The phrase “Uptober” has gained popularity in the crypto market, as October has historically delivered gains in the past. For the XRP price, however, the picture looks very different. A closer look at its history shows a mix of big wins and painful losses, making October far less predictable.
Removing the extreme years shows that the data points to flat or negative results, which means investors counting on an explosive rally may end up disappointed. Although the last quarter of the year has brought substantial gains in some cases, the overall record remains inconsistent, suggesting that “Uptober” may be more of a myth than a promise for XRP holders.
Historical Data Challenges The “Uptober” Hype For XRP Price
Every October, the crypto community hopes that coins will rise, and while Bitcoin sometimes lives up to this expectation, XRP’s history tells a different story. Data from CryptoRank shows that XRP has experienced some notable fluctuations in October over the last decade. In 2013, the token soared by more than 94%. In 2014, it jumped 130%. In 2020, it even delivered an explosive rally of nearly 179% in just one month.
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But these massive rallies are rare. In many other years, the results were disappointing. For example, the XRP price suffered double-digit losses in October of 2018 and 2021. In other years, gains were delivered only in tiny amounts, far below what traders had hoped for. Stripping away the highs and lows makes the overall trend clear. The median October return for XRP is actually a slight loss of 1.79%, and the average return is even worse at -4.58%.
This data suggests that October is far more likely to bring disappointment than explosive growth for XRP holders.While the idea of “Uptober” may sound exciting, the history of XRP shows its performance in October is scattered, unpredictable, and often hostile.
Q4 Patterns Show Risk Of Relying On Seasonal Myths
Some traders argue that even if October is not always a great month, the XRP price usually performs well in the final quarter of the year. Indeed, the last quarter has sometimes delivered big rallies, and the average Q4 return for XRP is nearly 88%. But these results are heavily skewed by a few extraordinary years. When the numbers are balanced, the median return for Q4 is actually a loss of 4.32%.
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The negative median Q4 return shows that the perception of Q4 strength is not as reliable as many believe. The standout rallies do not represent the typical outcome. Instead, most years end up modest or even negative. The pattern points to risk, not certainty, for those who assume every Q4 will bring green candles.
Past data proves that while extraordinary runs are possible, they are rare, and the more common result is far less exciting. XRP could still surprise to the upside, but history warns against treating October as a guaranteed month of gains. Believing the hype without considering the risks may leave investors unprepared for disappointment.
Top crypto commentator CryptoinsightUK argues that market consensus has misread the setup for XRP and altcoins, contending that sentiment, liquidity positioning, and cross-asset relationships point to an imminent phase in which XRP could outperform even a resurgent ETH.
In his latest Weekly Insight (Week 161, Sept. 27, 2025), the analyst opens with a blunt reset of stance: “I am bullish.” He acknowledges the psychological toll of recent chop and public pushback—“I am getting pushback from all sides for staying bullish… But I also do not really care”—yet he frames the current drawdown as the kind of fear-laced inflection that historically precedes a trend resumption higher.
Why Is Everyone Wrong About XRP?
The note situates the call against a noisy backdrop. He cites well-followed traders who either called a top or de-risked into weakness, and the victory laps of dominance-maxi voices after a bounce in Bitcoin dominance. The riposte is data-driven: sentiment gauges near “fear” readings of 40 or below, a zone that has repeatedly coincided with local lows or pre-reversal conditions. While he concedes that “we could see a slight further correction,” the weight of evidence, he argues, skews to upside.
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A key pillar is liquidity mapping. On Bitcoin, he highlights sizeable resting liquidity around $106,000—a pool that has persisted since mid-July and remains uncollected despite spot advances as high as $123,000. “I would expect this 106k area of liquidity to be taken, maybe even down to 104k with a wick,” he writes, emphasizing that a tag into that zone would not invalidate the higher-timeframe bull structure.
Bitcoin liquidity | Source: @CryptoinsightUK
Crucially, he says, the “largest amount of liquidity ever” sits above price, implying that if a major top were in, “market makers… would [not] allow that much liquidity to remain untouched.” By contrast, lower-side liquidity down around $70,000 is drying up, suggesting reduced gravitational pull to the downside as stale longs and shorts have been flushed or realized.
That skew, he says, is even more pronounced across majors and large-cap alts. On daily time frames for ETH, Cardano, XRP, and SUI, “significant liquidity” has rebuilt above spot, while “minor” pockets remain below—an asymmetry that makes precise dip-buy levels hard to pre-declare yet keeps the “ultimate outcome” biased to a leg higher.
The timing cue rests on two oscillators that often mark rotation windows: ETH is now as oversold on the 4-hour as it was at the exact cycle bottom around $1,400—a setup not seen again during its run toward $5,000—while Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) has reached overbought on the 4-hour. “The last three times this happened, it marked either a local high, the exact high, or came just before a larger drawdown in Bitcoin Dominance,” he notes.
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On the weekly, he expects the structural outcome to be an acceleration lower in dominance later in the cycle, and he leaves open whether that moment is now. The mosaic—ETH deeply oversold, BTC.D heavily overbought, liquidity stacked above alts—supports his conclusion that “very soon it is likely to be the altcoin show.”
Bitcoin dominance | Source: @CryptoinsightUK
Within that rotation, XRP vs. ETH is his sharpest edge. On the 4-hour XRP/ETH chart, he sees a local bottom structure—“a series of lows, higher lows, and higher highs”—with a trigger level at 0.00071 ETH per XRP: “We are looking for closes above the 0.00071 level, and the larger the timeframe of the close above that level, the greater the likelihood of reversal.”
XRP vs. ETH | Source: @CryptoinsightUK
On the weekly XRP/ETH, he sketches two Elliott-wave roadmaps: a conservative five-wave path back to the prior highs against ETH, and a higher-beta alternative that starts from the candle structure shift and implies “exponential growth” in relative terms this cycle. The combined thesis is explicit: “ETH looks poised to perform well… [and] XRP looks ready to outperform ETH on top of that. Use your imagination for what could happen if those two things play out together.”
Demand for XRP on the CME derivatives exchange continues to rise, providing a bullish outlook for the altcoin. This comes ahead of the potential approval of the XRP ETFs, which could further spark institutional demand for XRP.
CME XRP Futures Hit New Milestone
In an X post, the CME group announced that it has hit its four-month milestone for XRP futures, with a notional trading volume of $18.3 billion, 6 billion XRP traded, and 397,000 contracts traded. This again highlights the demand for the altcoin, with the derivatives exchange previously stating that the altcoin’s futures products have shown demand from both institutional and retail participants.
