market Data Chaos: No “Universal” XRP Chart CasiTrades went on to emphasize that market data across exchanges has become highly inconsistent, making accurate analysis challenging. The analyst pointed out that each trading platform displayed a different low during the recent crash, with some pairs dipping below $1, while others managed to hold at much higher levels. With this disparity, CasiTrades advised traders to focus on the exchange they are personally trading on to ensure precision, as there is no “universal” XRP chart. Related Reading: Analyst Says Be Concerned About XRP Price When This Starts Happening To 3-Day Candles According to the analyst, on Binance USD, XRP’s price wicked as low as $0.77, marking a sharp 72% drop from local highs and falling below the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement level. While CasiTrades believes such extreme lows are unlikely to repeat, the next potential retracement levels around $1.46 (0.618 Fib) and the golden pocket near $1.35 remain key areas of interest. These zones align with multiple technical factors, including Wave 5 extensions, macro Fibonacci retracements, and Wave 2 targets. The analyst explained that if XRP were to retest these deeper levels, it could trigger a powerful reversal, potentially setting the stage for the long-anticipated impulsive wave that targets the $6.50 to $10.00 range.  Despite the chaos caused by the recent market crash, CasiTrades sees a potential silver lining. She noted that the crash might have shifted XRP’s structure from a shallow Wave 4 correction to a broader macro Wave 2 retracement, which may precede the strongest impulse waves in the cycle. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

According to chart work shared by market analyst Mikybull, XRP is sitting inside what he calls a tight bullish structure that could lead to a sharp rise. Reports have disclosed the setup on a three-week chart and suggested the corrective phase may be ending. The analyst flagged several price levels that traders are now watching closely. Related Reading: Ethereum Beware — Analyst Says XRP’s Next Bull Run Could Be Deadly Technical Setup And Key Levels Mikybull pointed to an ABC correction pattern that looks close to finishing. He showed XRP hovering around $2.50 and sitting just above a long-term moving average, a zone that has acted as support in prior cycles. On his chart the 1.00 Fibonacci level is pegged to $1.94, while the 1.272 extension comes in at $3.25. The next major upside target, the 1.618 extension, is marked at about $6.28. A move past $3.25, according to this view, could clear the way toward $6.28 and possibly beyond. $XRP Hate it or like it, this setup is going to be explosive during breakout. pic.twitter.com/pgGbC0awzX — Mikybull ????Crypto (@MikybullCrypto) October 15, 2025 ‘Explosive’ Setup Based on reports, the 1.272 level at $3.25 is the first real line of resistance to overcome. If XRP breaks that, momentum traders may push price toward the 1.618 level at $6.28. The analyst described the setup as “explosive,” pointing to how tightly price has been squeezed inside a narrow range. Past patterns of similar squeeze-and-break setups have produced quick runs, and that is the parallel he drew on the chart. He also flagged the idea that a journey into double digits could follow a decisive breakout, though that would require several big moves to align. Bitcoin’s Recent Strength And Timelines Bitcoin’s recent activity was used as context for the altcoin case. Reports note Bitcoin reached $125,725 on Oct. 5 after bouncing from a low near $108,650 on Sept. 25. Between Sept. 25 and Oct. 5 there were seven green days out of nine. A market commentator, writing under the name Nathaniel Rothschild, suggested that if that $125,725 mark was a true peak for Bitcoin, then some altcoins — including XRP — could test their own highs within about three weeks. That would place possible new highs in the week starting Oct. 26, according to his projection. If this was the new all-time high for Bitcoin, XRP and other altcoins will have their own in three weeks. — Nathaniel C. J. Rothschild (@NCJRothschild) October 5, 2025 Risks, Sentiment, And Timing Market sentiment toward XRP has been weak recently, with the token down about 14% over the last seven days. That bruise has left some holders cautious. The technical case rests largely on pattern recognition and Fibonacci math rather than fresh on-chain data or new adoption headlines. Related Reading: Michael Saylor Issues Rally Cry To Bitcoin Army: “Starve The Bears!” Price action and trading volume will be the real tell. Projections tied to Bitcoin’s path are time-sensitive and could miss if broader crypto flows change. In short, the outlook offered by Mikybull is optimistic and clear in its targets: $3.25 then $6.28, with higher levels possible after that. Traders will likely watch whether XRP can hold support above the long-term average and whether a break above $3.25 is confirmed by strong buying. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView

