Widely followed Bitcoin analyst Dr. Cat has shared his forecast for XRP, projecting a macro target well into the double-digit range during the current bull cycle.
The market has turned bullish again, with Bitcoin setting a new all-time high earlier today above $124,450. Bitcoin’s move has largely lifted the altcoin market, including XRP, though its performance has been more subdued.
XRP briefly touched $3.35 as Bitcoin broke a new peak, but this intraday high still remains below its July peak. Meanwhile, with high expectations that Bitcoin will break into even higher levels, analysts are already projecting a strong outlook for XRP.
XRP to $19–$32 with $270K Bitcoin
In a tweet today, Dr. Cat suggested XRP could reach between $19 and $32 in a scenario where the price of Bitcoin more than doubles from its current level to reach $270,000. Notably, from XRP’s current position of $3.25, this outlook represents approximately 6x to 10x price gains.
The estimate is based on the assumption that as Bitcoin hits $270K, XRP’s value in Bitcoin terms (XRP/BTC) will surge to a range of 7,000 to 12,000 satoshis. For context, the current price of XRP/BTC is 2,675 satoshis or 0.00002675 BTC.
Interestingly, according to the accompanying 2-month XRP/BTC chart, the projected 7,000 to 12,000 satoshi range would match XRP’s peak from the 2017–2018 cycle.
The chart shows the pair approaching a long-standing resistance zone. The key resistance lies near 6,971 satoshis, followed by a historical level at 12,193 satoshis, which has not been retested since the 2017–2018 cycle.
2026 is the Probable Timeline for the Break
A break above these levels could confirm the path toward Dr. Cat’s predicted targets for XRP/BTC. This essentially suggests, based on the 2-month XRP/BTC chart, that XRP may simply be reclaiming its previous peak.
Dr. Cat believes the rally to these price levels may materialize around 2026. This projection ties XRP’s growth to Bitcoin’s potential push to $270K. Specifically, the 7,000 to 12,000 satoshi range for XRP/BTC would correspond to an XRP price of $19 to $32 only if Bitcoin hits $270K.
When asked about the alternative outlook for XRP if Bitcoin fails to hit $270K and instead tops out at $175K, he suggested a “switch to Plan B” but did not disclose a specific price target for XRP.
Meanwhile, another commenter asked about the chances of XRP reaching just $9. To this, Dr. Cat gave it an 85% probability.
85% I would say.
— Dr Cat (@DoctorCatX) August 13, 2025
Other Outlooks for XRP Based on Bitcoin Price
Other market commentators, such as Mario Nawfal, have also speculated on XRP’s potential price if Bitcoin surpasses the psychological milestone at $200K. In Nawfal’s view, XRP could reach $10 by December this year if Bitcoin hits $225,000.
On the other hand, Carl Moon suggested XRP could hit $30 during the same timeframe, though he did not provide a projected Bitcoin price. Instead, he noted that Ethereum may be worth $25,000 by then.
Researcher Ripple Van Winkle has also previously suggested that XRP might reach between $10 and $14 if Bitcoin surpasses $140K. While Bitcoin is now approaching this level, XRP’s journey toward that projected range remains ongoing.
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