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Notably, the CME XRP futures crossed $1 billion in open interest (OI) last month, with the altcoin becoming the fastest-ever contract to do so, having hit the mark in just three months.
Amid the demand for the altcoin on the derivatives exchange, CME has announced plans to launch options trading on the XRP futures on October 13.
This is expected to further boost the demand on the CME exchange, which is a positive for the altcoin. This new milestone for XRP futures comes just ahead of the potential launch of XRP ETFs under the 33 Act, which will also elevate institutional interest in the altcoin. Fund issuers are expected to file amendments for their respective funds as soon as the end of this week.
This comes amid the SEC’s approval of the generic listing standards, which could enable these XRP ETFs to launch earlier. If that doesn’t happen, the focus will shift to Grayscale’s October 18 deadline, which is the first final deadline among all seven XRP filings. The commission could approve these funds simultaneously, just as it did with the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
Massive Demand Expected For The ETFs
It is worth mentioning that market expert Nate Geraci had previously alluded to the success of the CME XRP futures as one of the reasons he believes people are underestimating the demand the spot XRP ETFs may record. He also noted at the time that there was already over $800 million in futures-based XRP ETFs.
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In another X post, Geraci doubled down on his statement that people are “severely” underestimating the investor demand for the spot XRP ETFs. He noted how a similar thing happened with the spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which have so far exceeded expectations.
Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg also has high expectations for the XRP ETFs, predicting that they could record up to $5 billion in inflows in their first month. He also believes that they could outperform the Ethereum ETFs in the process.
At the time of writing, the altcoin price is trading at around $2.75, down over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
XRP trading at $2.76 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
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The crypto market has long moved in the shadow of Bitcoin, because for years, its rallies and sharp drops have pulled nearly every other digital asset such as XRP with it. However, according to Versan Aljarrah, co-founder of Black Swan Capitalist, the XRP token could break away from this cycle. According to him, XRP is on a different mission, one that goes beyond speculation and closer to real-world use. That role is why he says it will not mirror Bitcoin’s path, and why a decoupling is now on the horizon.
Versan Aljarrah Reveals XRP’s Institutional Role Sets It Apart From Bitcoin
Aljarrah stresses that XRP does not follow Bitcoin’s “digital gold” story. While Bitcoin serves as a store of value, XRP serves a very different purpose. In the X post, the expert refers to the cryptocurrency as a bridge asset for banks and financial institutions.
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In today’s financial world, cross-border payments can often be slow, expensive, and risky because of foreign-exchange issues. XRP addresses these problems by cutting out multiple intermediaries. According to Aljarrah, this practical utility places XRP closer to the daily operations of global finance, rather than the speculative trading behavior that defines Bitcoin.
Rather than acting like a typical cryptocurrency, XRP is evolving into core financial infrastructure. That transformation, according to Aljarrah, could move XRP far beyond a purely speculative asset and position it as part of the underlying system that connects currencies and payment networks worldwide.
Why Regulatory Clarity And Adoption Drive XRP Toward Decoupling
For years, one of the biggest obstacles facing XRP was legal uncertainty. Ripple Labs, the company associated with XRP, was embroiled in a lawsuit with the SEC. But that cloud has now lifted. Court rulings have made it clear that XRP sales on public exchanges are not securities transactions, and with the appeals dropped, the case is now closed.
With the court issue resolved, attention is shifting to growth, as developers are now adding new tools for institutions to the XRP ecosystem, including automated market making, stablecoin support, and updated token standards.
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Banks, fintech companies, and payment providers are starting to test and integrate with XRP. At the same time, the XRP Ledger is growing stronger. Ripple has also launched RLUSD, a stablecoin, and is working on obtaining banking licenses worldwide. All these steps point toward a token that evolves into financial infrastructure rather than remaining a speculative play.
Aljarrah notes that these changes mean XRP will no longer move like Bitcoin. Its price will not only depend on market speculation but also on its usage, the strength of regulations, and the growing demand for instant settlement. For these reasons, he believes decoupling is certain. Over time, XRP will carve its own path as adoption spreads and its role in finance becomes more central.
In a new video titled “Why Aren’t Institutions Adopting XRP Massively?,” Jake Claver, founder and CEO of Digital Ascension Group, argues that the absence of headline-grabbing institutional flows into XRP has less to do with the asset’s technical fitness and more to do with regulatory, operational and coordination realities that govern how large financial entities deploy new market infrastructure.
Claver frames the paradox succinctly: XRP’s performance characteristics are, in his view, tailor-made for modern payments, yet banks remain publicly cautious. “XRP could solve banks biggest problems… it’s faster, it’s cheaper, and it’s a lot more reliable than Swift,” he says, before posing the central question: “Why aren’t they adopting it yet?” His answer is not that institutions are uninterested, but that their playbook prizes legal certainty, timing and stealthy execution over visible, price-moving buys.
Why Wall Street Hasn’t Gone All-In On XRP (Yet)
A core pillar of his thesis is that institutions, when they do build positions, typically do so through execution algorithms and off-exchange channels designed to minimize market impact. “They’re using T-W and VWAP strategies,” he says, referring to time-weighted and volume-weighted average price execution. In practice, he adds, that means mandates along the lines of “‘I’ve got $100 million. I want to buy XRP… I’ll just average into the market over a month, two months, 6 months.’” The point, according to Claver, is to accumulate size “without causing those big price spikes,” often by relying on algorithmic execution, OTC desks or dark pools rather than simply sweeping public order books. Retail investors, he notes, rarely see this flow because it is engineered not to be seen.
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Regulation is the second pillar. Claver contends that global institutions cannot anchor a “trillion dollar payment infrastructure on uncertain legal foundations or tax foundations.” He points to the July 13, 2023 ruling in the SEC’s case against Ripple, saying Judge Analisa Torres “stated that XRP in and of itself is not a security,” and argues that the combination of court developments and a changing US regulatory posture has begun to thaw institutional reluctance. “We’re seeing the transition from apprehensions… to okay, maybe this stuff will actually work,” he says, while also cautioning that lingering case milestones and appellate formalities still matter for the largest issuers and product sponsors.