A potential XRP supply squeeze may be brewing, and new insights from leading market watchers suggest that the impact on price could be significant. Crypto analyst Zach Rector has warned that the long-dismissed ”XRP supply shock” narrative is no longer just talk. As more XRP is locked, tokenized, and deployed in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystems, the available supply continues to tighten. XRP Supply Shock To Evolve From Meme To Market Reality  Crypto analyst Zach Rector ignited discussions about XRP’s circulating supply this week after posting on X social media that the “XRP supply shock is not just a meme anymore.” Rector explained that while the concept once seemed exaggerated, developments within the Flare ecosystem are now turning it into a measurable market trend, where on-chain demand could limit liquidity over time.  Related Reading: Famous Analyst Calls XRP The Ethereum Killer As Experts Predict What Comes Next Rector revealed that he recently minted 100 FXRP, adding to the 90 FXRP he created the previous week, to explore how XRP could generate yield with the Flare ecosystem without leaving the XRP Ledger. He emphasized that the altcoin’s growing role in DeFi is one of the key dynamics investors should watch as more assets are bridged and locked.  Supporting this, Rector shared a Whale Alert report showing that 4,000,000 XRP, worth more than $11.21 million, had been locked in escrow in a Flare core vault linked to the XRP Ledger. He revealed that once XRP is locked, it is minted and represented as FXRP on the FlareNetworks, effectively removing it from active circulation while enabling yield generation.  Rector disclosed that Flare’s Chief Executive Officer, Hugo Philion, previously stated that the company’s long-term target is to tokenize up to 5% of the total XRP supply within its network. Such a move could significantly impact liquidity and potentially create upward price pressure if demand for the cryptocurrency continues to climb.  Following the analyst’s post, the Flare community on X responded positively, emphasizing that the network is creating new yield opportunities for XRP holders and driving ecosystem growth.  Flare’s Expanding DeFi Role Through XRP In a separate update, FlareNetworks released a performance chart on X showing that FXRP activity and Total Value Locked (TVL) have been rising sharply since early September 2025. The chart indicates sustained growth in FXRP minting and redemption, signaling an accelerating participation across the network’s DeFi infrastructure. Related Reading: Analyst Says Be Concerned About XRP Price When This Starts Happening To 3-Day Candles Flare stated that each FXRP cap increase has triggered new waves of on-chain financial activity, gradually establishing the network as a significant influence in XRP’s DeFi adoption within the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystem.  Further analysis from MessariCrypto’s Pulse Report supports this trend. The report found that FXRP minting has surpassed 30 million tokens, with TVL climbing by more than 25% in recent weeks. Messari also highlighted how key features within the Flare ecosystem, including “FAssets incentives, USDT0_to  liquidity, and the upcoming Firelightfi staking layer,” are transforming XRP from a non-productive asset into one capable of generating returns.  Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Rumors are circulating that BlackRock has partnered with Ripple to tokenize real-world assets on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). There has been no confirmation from either party, suggesting that these rumors may not be accurate.   Rumors Circulate About BlackRock’s Partnership With Ripple and XRP In an X post, XRP influencer JackTheRippler said that there are rumors that BlackRock is about to announce a partnership with Ripple to tokenize assets on the XRPL. Other XRP influencers, such as CryptoSensei and Bale, also shared the rumor, sparking excitement among XRP community members.  Related Reading: Investment CEO Highlights Why Ripple’s XRP Has The Strongest Utility In The Industry However, BlackRock and Ripple have yet to issue an official announcement about the rumored partnership, suggesting these claims may not be true. However, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink confirmed that they are building their own technology to tokenize several of their funds and expand their crypto offerings.  The BlackRock CEO noted that tokenization can help crypto-native investors access more traditional assets. He further remarked that if they could tokenize an ETF, they could get these investors into the more traditional long-term retirement products. Notably, the asset manager already has products, such as its tokenized money market fund, BUIDL, which runs on the Ethereum network.  It is worth mentioning that Ripple already partnered with the fund’s manager, Securitize, to enable off-ramp support for BlackRock’s BUIDL using their RLUSD stablecoin. This has so far been the closest to a partnership between Ripple and BlackRock amid rumors that the asset manager plans to tokenize assets on the XRP Ledger.  However, Ripple has so far helped advance upgrades to the XRP Ledger, which could compel institutions like BlackRock to tokenize their funds on the XRPL. This has included the launch of the Multi-Purpose Token (MPT) standard, which is designed to simplify the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs).  Ripple Expands Into Treasury Markets While rumors of a Ripple and BlackRock partnership do not appear to be accurate, there are other recent developments that provide a bullish outlook for XRP. This includes Ripple’s expansion into the corporate treasury markets through the $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, a provider of treasury management systems.  Related Reading: The XRP Price Roadmap To $8: How An Over 50% Bounce Could Materialize As part of the deal, Ripple and GTreasury will focus on enabling customers to carry out real-time cross-border payments using Ripple’s payment solution, in which XRP serves as the bridge currency. Meanwhile, according to Bloomberg, Ripple is also working to raise up to $1 billion to establish an XRP treasury company. The crypto firm plans to contribute some of its XRP holdings to set up the firm, while the proposed $1 billion is expected to be raised through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.35, down over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price started a fresh decline below $2.50. The price is now showing bearish signs and might extend losses below $2.280. XRP price is moving lower below the $2.40 zone. The price is now trading below $2.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.40 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $2.50 resistance. XRP Price Dips Further XRP price remained below the $2.60 barrier and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price dipped below $2.420 and $2.40 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even spiked below $2.30. A low was formed at $2.287, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor recovery, and the price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $2.647 swing high to the $2.287 low. The price is now trading below $2.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.40 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $2.40 level and the trend line. The first major resistance is near the $2.450 level, above which the price could rise and test the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $2.647 swing high to the $2.287 low at $2.467. A clear move above the $2.4670 resistance might send the price toward the $2.50 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.550 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.60. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $2.40 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.30 level. The next major support is near the $2.280 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.280 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.250. The next major support sits near the $2.220 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $2.120. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.30 and $2.280. Major Resistance Levels – $2.40 and $2.450.

According to market charts and comments from well-known traders, XRP’s price action is drawing fresh attention as some investors say it could challenge Ethereum’s spot in the rankings. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Breaks 13-Year Silence, Moves $33 Million To Exchange A decade-long chart was shared that traces moves from 2013 through 2025, and one commentator went as far as to call the next leg a potential “Ethereum killer.” That claim has reignited debate across crypto circles. Technical Patterns Signal Repeats Crypto analyst Peter Brandt pointed to a repeating set of shapes on XRP’s chart — symmetrical triangles and long consolidations that ended in sharp rallies. The timeline covers a decade and breaks down into three phases. The first run, from 2013 to 2017, ended with an outsized surge that exceeded 70,000%. The second phase, roughly 2018 to 2024, produced a descending formation and then a dramatic breakout near the end of 2024, when price gains were about 600%. Now, price is being held inside a narrow range after a recent rejection at $3.66, with traders watching a band roughly between $2.60 and $2.80 for signs of a move. Community Voice Meets Hard Math Another crypto expert, Alex Cobb, comments that the next leg could topple Ethereum captured social media attention. “The next leg up on XRP will be the Ethereum killer,” he said. The next leg up on XRP will be the Ethereum killer https://t.co/m56o7FuOpo — Cobb (@Cobb_XRPL) October 13, 2025 But market data shows a big gap. XRP’s market cap sits near $147 billion while Ethereum’s is about $480 billion. At a current XRP price of $2.49, a rise of over 230% would be needed for XRP to cross $8 and overtake Ethereum, assuming ETH stays flat. That path is made steeper if Ether rallies again; in August it hit an all-time high of $4,950 after climbing 239% from April lows of $1,385. Market Cap Gap Remains Large History gives headlines, yet it is not proof that patterns will repeat. XRP did briefly become the second-largest cryptocurrency in 2018, which feeds today’s hopes. Still, some technical analysts have publicly softened earlier bullish calls, urging caution and recommending investors hold both tokens rather than expect a flip. Market behavior is shaped by many moving parts — money flows, macro events, and network updates — none of which are guaranteed to follow past scripts. Related Reading: Dogecoin Sheds 25% As $57M Flees Market — Can The Memecoin Recover? Sentiment And Structure Social momentum can push price quickly, and chart breaks can trigger big moves when liquidity is thin. At the same time, market caps are driven by supply and demand across many exchanges and large holders. A pattern that looks clean on a long-term chart may be paused by regulatory headlines, changing investor appetite, or simply by a stronger rally in the rival asset. Featured image from PBR Australia, chart from TradingView

XRP price started a consolidation phase below $2.60. The price is now showing positive signs but faces a major resistance near $2.50 and $2.60. XRP price is attempting a recovery wave above the $2.420 zone. The price is now trading below $2.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.50 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh surge if it clears the $2.60 resistance. XRP Price Faces Key Resistance XRP price found support and started a strong recovery wave above $2.30, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $2.350 and $2.40 levels to enter a positive zone. The bulls were able to push the price above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3.05 swing high to the $1.40 swing low. However, the bears are still active near the $2.550 and $2.60 levels. Besides, there is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.50 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $2.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $2.50 level and the trend line. The first major resistance is near the $2.60 level, above which the price could rise and test the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3.05 swing high to the $1.40 swing low at $2.660. A clear move above the $2.660 resistance might send the price toward the $2.750 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.780 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.820. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $2.50 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.40 level. The next major support is near the $2.30 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.30 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.2420. The next major support sits near the $2.220 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $2.120. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.40 and $2.30. Major Resistance Levels – $2.50 and $2.60.

