Technical analyst Jaydee is renewing his warning to XRP holders as the coin prepares for a massive historical pump.
Jaydee noted that the upcoming surge could mirror XRP’s legendary 2017 rally. However, he cautioned that while a small group of traders might walk away with life-changing profits, the majority risk becoming exit liquidity for “smart money.”
XRP Historical Pump
According to Jaydee’s chart, XRP is building toward a breakout that could surpass recent price action. For context, XRP has surged approximately 650% since its November breakout, reaching a local high of $3.66. He believes further gains of up to $21 are possible.
Jaydee predicts that once the rally peaks, the market could repeat its historical pattern: a sharp, parabolic rise followed by a devastating crash of more than 90%, trapping latecomers at the top.
“The majority will lose,” the technical analyst warned, adding, “Some may be able to retire.”
History Points to a Harsh Reality
Jaydee’s warning draws from XRP’s 2017–2018 cycle, during which it skyrocketed from under $0.0060 to over $3 within a year. From the initial breakout in 2017, XRP posted a staggering 70,000% surge by the end of the rally.
As XRP neared its $3+ peak, Jaydee recalls, optimistic investors or “moon boys” were calling for aggressive price targets like $589, frequently repeating the phrase, “know what you hold.”
However, just weeks after peaking in January 2018, XRP crashed by 95%. In perspective, just 14 days after hitting $3.84, the price had tanked to as low as $0.8978.
From that point onward, XRP struggled to regain momentum. Its situation worsened with the SEC lawsuit, which drove the price down to $0.17 in December 2020.
Jaydee’s annotated chart compares that historic run to the current long-term setup, highlighting similar consolidation patterns and breakout structures.
According to his analysis, retail investors who hold on for too long may again find themselves at the mercy of institutions and seasoned traders selling into the frenzy. He is projecting another potential 95% crash scenario.
Notably, other bullish XRP analysts such as EGRAG acknowledge this possibility. In an analysis last month, EGRAG suggested XRP could peak at $27 before crashing to $0.80, or peak at $9 and drop to $1.30.
“This Time Is Different”
Meanwhile, not everyone in the XRP community shares Jaydee’s bearish outlook. Responding to his comments, trader Moon Jay argued that XRP’s evolving role as a utility asset could lead to different market dynamics.
He claimed that institutions acquiring XRP for cross-border payments and financial infrastructure are unlikely to dump their holdings the way speculative traders did in the past.
“Retail ownership means nothing,” Moon Jay said, adding, “We won’t move the needle when people take profit.”
Still, Jaydee’s warning aligns with the long-standing fear in the crypto market. When the hype reaches its peak, most traders are left holding the bag.
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