Claver repeatedly emphasizes that institutions are relatively indifferent to the exact price level at which they obtain exposure if they are convinced of the strategic direction. “They’re perfectly happy to be buying XRP at $100, $1,000, or even $10,000 because they know that it’s going to be going higher,” he claims, drawing an analogy to Bitcoin, where “institutions didn’t start buying and aggregating Bitcoin till it was $30,000, $40,000, $50,000,” and noting that “MicroStrategy at $72,000 per Bitcoin is their average buy.” The contention, controversial as it may be, is that sophisticated buyers optimize for timing, liquidity and coordination, not for nailing the bottom tick.
In the near term, he argues, episodic price spikes tied to headlines remain “speculative,” precisely because retail “doesn’t have the capital” or the “coordination to maintain the level of volume that would be needed for high prices.” Sustained re-rating, in his telling, requires institutional catalysts: regulatory green lights, product launches and real-world usage. “We need catalysts. We need real-world adoption and a crisis, I think a liquidity crisis, for them to actually pull this into vogue,” he says, describing a potential “supply shock” in XRP as the kind of event that could force rapid repricing.
What To Watch In The Coming Months
Claver also sketches a backdrop of what he characterizes as accelerating but largely “behind the scenes” integration work. He cites “almost 300 partnerships globally for Ripple,” references bank proofs-of-concept and pilots that have surfaced “over the years,” and points to CBDC and stablecoin experimentation involving jurisdictions such as Palau, Bhutan, Montenegro, Georgia and Colombia. He argues that this long tail of trials is consistent with how critical financial plumbing is typically upgraded: slowly, cautiously and only after extensive testing. “They’re not just going to do that on a whim,” he says. “They have to be very thorough.”
On the product side, Claver highlight that many of the futures ETFs have already gotten through, and references a “listing… from the DTCC on the [spot] XRP ETF for Canary Capital,” which he characterizes as “normally the step right before the S-1s would be approved.” He frames late-2025 as a plausible window for approvals, adding, “we are seeing concrete institutional interest and accelerating the adoption of this asset,” though he acknowledges much of it is not yet apparent in headline price action.
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Another throughline is the institutional decision-making cadence. Claver portrays the present as a “final preparation phase before full-bore adoption,” where regulatory clarity is “emerging,” technical infrastructure is “proven,” and “strategic partnerships are in place,” with the “remaining variable” being “coordinated activation across multiple institutions simultaneously.” He even suggests broader payment-system migrations—such as adoption of global messaging standards—create the preconditions for real-time settlement layers, a category where he situates XRP’s potential role.
Retail Vs. Institutions
Claver’s take on supply dynamics challenges a popular community narrative that retail holdings could meaningfully impede institutional entry. He argues that retail’s slice of circulating XRP is small in system terms: “they might hold, I don’t know, 2 billion, 3 billion XRP of the available supply… around, you know, 52 billion.” The implication, he says, is that institutions are unlikely to be “worried about retail competition,” because they can “acquire it later on through private markets or private sales” at higher prices if necessary. “There’s really enough supply for everybody here,” he maintains, adding that institutions “aren’t going to care if retail makes a bunch of money in this transition.”
Throughout, Claver counsels retail viewers to recognize the structural nature of what he believes is taking shape. “You’re investing in infrastructure,” he says, framing digital assets like XRP as bearer instruments that let the public “own the infrastructure and the backend” of a prospective payments transition “before it’s actually deployed.” He concedes that this view runs counter to strands of crypto ideology—“decentralized, against the man, down with the banks”—but makes a pragmatic case: “I personally would rather just stack my pennies next to the institutions’ dollars and ride their coattails.”
The video ends with a characteristic disclaimer—“None of this is financial advice”—alongside a reiteration of his conviction: “All my eggs are in this basket,” Claver says, arguing that institutional adoption of blockchain settlement rails represents “one of the largest infrastructure transitions in financial history.” In Claver’s telling, the question isn’t whether institutions will adopt technologies that solve for speed, cost and reliability, but when they will flip from preparation to activation—and how quickly the market will reprice once that coordination point arrives.
The XRP price is showing signs of repeating a past price pattern that once led to a strong rally. According to crypto analyst Egrag Crypto, this setup suggests a move higher in the weeks ahead. To back the bullish case, the token is currently holding its ground above support areas. Traders across the market are now waiting to see if this pattern develops into another upward move.
Analyst Spots Bullish Fractal Formation In XRP Price Chart
Egrag Crypto has been studying the XRP price chart and points to what he calls a repeating fractal formation. In this case, the current price structure with the yellow fractal of XRP resembles one seen before a strong rally in the past. It indicates that the token price has been fluctuating within a narrow range for some time.
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This type of price action often suggests that the market is building pressure, and according to him, XRP is getting ready for the next move. If XRP continues to follow this fractal, the token could break through resistance levels, confirming the bullish trend. These resistance points are at $3.91 and $5.56. This sideways trading has built a stable base on the chart, and the fractal points to the next move possibly starting soon.
XRP Price Targets $6–$7 By Mid-November
Based on this fractal setup, Egrag Crypto projects that XRP could trade between $6 and $7 by mid-November 2025. Such a move would mean the token more than doubles in value from its current level. A rise of over 100% in such a short period would bring renewed attention to XRP and could signal the start of a broader rally across the crypto market. The $6 to $7 target zone is the key part of his bullish outlook, marking a possible turning point for XRP.
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Currently, XRP is valued at $3.03, marking modest but steady growth. Over the past 24 hours, it has gained around 2.57%. Over the past week, the token has increased by 3.21%, and on the monthly chart, it has added 3.3%. With the rise in XRP markets, adding more strength, showing that buyers are gradually pushing the price higher. This constant build often prepares the way for bigger moves if the buying continues.
According to the analysis, if XRP is to keep moving in a bullish direction, staying above the $2 support area is essential. If XRP maintains this base, it makes the fractal projection of $6 to $7 by mid-November much more likely. Analysts often point to support levels as foundations for rallies, and in this case, the $2 price level could serve as the platform that launches the token toward its projected price range of $6 to $7.
The XRP price is once again at the center of discussion in the cryptocurrency market after a market expert reiterated their bold long-term forecast. The founders of EasyA, Dom and Phil Kwok, say the token still has the potential to hit $1,000, even if it takes longer than first expected. They explain that the short-term view is not yet clear, but the long-term case for XRP remains strong.
