XRP is gaining fresh bullish traction amid renewed optimism in the crypto market.
However, one prominent voice in the XRP community is urging caution about getting too excited, at least, not yet.
XRP Climbs, But Eyes Still on $3.84
At press time, XRP is trading at $2.64, having gained over 8.5% today and 18% over the past week, fueled by Bitcoin’s explosive surge to over $118,400. XRP’s current level marks a two-month high, with the coin last trading above $2.60 back in May.
With this ongoing move, XRP is looking to challenge the $3 resistance as the effects of the Bitcoin-led pump continue. This turnaround is generating excitement in the community, with pundits sharing new outlooks for the coin.
However, while XRP’s price has strengthened, Digital Assets Daily, a well-known XRP advocate, argues that the real excitement won’t begin until XRP breaks its all-time high (ATH) of $3.84. Notably, XRP set this peak value back in January 2018.
Is XRP Still Really Below a 7-Year Peak?
The cautious viewpoint highlights that XRP has yet to achieve a new price milestone after over seven years. Meanwhile, analyst Jack Riley disputes this perspective, stating that no actual trade occurred above the $3.31 mark for XRP in 2018.
This view aims to challenge the widespread narrative that XRP hasn’t broken a peak in almost eight years. For context, XRP reached $3.40 in January 2025, which some have labeled a new all-time high. However, several data aggregator platforms report otherwise.
Riley maintains his position, citing Ripple’s CTO, who reportedly stated that the highest actual trade for XRP in 2018 was around $2.80, not even reaching the $3 level. Other commenters supporting this stance claim the $3.84 figure was due to a glitch on Korean exchanges.
Nonetheless, the push toward the $3.84 level has become a psychological barrier. Surpassing it would not only mark a technical breakthrough but also be a symbolic victory for long-time XRP holders, as the coin would shed its label as an underperformer.
What Comes After $3.84?
If XRP does push past the $3.84 mark, it could trigger new buying and price discovery. Analysts have widely speculated about what could happen beyond this point.
Analyst Alex Cobb has projected a $22.54 target by the end of 2025. Bitcoin analyst Davinci Jeremie agrees, suggesting it could even reach $24. Meanwhile, Dustin Layton is confident that XRP will hit $50 by year-end, while Javon Marks envisions a staggering $100 target.
While these price forecasts vary, the overall theme is that XRP analysts expect the coin to surpass $10 this year. Still, the $3.84 level remains the key threshold to beat. Until then, many in the XRP community are holding their breath, watching closely for that decisive breakout above the historic high.
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