XRP may be quietly setting the stage for another major breakout. Recent chart patterns and market behavior show striking similarities to its 2017 accumulation phase, a period that preceded a massive parabolic rally. As Q4 unfolds, technical indicators and Bitcoin dominance data hint that the long-awaited bullish setup could still be in play. Q4 Move Still Possible: XRP’s Bullish Potential Isn’t Gone Yet Crypto analyst CoinsKid recently shared an update confirming that the highly anticipated Q4 move for XRP is still a potential option. This optimistic outlook is heavily underpinned by the current data observed on the Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) chart, which the analyst views as a crucial barometer for altcoin performance. If BTC.D shows weakness, capital typically flows into assets like XRP, supporting the potential for a significant surge in the coming months. Related Reading: XRP Open Interest Crashes 50% Over The Weekend, What Does This Mean For Price? However, CoinsKid pointed out that the recent loss of the $1.90 low last Friday introduced what he described as a structural anomaly into the equation. This development adds a layer of uncertainty to XRP’s short-term outlook, even as the broader setup continues to show potential. He further explained that for this bullish scenario to remain valid, Bitcoin dominance must stay below its 5-day resistance level on the CoinskidRibbon. At the same time, XRP needs to hold above its own 5-day CoinskidRibbon as support. Wyckoff Blueprint In Motion: XRP Mirrors Its 2017 Setup EᴛʜᴇʀNᴀꜱʏᴏɴᴀL, in a recent update, highlighted that XRP is currently positioned within a major accumulation area, signaling that a crucial phase may be unfolding for the asset. According to the analyst, the current market structure strongly mirrors the early stages of a Wyckoff accumulation pattern, a technical formation that often precedes large-scale bullish movements. Related Reading: XRP Bull Run Reloaded: Analyst Says Momentum Mirrors 2017’s Explosive Rally The Wyckoff method identifies this accumulation phase as a period where smart money quietly builds positions while the price remains range-bound. This typically occurs after extended declines, setting the stage for a powerful reversal once the market confirms strength.  From a technical perspective, this accumulation structure indicates growing pressure beneath key support zones, which often leads to a strong bullish cycle once a breakout occurs. The repeated testing of support levels, combined with diminishing selling volume, strengthens the case for a potential upside breakout in the near term. EᴛʜᴇʀNᴀꜱʏᴏɴᴀL also drew parallels to XRP’s behavior in the 2017 cycle, when a similar accumulation phase preceded one of the asset’s most explosive rallies, with XRP climbing all the way to the distribution zone, where profits were eventually taken. If history repeats, the altcoin could once again be on the verge of a powerful upward run. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

The XRP price has been exhibiting a complex pattern of consolidation and retracement for weeks. However, according to prominent market analyst Egrag Crypto, there’s a critical signal to watch for that could determine whether the cryptocurrency’s bullish narrative remains intact or not. The expert’s analysis, shared on X social media, highlights that the behaviour of XRP’s 3-day candles could soon decide the direction of its next major move.  XRP Price Integrity Hinges On 3-Day Candle Closes Below $2 In his post on X, Egrag Crypto explains the “measured move breakdown” for XRP, identifying a key technical formation in the form of a descending triangle that, based on its structure, points to a potential move toward $2.14. The accompanying chart shows XRP hovering between $2.40 and $2.60, with multiple retests of the same price levels over the past few months. Despite the brief wick to the downside, Egrag Crypto suggests that the structure continues to indicate consolidation within the range.  Related Reading: Here’s How High The XRP Price Would Be With The Market Cap Of Bitcoin The analyst reiterates that $2.65 remains a critical price target for XRP. If the cryptocurrency breaks and sustains above it, he predicts that it could regain upward momentum, potentially paving the way for renewed bullish sentiment. However, failure to hold current levels around $2.5 might expose XRP to deeper retracements, particularly if 3-day candles start closing below the $2.00 to $1.91 range.  Egrag Crypto warns that this specific candle behaviour is concerning, as it could signal a structural breakdown of XRP’s market cycle. It could also invalidate his bullish thesis, suggesting that the recent peak near $3.65 may have been the cycle top.  Additionally, the analyst’s chart shows XRP’s price action hovering above the 200 Exponential Moving Average (EMA), serving as a long-term support level. Should XRP maintain its position above this moving average, Egrag Crypto asserts that the cryptocurrency’s bullish setup remains valid. He noted that the next 60 to 90 days are expected to be crucial, as XRP’s reaction around the levels mentioned above could define the trajectory of the rest of the year.   XRP Faces 57% Chance Of Breaking To A New ATH In a separate analysis, Egrag Crypto introduced a 57% to 43% probability model, sharing his broader perspective on XRP’s potential price direction in the short term. He stated that there is a 57% probability that XRP could break into a new all-time high in the coming months. He also sees a 43% chance that the cryptocurrency could decline significantly, offering traders another opportunity to accumulate it at a price below $1.  Related Reading: Market Strategist: What You Should Expect For The XRP Next Leg While the probabilities of XRP’s near-term price favor a more bullish outcome, the bearish case remains plausible given the lingering macroeconomic uncertainty and overall crypto market volatility. Egrag Crypto notes that he is personally positioning himself toward the bullish scenario, aligning his expectations with the 57% chance of a major price breakout. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