EasyA Founders Stand By $1,000 XRP Price Prediction
Dom and Phil Kwok joined host Tony Edward on the Thinking Crypto podcast to share their updated thoughts on XRP. Edward recalled their earlier bold forecast of $1,000 by 2030, which still excites many supporters. Dom Kwok made it clear that the short-term outlook is still “formulating,” meaning they are not ready to set a concrete target for the current cycle. However, he confirmed that the long-term thesis remains intact, and the bold forecast is still alive.
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According to Dom, a significant amount of new money could enter the market once the rules are clarified. When those approvals are in place, Dom believes that large amounts of new capital could flow into XRP.
The market expert noted that the legal teams of hedge funds and asset managers are working out the rules to determine how they can start investing in other tokens. With the SEC lawsuit against Ripple now resolved, many of the barriers that held back institutions are gone. For the EasyA founders, this shift in the investment landscape is key to why the XRP $1,000 price target remains in place.
Network Effects And Developer Momentum Strengthen XRP’s Case
Phil Kwok spoke about another driver for the XRP’s growth: network effects. He explained that when prices rise, more developers become involved and build. Recent performance shows why the EasyA founders remain confident. The XRP price has climbed 456% since last year, trading above $3, and it is now the best-performing large-cap altcoin.
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Dom also pointed out that price charts matter because falling prices scare off both users and builders. With the XRP price showing steady gains, it is drawing more investors and developers to its network. The short-term outlook is still uncertain, but the long-term belief in $1,000 continues to drive discussion. While Dom and Phil Kwok stand by their bold forecast, other experts, such as Matthew Brienen of CryptoCharged, have suggested that the price could reach that level by 2035 instead.
Even with the extended timeline, XRP’s strong position, growing utility, and the attention of institutions and developers all point toward a long-term path of significant growth. For many in the XRP community, the $1,000 price target remains a central rallying point, even if the timeline shifts.
Crypto analyst Borovik has unveiled his 2026 bullish predictions for the XRP price, Dogecoin, and Solana. This comes as these three altcoins stand out in the ongoing crypto market rally, recording notable gains.
Analyst Reveals 2026 Prediction For XRP, Dogecoin, and Solana
In an X post, Borovik predicted that the XRP price will rally to $23, Dogecoin to $2, and Solana to $1,800 in 2026. He also made predictions for other major coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, and TRX. The analyst expects BTC to rally to $896,503, ETH to $35,000, BNB to $7,000, and TRX to $2.7.
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However, the analyst didn’t provide any basis for why the XRP price, Dogecoin, Solana, and these other coins could rally to these ambitious targets. Notably, these coins are currently the top 9 largest cryptos by market cap, excluding stablecoins USDT and USDC. These coins are also currently recording notable gains amid the recent crypto market rally.
The XRP price has reclaimed the psychological $3 level and now looks set to retest higher resistance levels and possibly flip them into support. Dogecoin has also reached its most recent local high of $0.28 and is now looking to hit the $0.30 level. Solana surpassed $240 yesterday, reaching this level for the first time since January.
Fundamentals have played a role in driving this rally for the XRP price, Dogecoin, and Solana. REX-Osprey is launching the first XRP and DOGE ETFs next week, under the 40 Act. These funds will still provide spot exposure to both altcoins, although they differ from the conventional spot crypto ETFs. REX-Osprey’s funds will help inject new capital into the XRP and DOGE ecosystem, which could serve as a catalyst for higher prices.
Meanwhile, Solana just saw the launch of a $1.65 billion SOL treasury firm, Forward Industries. The firm completed the private placement earlier this week and immediately began buying SOL through Galaxy Digital, which was one of the investors in the private placement. This has added significant buying pressure on the crypto.
More Gains Ahead For These Altcoins
The XRP price, Dogecoin, and Solana are still expected to record major gains ahead amid this crypto market rally. Crypto analyst CasiTrades suggested that the consolidation period is over for XRP and that it is set to rally to a new all-time high (ATH). Her accompanying chart showed that the altcoin could rally above $4.60.
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Crypto analyst Ali Martinez stated that Dogecoin is still in the buy zone and that the bullish breakout will melt faces. His accompanying chart showed that DOGE could rally to as high as $4 if it touches the middle channel of an ascending channel. In a separate analysis, the analyst noted that $1,300 is the primary target for SOL after breaking out of a cup and handle pattern.
XRP trading at $3.14 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
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XRP Exchange reserves have surged by 1.2 billion in just a day, presenting a bearish outlook for the XRP price. This development comes as the token looks to hold above the psychological $3 level.
XRP Exchange Reserves Increase By 1.2 Billion In Just A Day
A CryptoQuant analysis by CryptoOnchain revealed that XRP Exchange reserves jumped by 1.2 billion in a day across four crypto exchanges, with Binance leading the surge. Bithumb, Bybit, and OKX also experienced a major increase in their reserves, a development which CryptoOnchain noted shifted the volume of XRP’s reserves in an unprecedented manner.
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Binance saw its reserve holdings increase from around 2.928 billion XRP to 3.538 billion XRP, an increase of over 610 million XRP in a single day. Meanwhile, Bithumb saw its holdings increase from 1.647 billion to 2.519 billion, Bybit’s holdings increased from 188 million to 380 million XRP, and OKX’s XRP reserves jumped from 112,000 to 233 million.
This development is typically bearish, as an increase in crypto exchanges’ reserves indicates that investors are offloading their coins. This would also explain why XRP has underperformed in recent times and has struggled to hold above the psychological $3 price level. During this period, other altcoins like Solana and BNB have outperformed XRP, reaching new local highs.
Accumulation Rather Than Sell-offs
CryptoOnchain revealed that the increase in XRP Exchange reserves is a case of accumulation rather than the typical sell-offs. The analyst noted that the price chart indicates that this heavy accumulation occurred precisely at the key support level of around $2.73, a level that has previously prevented the altcoin from experiencing massive declines.
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The analyst then pointed to the RSI and MACD indicators a day after the increase in the XRP Exchange reserves, which shows a decrease in selling pressure on the token.CryptoOnchain explained that this could mean that the heavy buying by exchanges was aimed at accumulation rather than immediate injection into the market.
CryptoOnchain also noted that the pattern of these large accumulations across the crypto exchanges and at a critical support level could be a sign of institutional coordination or an upcoming event. Notably, the XRP ETFs could launch next month, which would represent a significant development for the XRP price.
The analyst stated that if the current support holds and buying volumes continue, the XRP price could rally to higher resistances at $3.34 and $3.58. However, CryptoOnchain warned that if the support is broken, selling pressure could turn the increase in XRP Exchange reserves into an opportunity for massive supply.
