Widely followed trader Altcoin Gordon believes the next move for XRP will leave little time for hesitation.
In a recent post on X, he cautioned that the token’s upcoming leg higher will be “fast and aggressive,” stressing that traders must position themselves before the breakout or risk chasing after the surge.
The commentary comes as XRP continues to hover below $3, with no significant price leap over the past 30 days or throughout September.
In his post, Gordon shared a chart showing XRP approaching a breakout point, as the price has moved in a converging downtrend since July, when it crossed $3.60.
It’s been over two months since then, and optimism is high that a massive breakout is imminent, supported by both technical and fundamental indicators.
XRP to Hit $4
According to Gordon, those not taking a position in XRP now will have only themselves to blame when the coin becomes more expensive than it currently is. “Connect the dots or stay broke,” he wrote.
Notably, the highlighted chart suggests XRP may retest its swing high of $3.66 in the next major rebound.
Tracking platform CoinCodex shared a similar perspective in a reply to Gordon’s post. It disclosed that its algorithm expects XRP to hit $4 over the next six months.
Wow, looks good.
— Gordon (@AltcoinGordon) September 29, 2025
XRP Compression and Breakout Setup
Meanwhile, technical setups point to XRP being on the verge of a major expansionary move. In a recent update, Sistine Research highlighted that XRP has entered its third major compression phase since the last U.S. election cycle.
Historically, such tight trading ranges precede explosive breakouts, as seen in 2017 and again in late 2024, when XRP surged from $0.50 to above $3.40 within weeks.
This time, Sistine Research described the pattern as the “tightest and most explosive yet,” suggesting a major rally could unfold at any moment.
Analysts have cited potential targets ranging from $8 to as high as $33, based on Fibonacci extensions and past cycle behaviors.
Familiar Pattern, Familiar Outcome?
Adding to this outlook, economist Mikybull recently pointed to XRP’s price action moving within a descending channel, while its long-term moving average trends upward. He noted that similar conditions in mid-2024 saw bearish sentiment peak, only for XRP to break out with strength, resulting in a 7x surge.
This tends to reinforce Gordon’s warning that when XRP does move, the rally may be sharp and could catch latecomers off guard.
Whales Quietly Accumulating
Also, on-chain data also signals growing confidence among large investors. Santiment data shows that whales holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP accumulated over $300 million worth of XRP tokens in just three days. Their collective holdings, now above 7.9 billion XRP, are at levels not seen since August—when their buying activity preceded a strong rally.
Furthermore, market sentiment is being shaped by the anticipated arrival of XRP ETFs. With the SEC set to deliver a decision in October, many see approval as a potential game-changer that could bring institutional inflows into the asset.
Meanwhile, some skeptical voices replying to Gordon’s tweet argue that market participants should use the next pump to exit XRP, citing historical trends where the coin crashes by 90% after a blow-off top.
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