The recent market-wide crash that sent the XRP price tumbling to $1.2 before an immediate rebound has left traders wondering whether the worst is over. Crypto analyst Steph, in a detailed technical analysis shared on X, noted that the latest move could be an important turning point for XRP. Although his outlook acknowledges the possibility of recovery, his deeper analysis of XRP’s chart history and key indicators paints a mixed picture of what lies ahead for the cryptocurrency. Bearish RSI Divergence Echoes 2021 Price Collapse According to Steph, XRP’s current structure on the weekly timeframe closely mirrors the 2020 to 2021 cycle that led to a 74% correction. The analyst highlighted a bearish RSI divergence where the price forms higher highs while the RSI forms lower highs, indicating that buying momentum is fading even as prices attempt to climb.  Related Reading: Can XRP Replicate The BNB Price Rise To $1,300 ATH? Analyst Shows The Odds In his view, this pattern has always indicated exhaustion in bullish strength and the beginning of corrections. Steph drew comparisons to late 2024, up until July 2025, when XRP’s weekly RSI was declining despite rising prices. This setup has now triggered the most recent 65% correction that reached a bottom over the weekend.  He noted that the correction, which started around July 14, has lasted more than 80 days, similar to the duration of the 2021 correction. Based on this, XRP could be nearing the end of its corrective phase before a rebound if history repeats itself. Steph acknowledged that the crypto market’s recent crash was heavily influenced by macroeconomic factors, including the US president’s announcement of a 130% tariff on Chinese imports, effective November 1. This shock, combined with leveraged positions across the market, led to the deepest liquidation wicks ever recorded for XRP. Nonetheless, the analyst believes that XRP has flushed out excessive leverage and cleared liquidity zones around $2.25, and this has set the stage for a possible rebound to higher liquidity targets and new all-time highs above $4. However, sustained bullish momentum from here depends on reclaiming other important price levels. XRP Price Levels To Watch Before Calling A Bottom Despite the bullish prediction, it is important to note that XRP is still at a technical crossroads that can either be bullish or bearish. The price has fallen below its range between $2.65 and $2.84, which had served as support for months. Therefore, reclaiming at least $2.65 on the weekly close is essential to confirm that the bottom is in and that the recovery phase has begun.  Related Reading: Analyst Urges All XRP Investors To Pay Attention To This Connection No One Has Made Before In his video, crypto analyst Steph also talked about the importance of the 50-week simple moving average (SMA), which is currently around $2.45. Closing below this line has marked the start of bear markets for XRP. If we see one or two weekly closes below $2.40, then that’s a signal to exit crypto. The bullish prediction, one that could even lead XRP to new all-time highs, depends on if it manages a weekly close above $2.4, breaks above $2.65 and its 50-week SMA, and sustains buying strength. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.52, up by 2.6% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

A recent analysis by R. Linda on TradingView shows that the XRP price is facing a tough resistance zone after its recent recovery. The market is still showing signs of instability after earlier liquidations, and both XRP and Bitcoin are now moving into areas where another correction could happen. According to the analyst, XRP’s price movement is part of a broader correction phase following a strong sell-off. While there has been some recovery, the move appears weak, and a new drop may form if XRP fails to push above resistance.  XRP Price Faces Strong Resistance After A Sharp Sell-Off According to R. Linda’s analysis, XRP is now forming a correction after a strong sell-off. The cryptocurrency market as a whole is slowly recovering after a period of heavy liquidation, but signs of weakness remain. Both Bitcoin and XRP are moving toward a zone of strong resistance, which could bring back selling pressure in the short term. Related Reading: Analyst Sends Message To XRP Investors: If You Don’t Do This, You’ll Get Wrecked As XRP approaches this level, the market could see a slowdown or even a price drop. R. Linda warns that this resistance zone could trigger renewed selling as traders may choose to take profit instead of buying more. It could lead to another decline, continuing the correction phase that started after the recent sell-off. Right now, the market is pausing before making its next big move rather than preparing for a strong rally. The XRP price short-term trend remains fragile, and the analyst advises traders to be careful with quick upward moves that lack solid technical backing. Technical Analysis Shows Breakdown And Possible False Breakout Linda’s chart shows that after two months of consolidation, the XRP price broke below the support of its trading range, confirming a structural breakdown. The price is now reacting to that move and is in the middle of a correction. XRP is currently testing the liquidity zone between $2.70 and $2.7266, which is an area where the price could face heavy resistance and possibly start another sell-off. Related Reading: What The Weekend Liquidation Event Meant For The Dogecoin Price, And What Could Happen Next The analyst marks essential resistance levels at $2.70 – $2.7266 and $2.8286, while the key support sits near $2.5050. A failure to stay above these resistance levels could trigger a quick drop toward support. R. Linda also points out that a sharp rise without strong technical strength could cause a false breakout, meaning the price may briefly rise above resistance but quickly fall back down. If such a false breakout happens, the XRP price could correct down toward the $2.5050 level again, making the current price zone risky for both new buyers and short-term traders. Overall, R. Linda’s view is that traders should approach the current XRP rebound with caution. The resistance zone remains a key turning point, and unless XRP breaks above it with strength, another price crash could soon follow. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price started a fresh increase above $2.50. The price is now showing positive signs and could aim for more gains above the $2.620 level. XRP price is attempting a recovery wave above the $2.50 zone. The price is now trading above $2.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.60 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh surge if it clears the $2.60 resistance. XRP Price Set To Surge? XRP price found support and started a strong recovery wave above $2.220, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $2.320 and $2.40 levels to enter a positive zone. The bulls were able to push the price above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.05 swing high to the $1.40 swing low. However, the bears are still active near the $2.60 and $2.620 levels. Besides, there is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.60 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading above $2.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $2.550 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.60 level and the trend line. The main hurdle could be near the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.05 swing high to the $1.40 swing low at $2.660. A clear move above the $2.660 resistance might send the price toward the $2.720 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.750 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.80. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $2.60 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.50 level. The next major support is near the $2.420 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.420 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.320. The next major support sits near the $2.250 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $2.20. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.50 and $2.420. Major Resistance Levels – $2.60 and $2.660.