At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $3.06, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
XRP trading at $3.04 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
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New updates have been made to Ripple’s XRP Ledger (XRPL) as the network looks to dominate and gain more traction. This is also a positive for XRP, which serves as the network’s bridge currency.
Ripple’s XRP Ledger Gets A New Update
In an X post, XRP validator Vet revealed that the credentials amendment on the XRP Ledger is now active. He explained that credentials can be applied to attest to compliance requirements, such as KYC and AML, for a user or institution and issued to their decentralized identity. This helps to further build trust in the network.
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Vet also noted that the amendment has all been done natively on the XRP Ledger. Notably, this update is part of a larger move to enable compliance amendments on the network. With decentralized identities and credentials implemented, Vet indicated that their next focus is to work on the permissioned domains and permissioned DEX.
Ripple and other XRP Ledger stakeholders aim to utilize these compliance amendments to attract more institutions to the network, enabling them to adhere to traditional finance (TradFi) standards even on-chain. This also comes as the network aims to become the go-to for tokenization. Ripple recently stated that 10% of global assets will become tokenized by 2030, and is undoubtedly looking to tap into this trillion-dollar market.
Ripple Engineer Breaks Down Significance Of This Update
In an X post, Ripple engineer Kenny explained that the credentials update gives developers and businesses a way to handle identity checks and compliance requirements directly on the XRP Ledger. With these, they do not need to approve each account one by one manually. The Ripple engineer noted that traditionally, verifying user credentials like KYC requires multiple checks across different platforms.
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Kenny remarked that this process isn’t only inefficient but also increases privacy risks because sensitive information has to be shared multiple times. As such, this makes the XRP Ledger credentials update vital. The Ripple engineer revealed that this feature enables credentials to be issued, stored, and verified natively on the XRPL.
He noted the benefits of how this allows users to prove a required criterion without undergoing repeated verification. Kenny also stated that this will improve the onboard process and enhance security, while maintaining privacy. The Ripple engineer further gave an example of what a typical flow will look like using this credentials feature.
A business will define the credentials it requires, such as the KYC, then a trusted issuer creates and signs that credential. The user then accepts and stores these credentials in their XRP Ledger account. That way, the credential is checked on-chain whenever the user interacts with the business.
At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.83, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
XRP trading at $2.81 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
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Jake Clover, CEO of Digital Ascension Group and a long-time XRP advocate, used a new video published on September 3 to deliver an unambiguous message to traders waiting for one last capitulation: he doesn’t think a 90% collapse is coming back. “I would love it too. I don’t think it’s going to happen,” Clover said, arguing that the market already gave skeptics ample time to buy during prolonged sub-$1 ranges. “When it was 50 cents, nobody wanted to buy it… You had three years to buy it at 50 cents or 30 cents or 40 cents or whatever it was. It ain’t coming back.”
Will XRP Never Crash By 90% Again?
Clover roots that conviction not in a single catalyst but in what he describes as a structural change to XRP’s market microstructure. He repeatedly cites the role of spot exchange-traded products – Bloomberg’s James Seyffart puts SEC approval in 2025 odds at 95% – and the execution algorithms used by institutional liquidity providers as a persistent source of demand that alters the asset’s downside dynamics. “It’s going to be sustained here because of the ETFs, because of the TWAP and VWAP and them entering the market. They’re not letting it come back down,” he said, referring to time- and volume-weighted execution that systematically slices large orders into the market over extended intervals.
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He frames the current tape as a test the asset has already passed. “If it was going to [crash], there’s a bunch of stuff that rolled up and then it’s back down 90% since it went up. XRP hadn’t done that,” Clover noted, contrasting XRP’s behavior with other, sharper retracements elsewhere in crypto. In his reading, support has repeatedly asserted itself on the cross with Bitcoin as well. “It’s back on the line here where there’s been support on the Bitcoin and XRP chart. I think it’s up from here, especially if Bitcoin keeps going up,” he said, tying XRP’s path to the broader beta of the cycle.
Clover also connects his outlook to a suite of prospective macro and market-structure tailwinds. He points to what he calls a “reverse carry trade,” the prospect of “adoption for the backend settlement of the stock market,” and the influence of ETF flows as scenario drivers that could render near-term entry prices largely irrelevant over a longer horizon. In one of the video’s most pointed passages, he underscores that view with a blunt thought experiment on future price levels: “You’re not going to care if you bought it at $2.30 or you bought it at $2.40 or you bought it at $2 when it’s a hundred dollars or $200 or $500.”
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The operational takeaway he offers to investors is procedural rather than tactical. Clover is explicit that market timing is a losing game for nearly everyone and that disciplined accumulation outperforms attempts to catch exact bottoms. “Dollar cost averaging is going to be your best bet 99.9% of the time,” he said. “Trying to time the market, you’re not going to do it. It’s like 1% of traders that ever timed the market well. And those that dollar cost average in, you’re going to win. Like you can’t, you can’t lose doing that. You’re going to get highs and lows, but your average is going to be pretty fair.”
Risk management, in his account, is non-negotiable. He warns explicitly against taking on debt or leverage that compromises basic obligations in order to chase upside. “Don’t leverage yourself or over leverage yourself to the point where you can’t make your bills or can’t pay other stuff,” Clover said, adding that small, regular allocations made only from surplus cash are the appropriate way to express conviction while surviving the volatility that remains endemic to the asset class.
If that thesis holds, the implication for strategy—again in Clover’s own words—is to stop waiting for the ghost of an old regime. “I know everybody wants the most they can get on stuff,” he said, “but dollar cost averaging is going to be your best bet… When you have some extra liquidity, buy a little bit.”
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XRP’s large holder cohort, specifically addresses holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP, has shifted from accumulation in the second half of August to significant dumping at the start of September.
On-chain data from analytics platform Santiment reveals a sharp reversal in holdings, both in terms of circulating supply percentage and the number of coins held by this cohort. This change raises concerns about the sustainability of XRP’s price, which has been facing rejections above $2.8, and whether September could be a bearish month for the token.
XRP Millionaires Start September With A Selloff
XRP millionaire wallets, which are addresses holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP coins, aggressively increased their holdings during the second half of August. Based on the current price of XRP, each of these addresses is sitting on $28 million and $280 million worth of XRP, depending on the size of their wallets.
