A crypto angel investor and analyst has revealed plans to finally buy XRP, but he’s awaiting a trigger signal within the next six months.
Notably, XRP has been steadily climbing this year, gaining 12.54% since January. However, it is still finding it difficult to push past the $2.50 mark for a strong breakout.
XRP Lags as Bitcoin Hits ATHs
Unlike Bitcoin which recently reached a new all-time high of $112,000, XRP has stayed in a narrow price range. While Bitcoin claims new heights, XRP continues to move sideways, as investors anticipate what might come next.
Dennis Liu, a crypto angel investor and the host behind the VirtualBacon channel, has never owned XRP. But that may change soon. In a recent post on X, Liu explained the exact setup he’s waiting for before he buys XRP, and why he believes the next few months could be a turning point.
Liu said he’s not interested in hype or far-fetched predictions. Back in 2022, he set a realistic price target of $8 to $10 for XRP, based on its potential as a payment network. According to him, he doesn’t buy into talk of $100 prices or theories about XRP becoming a world reserve currency.
Ideal Entry Pattern for XRP
He pointed out that last December, XRP hit $2.50 after Donald Trump’s election win, then pulled back to $1.80. Liu called that area a clear sell zone. With the price now at $2.35, he’s watching for a better entry point.
Interestingly, this pattern does not come from XRP’s dollar price, but from its value compared to Bitcoin. At press time, the XRP/BTC pair is trading at 0.00002136. Liu noted that the pair has formed a rounded top and has held support around 0.000022 since November.
2/x My trade plan is simple. To time XRP’s next leg, I’m watching the $BTC pair. Not price.$ETH and $SOL both followed this pattern:
🔸Big fundamental shift
🔸BTC pair retracement
🔸Value zone entry$XRP looks ready to follow. But I need confirmation.— VirtualBacon (@VirtualBacon0x) May 24, 2025
If that support breaks and the ratio drops another 20–23%, landing between 0.000017 and 0.000019, that’s when Liu plans to buy. Specifically, this zone, which he calls the “value zone,” is where other coins like Ethereum and Solana started major rallies in the past.
Notably, Liu sees two possible paths to get there. If Bitcoin holds steady around $100,000, XRP could slide to $1.80. Alternatively, if Bitcoin pushes higher to around $128,000 while XRP stays flat, the ratio will still drop into his target zone.
Whichever materializes, the investor confirms that he expects the dip to occur. He even suggested that a quick drop to $1.80–$1.85 could be a trap that shakes out weak hands. This would be an ideal moment to buy.
Other Fundamentals Boosting XRP Price Prospects
However, besides XRP’s price action, other fundamentals are driving his sentiment. Liu pointed to several big changes that strengthen XRP’s outlook.
5/x So why care about $XRP now? Because retail isn’t back yet but when they return, $XRP will lead.
It’s the coin everyone knows. And with:
🔸SEC lawsuit settled
🔸XRP futures on CME
🔸Canada spot ETF live
🔸US ETF filing in progress
🔸Ripple stablecoin rumors…The…
— VirtualBacon (@VirtualBacon0x) May 24, 2025
According to him, the SEC lawsuit has been settled, XRP futures are now trading on the CME, a Canadian spot ETF has launched, and a U.S. ETF filing is in progress. In addition, Ripple’s RLUSD is gaining momentum. To Liu, these developments show that XRP’s fundamentals are improving quietly but steadily.
He also noted that XRP has underperformed against Bitcoin since 2017. If it can finally break that downtrend, it would mark a major change for XRP and all the older altcoins from the last cycle.
Liu described XRP as having a unique position in the crypto market. Specifically, while Ethereum leads with institutions and Solana wins with retail users, XRP still has strong name recognition and a low entry price. That makes it a likely pick when retail investors return in full force.
Essentially, he hasn’t bought in yet, but Liu is watching closely. He wants to see the XRP/BTC ratio drop into the 0.000017–0.000019 range and the XRP price dip near $1.80. If that happens in the next three to six months, he says he’ll finally make his move.
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