Veteran chartist Peter Brandt has shifted his view on XRP, moving from a short-lived bearish stance to a more positive outlook as the token tries to recover from a sharp market drop. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Breaks 13-Year Silence, Moves $33 Million To Exchange According to recent reports, XRP fell to $1.55 Friday, Oct. 10 during the sell-off, then bounced back into the mid-$2 range as traders reassessed the situation. Brandt Revises Technical Take Brandt shared a long-term weekly chart covering 2013 to 2025. The chart shows years of sideways action that formed large triangle shapes before big moves. Between 2014 and 2017, XRP was held inside a symmetrical triangle and then broke out in March 2017, which preceded a run up to $3.30 by January 2018. That historical backdrop is being used now as a roadmap by some traders who see patterns repeating. Brandt’s recent update came after he had earlier listed XRP among possible short targets; he later said he closed his short for a profit and has since turned bullish. As a student of classical charting principles and history, has there ever been a purer long-term chart? $XRP pic.twitter.com/rbA2Mp955A — Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) October 13, 2025 Channel Pattern After The Breakout Data shows a break above the triangle took place during the November 2024 rally. After that move, XRP entered a parallel channel where prices moved back and forth. The crash around Oct. 10 pushed XRP down to test the lower line of that channel, and the rebound has been built off that same support. At one point Brandt had XRP trading near $2.64, under its one-week simple moving average of $2.83, and it has been reported to have corrected further to about $2.55 at press time. Market strength is still thin; the Average Directional Index sits at 21.5, which points to a trend that is forming but not yet strong. On-Chain Signal Shows Traders Selling At A Loss Based on reports from Xaif Crypto, the Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) for XRP dropped to a level last seen six months ago. That drop indicates many holders sold at a loss during the crash. ???? #XRP SOPR just dropped to 0.95 lowest in 6 months! Last time SOPR hit 0.92 (Apr 7), XRP bounced +35% from $1.90 → $2.58. Now with a low near $2.38, next potential target: $3.10–$3.35 pic.twitter.com/LVj3lINXpa — Xaif Crypto????????|???????? (@Xaif_Crypto) October 13, 2025 Market watchers say a fall in SOPR can mark capitulation and sometimes precedes a recovery if buyers step in. During the sell-off, XRP slid nearly 44% from $2.8 to roughly $1.58, according to trading data, but it has since climbed back toward the $2.5 region as sellers have been absorbed. Related Reading: BNB’s Comeback Meal — Trader Says The Token Ate The Dump For Breakfast Key Levels To Watch A weekly close above $3 would be seen as proof of renewed strength. Resistance around $3.6 lines up with a July 2025 peak and could stall gains. Support is marked by the breakout zone and a rising trendline that runs from about $0.8 to $1.5. If those supports break, XRP could move lower toward the $1 area before stabilizing. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView

A well-known crypto analyst, Coach JV, is reminding XRP investors about the importance of patience and conviction in the crypto market. He warns that those who only chase quick profits or lack belief in their investments could face severe losses. He says people should only invest when they are ready to stay for a long time.  Coach JV Warns XRP Investors To Build Conviction Or Stay Out Coach JV posted a clear warning on X to all XRP investors. He said, “If you’re not willing to hold for 10 years or haven’t built conviction in what you’re investing in, don’t get in. You’ll get wrecked.” His words mean that people who only want fast money or do not believe in what they are buying could lose a lot.  Related Reading: What The Weekend Liquidation Event Meant For The Dogecoin Price, And What Could Happen Next He said that many traders lose because they act on emotion instead of reason. When prices drop, they panic and sell. When prices rise, they chase profits too fast. According to Coach JV, this kind of behavior always ends badly. He believes that only investors who truly trust what they invest in can survive the ups and downs of crypto.  The XRP market has experienced many price swings, causing some investors to feel nervous. He tells XRP investors to stop reacting to short-term price changes and to build firm conviction in their choices. Coach JV’s message reminds crypto investors that being patient is not about waiting but about having a fundamental belief in patience. His simple advice to the XRP community is to stay calm, believe, and plan for the future. Long-Term Strategy: XRP, Bitcoin, And Solana As Core Plays In the same message, Coach JV shared more details about his personal investment approach. He said that XRP, Bitcoin, and Solana are his long-term plays. He says that Bitcoin is like his “supercharged savings account” and that he will never sell it. He has held Bitcoin for years while managing profits from smaller altcoins during major market rallies. Related Reading: Why The Dogecoin Price Could Surge 3,690% To $9.8 This Bull Cycle He explained that when smaller altcoins rise sharply, he takes profits to strengthen what he calls his “cash and protection ecosystem.” Coach JV said that last Friday’s market activity was a perfect example of why patience and strategy are essential. It showed how being prepared can protect XRP investors when the crypto markets change quickly.  Coach JV closed his message by repeating that discipline, patience, and conviction always beat emotion. His reminder to XRP investors and the broader crypto community is that they believe in their investments, think long-term, and not let short-term emotions ruin their plans. In a market full of uncertainty, Coach JV’s message could stand as a steady call for focus, conviction, and confidence in what XRP investors choose to hold. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

The XRP market has witnessed an unexpected shakeup over the past few days, with Open Interest (OI) plunging over 50% in just one weekend. According to data from Coinglass, XRP’s futures open interest dropped to approximately $4.22 billion as of October 14. This sharp decline signals a negative shift in market sentiment, raising the question about whether XRP’s recent price recovery can hold amid shrinking derivatives activity.  XRP Open Interest On Exchanges Crashes 50% The data from Coinglass paints a clear picture of massive deleveraging across the XRP futures market. From September until October 10, XRP’s open interest consistently fluctuated between $7 billion and $9 million, indicating heightened speculative activity.  Related Reading: Here’s How High The XRP Price Would Be With The Market Cap Of Bitcoin However, on October 11, the asset’s open interest crashed from $8.36 billion to $5.12 billion within 24 hours, representing a staggering 38.7% decline. Since then, the total open interest across exchanges has continued to trend downward, settling around $4.22 billion after crashing 50% from $8.36 billion on October 10.  Binance, the largest exchange for XRP derivatives, mirrored this dramatic correction. Its open interest plummeted from $1.3 billion on October 8 to $607.21 million by October 14, marking a 53.4% collapse. The first major sign of stress appeared when open interest on Binance dropped from $1.27 billion on October 10 to $882.39 million on October 11, marking a roughly 30% loss overnight. Since that steep decline, the exchange has seen little sign of renewed speculative appetite.  Notably, the decline in XRP exchange open interest coincided with its weekend price crash, when it fell from $2.4 to as low as $0.8 in a single day before rebounding above $1.5. Although XRP has since recovered to $2.46 as of writing, open interest continues to spiral downwards, reflecting a deep shift in market sentiment toward caution and fear. This also suggests that the current XRP price rally is driven more by spot buyers than leveraged traders, indicating that traders who shorted the market are being forced to buy back their positions.   XRP Price Rally Hinges On $2.65 Breakout On the technical front, XRP’s daily chart on Binance suggests that the cryptocurrency may be nearing a critical turning point. According to crypto analyst Matthew Dixon, XRP bulls are now testing the $2.65 resistance zone after a significant corrective pattern.  Related Reading: Zach Rector Pits XRP Against The Rest Of The Market – Here Are The Results The analyst’s chart shows that XRP’s recent price action completed a large WXY corrective wave, followed by a sharp rebound from its weekend low. Currently, the cryptocurrency is trading above $2.45, struggling to sustain momentum above the key $2.65 barrier. The analyst has indicated that a successful breakout and retest of this key resistance level could trigger rapid price acceleration, potentially driving XRP toward new all-time highs. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price started a fresh increase above $2.450. The price is now showing positive signs but faces a major hurdle near the $2.620 level. XRP price is attempting a recovery wave above the $2.50 zone. The price is now trading above $2.520 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.650 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it settles below $2.50. XRP Price Struggles Near Resistance XRP price found support and started a strong recovery wave above $2.20, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $2.250 and $2.320 levels to enter a positive zone. There was a decent increase above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.05 swing high to the $1.40 swing low. However, the price seems to be facing a major barrier near the $2.650 level. Besides, there is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.650 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading above $2.520 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $2.60 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.650 level and the trend line. It is close to the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.05 swing high to the $1.40 swing low. A clear move above the $2.650 resistance might send the price toward the $2.70 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.720 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.80. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $2.650 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.550 level. The next major support is near the $2.50 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.50 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.30. The next major support sits near the $2.2680 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $2.220. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now near the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.50 and $2.30. Major Resistance Levels – $2.60 and $2.650.