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Particularly, Santiment’s data shows that the percentage of XRP supply held by these addresses rose from 11.67% on August 16 to 12.19% by the end of the month. In terms of numbers, their stash grew from about 7.5 billion XRP coins to 7.85 billion XRP. This surge in accumulation showed the confidence among large investors, which contributed to XRP successfully holding above the $3 price level throughout the month.
However, September has opened with an abrupt reversal. On September 1, whale holdings accounted for 12.19% of the circulating supply, but by September 3, that figure had dropped to 11.77%. In coin terms, the balance fell from 7.85 billion XRP to 7.61 billion XRP, wiping out much of the late August accumulation in just a few days.
This decline is clearly illustrated in Santiment’s chart below, which shows a synchronized dip in both percentage supply and absolute holdings. This rapid offloading means that these millionaire wallets may be taking profits after August’s rally, and it introduces downside pressure that could have effects on XRP’s price action throughout September.
Could This Mean A Red September For XRP?
September has been a mixed month for XRP, with both strong rallies and painful corrections shaping investor sentiment. According to data from CryptoRank, the last time XRP saw a red September was back in 2021, when it fell sharply by 20.1%. Since then, however, XRP has managed to string together three consecutive green Septembers, including a 46.2% increase in September 2022.
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This track record shows that while September has the potential to bring losses, it has also been highlighted by gains. Although it is too early to declare a repeat scenario of a red September, the sell-off from millionaires at the beginning of September sets a worrying precedent.
XRP’s price action is already showing signs of strain, with the token repeatedly facing rejections above $2.8 in recent days. If these millionaire wallets continue to offload their holdings, the bullish sentiment surrounding XRP may weaken, which may lead to further declines.
At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.82, up by 0.2% in the past 24 hours.
XRP trading at $2.84 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
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The XRP price has been one of the most closely watched cryptocurrencies in the market, and technical analysts are now pointing to a major breakout setup that could send its value to new levels. According to TradingView crypto market analyst HolderStat, XRP is currently consolidating, with a critical resistance line standing between the cryptocurrency and a potential surge toward $4.
Daily Chart Signals Consolidation Before Breakout
On the daily timeframe, HolderStat highlights in his chart analysis on TradingView how XRP has recently completed a breakout from a large triangle formation that developed over several months. This move carried the asset sharply higher, but after reaching its peak, the price entered into a consolidation zone.
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The analyst’s chart now shows that XRP is trading sideways near $3.20-$3.48, indicating that buyers may be soaking up sell pressure while preparing for the next move. The analysis also identifies $3.48 as the immediate resistance line that traders are closely watching.
HolderStat predicts that a decisive breakout above this resistance line could pave the way toward higher targets at $3.8 and possibly $4, levels not seen since XRP’s previous ATH rally in the 2018 bull market. On the downside, $3.20 remains the key support level. If XRP fails to hold this line, it could face renewed selling pressure, potentially triggering steeper price corrections.
Overall, HolderStat’s chart structure suggests that momentum is building for XRP, with sideways price action viewed as a healthy pause before the next leg. At the time of writing, CoinMarketCap data shows the cryptocurrency trading at $3.00, up 2.79% over the past 24 hours and 3.33% in the last seven days.
6H Chart Shows Accumulation With Higher Levels
In a follow-up analysis, HolderStat shared a 6-hour chart, which shows a similar but more detailed accumulation pattern for XRP. The shorter timeframe reveals that the token has been printing higher lows while consolidating within a channel. This type of market behavior often indicates that bulls may be taking control, as bearish pressure subsides.
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The analysis also underscores the importance of the $2.70 support level. As long as the XRP price holds this critical zone, HolderStat notes that the bullish structure remains intact, and the price has a strong chance of breaking higher. Building on this momentum, he predicts that a successful move beyond $3.20 – $3.40 on the 6-hour chart would confirm the bullish continuation, reinforcing the outlook presented in the previous daily analysis.
The analyst’s findings are further supported by other market watchers. SwallowAcademy, another crypto expert on TradingView, commented that the market appears to be coiling up, with consolidation acting as a springboard for the next potential rally. If momentum picks up, the analyst agrees that XRP could quickly advance toward $3.8 and $4 in the short term.
XRP trading at $3.01 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
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XRP is holding strong above a critical price level after weeks of choppy price action, now testing local demand to push higher. Many analysts and investors remain confident about a potential surge in the coming months, with some projecting significant price gains once XRP consolidates above current levels.
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One top analyst and former asset manager, Amdtrades, shares this optimistic outlook, predicting a price increase above $1.26 shortly. Despite the confidence, uncertainty lingers across the broader market.
The next few days will be crucial in determining the overall direction of XRP and the crypto market. Analysts believe that how XRP performs during this period could either fuel bullish sentiment or lead to further consolidation. Investors are closely watching these developments, as XRP’s movement could set the tone for market trends in the coming months.
XRP Could Surge To $1.26 In Weeks
XRP has recently demonstrated notable resilience compared to other altcoins. It has held firm above key liquidity areas and signaled a positive outlook for the months ahead. Many analysts and investors are beginning to notice the potential for a substantial price surge shortly.
One prominent crypto analyst, Amdtrades, with nine years of experience as an asset manager and derivatives trader, recently shared his technical analysis on X, highlighting XRP’s strong positioning. In his analysis, Amdtrades showcased a weekly XRP chart that clearly outlines a defined uptrend. This uptrend has been consistently respected by the price, suggesting solid monthly support that could serve as the foundation for further upward momentum in this market cycle.
XRP monthly accumulation cycle with a $1.26 price target. | Source: Amdtrades on X XRPUSDT chart on TradingView
Amdtrades views XRP as one of the safest investments for those seeking a 100% return on investment (ROI) in the crypto space. He has identified several key price targets for XRP, specifically around $1.18 and $1.26, which he anticipates will be reached in the coming weeks.
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According to his analysis, if XRP continues to hold above current levels and successfully clears out local supply near $0.70, an aggressive surge toward these targets is highly likely.
Such a breakout would not only validate XRP’s uptrend but also position the cryptocurrency for even higher price levels as bullish sentiment strengthens. As the market faces uncertainty, XRP remains a strong contender for those looking to capitalize on its strength and potential upside in the near term.
Price Action Details
XRP is currently trading at $0.587 after several days of volatility, following a 19% surge from local lows. The altcoin has struggled to break past this price level, but it remains above a critical support area.
