The long-term XRP trend may be entering its most powerful phase yet, according to a new analysis of its 3-month Ichimoku Cloud structure.
Market analyst Matt Hughes says the chart is showing a signal never seen before in XRP’s history.
XRP Builds First-Ever Base Above Key Ichimoku Levels
Hughes points to the 3-month Ichimoku Cloud, where XRP has remained consistently above the conversion line and baseline for nearly a full year. These are the two important trend-strength levels in the Ichimoku system, and holding above them indicates a strong bullish structure.
In previous cycles, such as the explosive 2017 breakout and the 2021 rally, XRP briefly reclaimed these levels but never built a sustained base above them. The current structure marks the first time XRP has done so on a high-timeframe scale.
For context, XRP formed the strong base above these key moving average lines after the November 2024 breakout, when it reclaimed $3 for the first time in eight years. Despite the price dipping multiple times after reaching $3.66 in July, XRP has held firmly above the conversion line or the baseline.
“This demonstrates how powerful XRP’s bull trend actually is,” Hughes said, noting that this multi-quarter consolidation above the Ichimoku levels has no historical precedent for the asset.
What Comes Next for XRP?
With XRP trading above $2 and maintaining its structure, analyst Hughes believes its next big move is building momentum. While he didn’t specify a price target for the next breakout, he has shared an optimistic outlook in earlier analyses.
In October, he shared Fibonacci analysis suggesting XRP could rise toward $8.30 (the 1.27 Fib level) following the dramatic drop on October 10, when the coin dipped to $1.20. According to the chart he shared at the time, XRP faced immediate resistance at $3.31, which coincided with the 1.00 Fib level on the weekly chart.
Meanwhile, back on October 4, Hughes highlighted $4.70, $6.20, $7.60, $9.30, and $12.30 as key “champion levels” XRP holders should watch on the way up. These levels could mean potential profit-taking zones or points where bullish momentum might retrace.
Other Analysts’ Views on XRP
Like Hughes, other market analysts are also bullish on XRP’s next move. Pseudonymous analyst Cryptollica expects XRP to enter the final phase of a historical four-phase trend soon, potentially pushing its price to $10.
Cryptollica notes that a similar four-phase pattern occurred between 2014 and 2018. He believes a repeat is underway, with a possible 3X upside on the horizon.
Bullish Fundamentals
Beyond technicals, bullish sentiment is also building around XRP on the fundamental side. In the previous week, Ripple set the tone with several major announcements, including acquisitions and partnerships.
In the coming weeks, all eyes are on ETF approvals, which could provide the spark needed for XRP’s next major price run.
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