A crypto analyst has sparked fresh discussions on X social media after pointing out an eerie similarity between the current XRP price structure and its 2017 setup. Back then, the cryptocurrency experienced a sudden flash crash on Binance, dropping from $0.36 to $0.001 before soaring tens of thousands of percent to its all-time highs just weeks later. XRP Mirrors Flash Crash Setup From 2017 A new technical analysis by a crypto market expert known as ‘Guy on the Earth’ on X recalls December 2017, when XRP faced an alleged rug pull moment from Binance, which sent its price into a sharp, temporary collapse before igniting one of the most powerful bull runs in its history. His chart shows a dramatic flash crash that saw the XRP price drop more than 99% from $0.36 to $0.001 before experiencing an explosive breakout that took it to record levels above $3.00 in early 2018.  Related Reading: Can XRP Replicate The BNB Price Rise To $1,300 ATH? Analyst Shows The Odds The analyst notes that this same structure appears to be forming once again on the XRP chart. The setup comes at a time when XRP faced one of its most drastic price declines in years, falling from $0.24 to $0.80 last week during a widespread market liquidation that saw almost all major cryptocurrencies in the red. Following the crash, reports from crypto members revealed that exchanges had allegedly refused retail investors from buying during the dip.  Although XRP has since recovered from the severe crash, back up to $2.5 at the time of writing, the overall market sentiment remains cautious, echoing the uncertainty of late 2017 before the broader market entered its euphoric phase. Notably, the analyst acknowledged that the main difference between the current market and that of 2017 is the prevailing market sentiment following recent corrections—a disposition that could be described as post-crash fatigue. However, the XRP price chart still shows striking parallels to the earlier cycle. The analyst notes that his short-term bias is for a slight recovery, followed by another major flush, before a possible repeat of XRP’s parabolic move eight years ago.   XRP Macro Outlook Still Bullish In a separate analysis, crypto market expert XForceGlobal presented a long-term outlook for XRP, showing an extended Elliott Wave count that suggests the cryptocurrency remains bullish on the macro timeframe. His chart shows that XRP had formed a multi-year consolidation triangle between 2021 and 2024.  Related Reading: XRP Could Mirror 2017 Style Surge: Here’s How High The Price Will Go If It Happens According to him, XRP is following a unique pattern called the “Flat route.” XForceGlobal noted that the cryptocurrency appears to have completed its second corrected leg and is now within the confirmation stage of a renewed uptrend. He highlights that, from a timing standpoint, XRP is in a favorable position for a continuation, predicting an initial surge to $3.30, followed by a powerful breakout toward $24 in Wave 3 and a potential peak around $34 in Wave 5. Still, he cautions that any sustained drop below $0.6 could invalidate this bullish setup. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP is back in motion. After weeks of consolidation and uncertainty, the digital asset has seen billions flow back into the market. The scale of inflows underscores a sharp turnaround in sentiment from hesitation to conviction as market participants rotate capital back into one of crypto’s most established names. With liquidity deepening and momentum rebuilding, XRP is once again showing why it remains a cornerstone of the digital finance narrative. How Confidence Returned To The XRP Market According to an analysis posted by the popular cryptocurrency commentary channel, CryptosRus, confidence is returning to the market, and XRP is leading the rebound. More than $30 billion has flowed back into the altcoin as investors buy the dip. Related Reading: XRP Price Climbs Past $2.50 – Bulls Eye Next Barrier After Solid Recovery The surge of capital directly counters the massive market contraction that occurred during Thursday’s violent sell-off, which wiped out over $400 billion in total crypto market value, marking one of the largest liquidation events of 2025. However, where many digital assets struggled to find a floor, XRP was among the first major altcoins to flash signs of strength, signaling that investors view the previous crash as a temporary rather than a structural breakdown. This renewed appetite for the leading altcoin also comes as speculation grows around a potential Spot XRP ETF approval, a catalyst that could reshape institutional exposure to the asset class. Monstrous Liquidation Event Clears The Board For XRP’s Next Leg In a technical charge, following a violent market-cleansing event that shattered over-leveraged positions, a popular crypto commentator, DustyBC Crypto, has noted that XRP has officially completed its Elliott wave (E) formation on the 12-hour chart. The monstrous liquidation event occurred after the geopolitical saber-rattling from US President Donald Trump sent a shocking wave through the entire crypto market, especially on the XRP chart, which led the price to extreme lows before a violent recovery. Related Reading: Zach Rector Pits XRP Against The Rest Of The Market – Here Are The Results Dusty stated that the cascading liquidations wiped out overleveraged players. Although for those trading 1:1 without leverage, it was a shock, not a knockout. The event effectively flushed out excess leverage, leaving behind a cleaner market structure and a more stable foundation for the next leg upward. Despite the liquidation flush out, XRP has now swept through multiple historical zones, areas that would typically take months to revisit, clearing out resistance and resetting bullish sentiment. With the Wave E formed and D yet to be punctured, the commentator suggests that patience remains key, but the dip has already played out, and the next major target remains $4.00. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price started a fresh increase above $2.250. The price is now showing positive signs but faces a major hurdle near the $2.60 level. XRP price is attempting a recovery wave above the $2.50 zone. The price is now trading below $2.60 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.660 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it settles below $2.70. XRP Price Starts Recovery XRP price found support and started a strong recovery wave above $2.0, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $2.20 and $2.25 levels to enter a positive zone. There was a decent increase above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.05 swing high to the $1.40 swing low. However, the price could face hurdles near $2.60. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.660 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $2.60 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $2.60 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.660 level and the trend line. It is close to the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.05 swing high to the $1.40 swing low. A clear move above the $2.660 resistance might send the price toward the $2.70 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.720 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.80. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.60 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.450 level. The next major support is near the $2.40 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.40 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.320. The next major support sits near the $2.30 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $2.250. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.450 and $2.40. Major Resistance Levels – $2.60 and $2.660.