XRP is trading above the 4-hour 200 exponential moving average (EMA) at $0.563, which has acted as a key indicator of short-term strength. This level was tested as support yesterday, confirming XRP’s recent stability despite volatile market conditions.
XRP is trading above the 4H 200 EMA. | Source: XRPUSDT chart on TradingView
For bulls to maintain momentum, XRP must break above the $0.60 mark, confirming a higher high and signaling a move toward higher supply levels. Breaking this resistance would suggest the continuation of a bullish trend and potentially lead to a stronger recovery for the altcoin.
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On the other hand, if XRP fails to maintain support above the 4H 200 EMA, it could face a deeper correction. A breakdown would likely lead the price to test local demand around the $0.545 level, putting short-term bullish hopes in jeopardy. Maintaining support at current levels is essential for a sustainable rally.
Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Earlier in August, the XRP community got some positive news when the court ruled that Ripple Labs should pay a $125 million fine to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for selling unregistered securities. However, the regulator has been unhappy with this decision, leading to an appeal of the court’s decision. Naturally, the appeal has pushed back the finish line for the 4-year battle, but the end could still be very bullish for the XRP price.
The XRP Crash Before The Surge
While the SEC and Ripple continue to battle it out in court, a pseudonymous crypto analyst on the TradingView website who goes by the name AnalysisParalysis has shared their expectation for the XRP price. In this case, the crypto analyst expects that the altcoin’s price will rally. But not without first suffering a decline due to the SEC appeal.
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According to the analyst, the SEC appeal is expected to come sometime before October 6, 2024, during which time they expect the XRP price to struggle. “I believe this will be the catalyst this time around that causes XRP to crash just before its going to go on a massive upward movement,” the analyst said.
The initial crash here is expected to cross 30%, pushing the price as low as $0.33. However, after this, fireworks are expected to follow as the XRP price begins its uptrend. From here, the altcoin is expected to clear the $1 easily, moving toward new all-time highs in the process.
As for how high the XRP price could go, the crypto analyst believes that it could rise as high as $8.80. If this happens, it would mean a 2,566% increase from the $0.33 lows expected after the price crash. The analyst speculates that the timeframe for the altcoin’s price to touch this new all-time high is sometime in summer 2025. So, somewhere between June and September 2025.
The State Of The Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit
Currently, the battle between Ripple and the SEC rages on as the regulator has appealed the court’s decision that secondary programmatic sales of XRP tokens do not count as a securities offering. The outcome of the appeal is still heavily debated but securities lawyer Marc Fagel has offered various possibilities.
“The Court of Appeals could conclude the district court erred in stating that XRP is not itself a security; and if it is, then the holding on programmatic sales gets reversed. But they could also reverse the programmatic sales without addressing the question of XRP being a security per se (as seems more likely).”
Crypto analyst Dark Defender has shared an extremely bullish technical analysis on XRP via X, suggesting a bullish reversal and the possibility of “God Candles.” The analysis uses a variety of technical indicators and chart patterns to project an optimistic outlook for XRP.
XRP Price Poised For ‘God Candles’?
The core of Dark Defender’s (@DefendDark) analysis is focused at two indicators which suggest a change of trend. The first one is the breakout above a descending trendline. This move is critical as it means that XRP eliminated its first key resistance and suggests a potential reversal from the downward trend which started in mid-March. It is particularly noteworthy as it indicates a shift in market sentiment from bearish to bullish.
XRP technical price analysis | Source: X @DefendDark
Supporting this trend reversal is the Fisher Transform indicator, which is crucial for identifying major price reversals. The Fisher Transform uses price data to produce a Gaussian normal distribution to signal potential changes in market direction.
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On the weekly chart, a ‘Golden Cross’ is visible where the faster line of the Fisher Transform crosses above the slower line, typically a bullish signal in market analysis. This event is essential as it provides confirmation of the trend reversal signaled by the breakout from the descending trendline.
“Ladies & gentlemen, XRP had the highly bullish Reversal approval for the Fisher Indicator weekly. Initial resistance instantly broke at $0.4623!” the crypto analyst remarked.
However, it’s important to note that the digital asset is still navigating below the Ichimoku Cloud, indicating that resistance still lies ahead. The Ichimoku Cloud is a comprehensive indicator that provides insight into the momentum and future areas of support and resistance.
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While the breakout from the descending trendline and the bullish Fisher Transform signal are promising, the price remaining below the Cloud suggests that XRP has yet to clear all hurdles and establish a stronger bullish presence.
Additionally, the chart also details several key Fibonacci levels that are critical for understanding the next potential resistance and support zones. After breaking the initial resistance at $0.4623, XRP is currently testing the interim Fibonacci level at $0.5286. Dark Defender emphasizes the significance of the price closing above this level to sustain the bullish momentum: “Our interim Fibonacci Level, $0.5286, is being tested. It would be great to close this week’s candle above $0.53.”
Notably, the XRP price didn’t manage to close the week above this price. Despite that, XRP is currently continuing the upward trend, trading above $0.53 today. The next resistance point to level is at $0.6044. Surpassing this level could lead to the creation of multiple “God Candles,” suggesting a rapid and sustained increase in price.
Dark Defender remarked, “Next week, we will test the secondary mid-level resistance of $0.6044. It’s crucial not to underestimate the master fundamental level for XRP, which is $0.6649. Above it, we can expect multiple God Candles, which will open the path to Heaven’s Stairway.”
The latest chart analysis by crypto analyst @Cryptobilbuwoo0, published via X, offers a compelling narrative for XRP’s potential upward trajectory when juxtaposed against the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. The analyst emphasizes key technical indicators and historical patterns, suggesting that XRP might be on the brink of a significant bullish phase.
XRP Price Poised To “Bounce”
The XRP/Total chart primarily illustrates a descending trajectory that began forming from its early 2018 peak. This overarching downtrend is marked by successive lower highs that articulate a consistent descending trendline.
Moreover, @Cryptobilbuwoo0 highlights the ‘Bounce Back Line,’ a horizontal support line that has historically acted as a crucial reversal point for the XRP price action. The chart shows several instances where the price of XRP, upon reaching this line, has rebounded dramatically.
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The last instance of XRP interacting with the “Bounce Back Line” was on December 28, 2020. Following this touchpoint, the price soared over 1,100%, climbing from $0.18 to $2. Earlier, on February 27, 2017, XRP escalated from just under $0.02 to $3.35 within 10 months. Currently, XRP is once again nearing the “Bounce Back Line.” Given the historic outcomes following support from this level, the analyst predicts another significant rally may be on the horizon.