XRP has been through a rollercoaster over the past few days, tumbling in a crash alongside the rest of the crypto market. The crash drove XRP’s price to a flash low of $1.64 before it recovered to $2.36, with volumes surging 164% above the 30-day average. This flash crash created a notable downside wick on XRP’s price chart, which, according to a technical analyst, is reminiscent of a 2017 price structure that suggests that the cryptocurrency is about to enter into a massive rally. XRP 2017 And 2025 Setup Shows Striking Similarities XRP’s recent flash crash has grabbed the attention of a crypto analyst known as ChartNerd on the social media platform X. The analyst drew parallels between XRP’s 2017 price structure and its current 2025 setup. The post included two charts that show similar pre-euphoria wicks that previously led to XRP’s most explosive bull run in 2017. Related Reading: XRP Traders Face Fresh Selling Pressure As Large Holders Move Out Back in 2017, XRP’s price action saw a sharp pre-euphoria wick to the downside that wiped out 58% of its value. This wipeout was very short, however, as the coin eventually went on a 5,361% surge to new all-time highs. The rally played out over months and saw the XRP price go from around $0.007 to its then all-time high of $3.40 in 2018.  It would seem the most recent price crash has led to the creation of a downside wick that mirrors the 2017 one exactly. After the marketwide crash, the token rebounded from lows around $1.60 to trade above $2.30, pointing to a possible recovery phase that might resemble the start of its 2017 exponential rise. XRP 2017 vs. XRP 2025. Source: @ChartNerdTA on X What Does This Mean For XRP? The similarity between 2017 and the current setup provides a bullish outlook for the altcoin within a landscape that’s currently full of bearish momentum. The analyst noted that the $2.40 and $2.00 zones now act as XRP’s important support lifeline, and holding this range could pave the way for an upward trajectory to new price highs. If XRP repeats the 2017 rally, the price target based on current price levels would be around $13.5. Replicating such a move in 2025 would require more inflows than the 2017 rally. These inflows can only come through participation from institutional investors, which will be slowly rebuilding after recent marketwide volatility. An important factor that could fast-track this process is the approval and launch of Spot XRP ETFs. The approval of such ETFs has already been widely speculated within the XRP community, and their introduction will undoubtedly open up the cryptocurrency to institutional investors. Related Reading: A 5% Bitcoin Drop In October? History Shows That’s Rare At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.38, down by 22% in a seven-day timeframe. If it follows the 2017 playout to the core, XRP might spend some weeks consolidating around its current price levels before it embarks on this projected rally. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView

XRP is under renewed selling pressure after data showed big holders are moving large sums out of the market. Related Reading: A 5% Bitcoin Drop In October? History Shows That’s Rare According to CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn, on average whales have been net moving about $50 million per day away from XRP holdings. That flow has coincided with renewed price weakness and sharper swings than seen in recent weeks. Price Slips After Early October Rally After pushing above $3.00 on October 3, XRP slid back sharply. Reports show the token fell below $2.50 roughly a week later. Since that dip the highest print has been $2.83, while XRP is trading near $2.40 at the time of reporting. Price action has been mixed over different horizons — XRP is down about 20% over the last seven days but remains in the green on the 14-day chart. JUST IN: $XRP whales are offloading ???? Whale Flow (30DMA): -$50M/day. Sell pressure persists. pic.twitter.com/Hcnys9vCCV — Maartunn (@JA_Maartun) October 10, 2025 Whale Flows Turned Negative After Accumulation According to on-chain data shared by Maartunn, whale flow measured on a 30-day moving average swung from positive to negative across the past year. During 2022 and into early 2023, large transfers suggested accumulation, a period that tracked with relative price calm. Mid-2023 through the first three quarters of 2024 showed a clear negative trend in whale flow, and that pattern returned in force after a later surge in inflows. Reports have disclosed that the most extreme negative reading on the chart appeared during a price spike in mid-January, when XRP reached as high as $3.4 on January 16, 2025, and large holders took profits. Accumulation On Dips, Profit-Taking On Rallies The on-chain picture is not uniform. There was a brief window of accumulation in April when XRP slid toward the $2 support level. That buying continued into late June as the token recovered above $2. Following that recovery, selling pressure resumed as holders locked in gains. The current 30DMA reading sits near negative $50 million per day, a sustained net outflow that signals distribution by some big accounts. Related Reading: XRP Fear Index Spikes To 6-Month High, And That Could Spark Its Next Breakout If we close over $3.1150 by Sunday, it’ll be the most bullish $XRP weekly candle in history. — Patrick L Riley (@Acquired_Savant) October 10, 2025 Market Reaction And Possible Paths What this means for price is not set in stone. Continued heavy selling into thin bids could push XRP lower toward nearby supports around $2.20 to $2.50. On the other hand, if buyers step in and absorb the outflows, XRP could trade sideways with sharp intraday swings. Based on reports, veteran investor Patrick L. Riley added a conditional bullish note: a weekly close at $3.11 would produce a very strong weekly candle and could attract fresh demand. That scenario would require meaningful buying to overcome current selling by large holders. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