XRP price analysis | Source: X @Cryptobilbuwoo0
The chart analysis further deepens with a nuanced look at the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and the Wavetrend Indicator (WT Krypt), which are pivotal to understanding the market’s momentum and potential reversals. The 14-day RSI is currently nearing 31, approaching the oversold territory which historically signals a buying opportunity or a trend reversal. This is evident in the past markings on the chart, where similar RSI levels have coincided with the “Bounce Back Line” and substantial upward price movements.
The Wavetrend Indicator, used for spotting the start and end of cycles in the cryptocurrency’s price, has shown several bullish signs. Bullish divergences have been a critical focus, occurring when the price of XRP makes new lows while the indicator does not follow suit, suggesting a decrease in downward momentum. Moreover, the recent crossover of the Wavetrend lines (red crossing over blue) is typically interpreted as a bullish entry signal, indicating potential upward price movement.
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In addition to the primary indicators, the analyst has annotated the chart with past price actions and highlighted areas and patterns, such as bullish divergences. These annotations serve to emphasize significant trading zones and anticipated trend shifts based on historical data. The marked sections of the chart indicate that each time similar conditions were met, there followed a significant increase in the XRP price, reinforcing the bullish outlook presented in the current analysis.
@Cryptobilbuwoo0’s analysis suggests that XRP, currently positioned at a historically significant price level and supported by bullish indicator signals, is poised for a potential breakout. This outlook is bolstered by the RSI nearing oversold conditions and the positive signals from the Wavetrend Indicator. If the historical pattern repeats, the crypto asset could see a substantial rally, affirming the analyst’s perspective:
Looking at the XRP/Total chart, XRP has always risen significantly from the rebound line. Indicators are also calling the bulls. XRP always moves alone like a maverick. XRP’s showtime begins.
Ripple has again raised concerns in the XRP community following its recent XRP sale. This comes amid XRP’s unimpressive price action, which continues to paint a bearish outlook for the crypto token.
Ripple Sells 150 Million Tokens
On-chain data shows that the crypto firm offloaded 150 million XRP tokens ($78 million) on June 7. These tokens formed part of the 1 billion XRP tokens, which were recently unlocked as part of its monthly escrow unlock, which is set to continue until 2027. As expected, this sale has raised concerns, considering the impact many believe it could have on the market.
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Moreover, this sale follows Ripple’s recent unusual transactions, when the crypto firm moved 3 billion XRP tokens ($1.5 billion) across different wallets in the space of 30 minutes. However, crypto analyst Michael Nardolillo explained that those transactions were mainly internal movements and escrow re-lockups.
This recent sale of $150 million XRP tokens will again raise the theory of price suppression by Ripple. While it has been revealed that the crypto firm’s XRP sales have no impact on prices on crypto exchanges, it undoubtedly adds to the bearish sentiment that crypto investors already have towards the token.
Furthermore, Ripple’s XRP sales lead to a positive supply shock, with more XRP tokens being injected into circulation. Such development tends to have a negative impact on a crypto’s price and could lead to significant price declines.
It is also worth mentioning that this sale comes at a time when the market sentiment towards XRP is as bearish as it can be. This is partly thanks to the fact that the crypto token remains one of the worst-performing crypto assets since the year began, with a year-to-date (YTD) loss of over 18%.
XRP Will Still Be Great
Despite XRP’s unimpressive price action, crypto analysts have continued to predict the crypto token will still have its moment when it will experience that price breakout and make a parabolic move to the upside. Crypto analyst Javon Marks recently mentioned that the XRP is about to make a name if it hadn’t already done so.
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He made this statement while revealing that a Hidden Bullish Divergence setup had formed on the altcoin’s chart. He claimed that XRP’s price went up by over 63,000% in less than a year the last time this happened. He suggested that such a move could be on the horizon again with XRP at its breaking point. Meanwhile, Crypto analyst CryptoBull also recently predicted that the cryptocurrency could enjoy a 28,900% rally and rise to $154.
At the time of writing, XRP is trading at around $0.49, down over 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has provided another bullish narrative for the XRP price. This time, he outlined two scenarios that could occur and cause the crypto token to experience a breakout, potentially sending it as high as $7.5. This comes with the recent revelation that XRP’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) has reached its lowest ever.
Time For An XRP Price Breakout
Egrag Crypto shared a chart in an X (formerly Twitter) post that showed that the crypto token could rise to $7.5 when it accomplishes the breakout, which the crypto analyst claimed is imminent. Egrag highlighted a “White Triangle” breakout on the chart, which he stated is “aligning perfectly” with the previous charts and the Fib 0.702 to 0.786 levels.
Source: X
He added that the measured move is projected to be between $1.2 and $1.5 before XRP could take off and climb to $7.5. Egrag further remarked that the “critical breakout point” for XRP is around $0.70 and $0.7’5 and that the crypto token is “poised” to achieve this breakout in the “next couple of weeks.
Egrag warned that XRP could still experience significant declines before then, stating that a retest of the breakout might be on the cards. However, he is convinced that a “MEGA RUN for XRP is on the horizon.”
Meanwhile, for the second scenario of how XRP could achieve its impending breakout, Egrag Crypto highlighted an ‘Atlas Line’ on the XRP chart and claimed that the breakout point for XRP is at $0.6799. He noted that XRP is still holding strong “like a boss” on the atlas line, suggesting it shouldn’t be long before it breaks above $0.6799.
In the meantime, $0.5777 and $0.5000 are key price levels that XRP holders should monitor. Egrag labels them resistance and support levels for XRP’s upward trend along this atlas line.
Source: X
XRP Hits Its Lowest RSI In History
Egrag revealed in a more recent X post that XRP’s RSI is at its lowest ever. He noted that this assertion was based on the monthly time frame and shared a chart to prove his claim. Following his revelation, Egrag highlighted how bullish this was for XRP, stating, “If this isn’t a positive signal, I don’t know what is.”
Source: X
The chart he shared showed that XRP’s Relative Strength Index is at 38, which is indeed bullish for the crypto token. Low RSI levels are considered a buy signal since they suggest that the coin is oversold and undervalued. Therefore, crypto investors might be looking to accumulate XRP, with these buy orders expected to trigger a move to the upside for the crypto token.
At the time of writing, XRP is trading at around $0.52, up almost 1% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