Crypto analyst Levi Rietveld has claimed that a $400 trillion XRP revolution is underway, driven by Ripple’s expanding efforts in Real-World Assets (RWA) tokenization. With major partnerships reportedly forming between Ripple and some of the largest players in the financial sector, XRP’s role in bringing traditional assets onto the blockchain is gaining significant attention across the industry.  XRP To Lead The $400 Trillion Tokenization Wave According to Rietveld, XRP is not just another digital asset but a cornerstone of a financial revolution worth more than $400 trillion. In a recent post on X social media, the analyst explained that XRP is breaking into a market defined by RWA tokenization—an emerging industry that could reshape how global value is exchanged, sold, and verified.  Related Reading: Investment CEO Highlights Why Ripple’s XRP Has The Strongest Utility In The Industry Rietveld emphasized that some of the world’s most influential institutions are now aligning with Ripple to pursue this tokenization vision. He mentioned that BlackRock, VanEck, and Securitize have reportedly joined forces with Ripple to develop frameworks for RWA tokenization, which redefine asset management and exchange.  Unlike Bitcoin, which lacks the Layer 2 flexibility and throughput needed for RWA settlements, Rietveld explains that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) boasts the scalability and speed required for global financial operations. He mentioned that XRPL can execute 40,000 transactions per second—a level of performance that makes it ideal for handling the vast volume of tokenized asset transactions expected to dominate the future of finance.    XRPL’s architecture also enables instant settlements and interoperability, qualities that are essential for financial entities managing trillions in global assets. If the tokenization trend continues at its current trajectory, Rietveld suggests that the market could eventually reach a $400 trillion valuation. Additionally, XRP could play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between traditional markets and blockchain infrastructure. Moreover, the cryptocurrency‘s utility could evolve beyond a payment asset into a core component of global financial infrastructure.  SWIFT’s ISO 20022 Shift To Fuel Another XRP Revolution Another key development that could shape XRP’s future comes from the global payments network, SWIFT. According to the team behind BeLaunch, a premier decentralized launchpad, SWIFT will retire its legacy MT messaging system and fully adopt ISO 20022 on November 22, 2025. This change is set to enhance how banks and financial institutions communicate, enabling better data exchange, stronger security, and faster automation across global transactions.   Related Reading: XRP Is Already Penetrating SWIFT’s Network Through Multiple Entry Points, Expert Highlights How The XRP Ledger is already compliant with ISO 20022, giving it a potential advantage in future banking integrations. This compatibility means XRP can easily fit into systems aligned with the new global messaging framework. However, as BeLaunch noted, readiness does not equal adoption. XRP must still navigate challenges related to regulation, liquidity, and competition from stablecoins and private blockchain networks.  Even so, the ISO 20022 transition represents an important step toward global financial interoperability—the very principle on which Ripple has built its ecosystem. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Among all the cryptocurrencies in the industry, few have seen as many comments and predictions as XRP. Once trapped under legal uncertainty, XRP has begun to reclaim attention thanks to favorable legal developments and the anticipated launch of Spot XRP ETFs.  However, XRP’s current valuation is significantly below that of the largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. But what if XRP were to rise to the same market capitalization as Bitcoin? Data from MarketCapOf offers a glimpse into how much each XRP token would be worth if it reached Bitcoin’s current market cap. Linking XRP’s Price With Bitcoin’s Market Cap Bitcoin’s market capitalization has reached heights that rival and even surpass some of the world’s largest multinational corporations. Notably, Bitcoin’s current market cap of $2.415 trillion places it shoulder to shoulder with tech giants like Apple and Microsoft. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is the eighth-biggest asset by market cap, just behind Silver and Amazon, and well ahead of Meta Platforms, Broadcom, and Saudi Aramco.  Related Reading: Analyst Reveals Why XRP Has Not Followed Bitcoin’s Trajectory In 7 Years, And Why Everything Is About To Change XRP is currently the third biggest cryptocurrency in terms of market cap, but its market cap is far below Bitcoin’s lead. However, many analysts and market commentators believe XRP stands out as one of the few assets capable of challenging Bitcoin’s dominance.  This belief originates from XRP’s alignment with traditional finance. Its established partnerships with banks and payment providers give it a practical use case that most cryptocurrencies do not have. At the time of writing, XRP has a market cap of $168 billion, not even up to one-tenth of Bitcoin’s market cap. According to MarketCapOf, if XRP were to reach Bitcoin’s current market cap, each token would be worth approximately $40.68.  Given XRP’s circulating supply of about 53.4 billion tokens, this price prediction represents an increase of over 14,000% or 14.35x, from its current level of around $2.8. In practical terms, an early investor holding just 1,000 XRP today would see their holdings valued at more than $40,000 under this scenario. What This Means For XRP Holders The comparison provides a valuable perspective on XRP’s long-term potential and the scale of value transfer possible within the crypto market. It also shows how far XRP needs to go in order to reach Bitcoin’s current level. Related Reading: XRP Could Mirror 2017 Style Surge: Here’s How High The Price Will Go If It Happens Bitcoin’s dominance today is due to its first-mover advantage and its acceptance as a store of value. However, XRP is growing in remittances and real-world asset tokenization, and Ripple’s stakeholders are working to challenge SWIFT. This gives the cryptocurrency a utility foundation that could cause the growth of its market share. If Ripple continues to secure partnerships with central banks, payment providers, and institutional investors, as Ripple has increasingly done in regions like the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, then the idea of XRP closing even a fraction of the gap with Bitcoin becomes less far-fetched.  At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.83. Another factor that could contribute to this projected price growth is if Spot XRP ETFs are launched in the US and they perform well. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

According to Coinbase’s internal metrics shared by community figure Moonkie, XRP drew 32,000 searches on the exchange in the past 24 hours, making it the most searched token on the platform. Related Reading: XRP Fear Index Spikes To 6-Month High, And That Could Spark Its Next Breakout Bitcoin trailed with 26,000 searches, BNB pulled 22,000, and Ethereum recorded 18,000. The spike in search activity comes amid rising debate about whether retail interest will turn into real buying pressure. Search Interest Surges Based on reports, search trends can sometimes foreshadow market moves. Traders and new investors often look up tokens before placing orders. Some observers tied the rush of queries to hopes for an XRP-focused spot ETF, with a final SEC decision originally expected later this month. The US government shutdown has been flagged as a factor that could delay the regulator’s timeline. Also, the SEC’s adoption of Generic Listing Standards has blurred strict deadlines, leaving approval windows more flexible than before. XRP is the most searched asset on Coinbase in the past 24h pic.twitter.com/bRsAnZCCqH — moonkie ???? (@xmoonkie) October 8, 2025 Strong Yearly Gains, Recent Pullback XRP has enjoyed a remarkable run over the past year. Price climbed from about $0.51 to $2.82, a jump that equals roughly 440% growth. Reports show XRP outpaced Bitcoin by 162% and beat Ethereum by 188% over that same period, numbers that have captured investor attention. Still, momentum has cooled a bit. XRP slipped below $3 and is trading at $2.81 now, down 5% across the last week and down 1.05% in the past 24 hours. Trading Volume Lags Volume figures underline mixed market signals. Market screens show XRP’s 24-hour volume fell to $4.50 billion. Of that, $180 million — about 3.90% — was recorded on Coinbase. On the exchange, XRP ranks as the fourth most traded asset, behind Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin, which posted $265 million, $578 million, and $716 million respectively. Coinbase’s reserve of XRP rose to 16 million tokens, marking a 3% increase when compared with the figure reported on October 6, 2025. Related Reading: Sinking In Minutes: Binance Alpha Token Plunges 99% In Shocking Price Meltdown Whales Are Selling Large holders are adding pressure. Based on Whale Flow data using a 30-day moving average, roughly $50 million worth of XRP leaves whale wallets every day. For this metric, whales are those holding more than 1,000 tokens. CryptoQuant charts have shown sustained net outflows since early 2024, which analysts say could keep the market biased toward selling even if ETF news turns out positive. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView