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XRP Investor Says “Already Waited 8 Years” Amid Ripple CEO’s 5-Year Outlook

Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
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XRP Investor Says “Already Waited 8 Years” Amid Ripple CEO’s 5-Year Outlook

The XRP community is once again debating the timeline for potential gains after comments from Ripple CEO suggested investors could be “very happy” within five years.

A post on X by crypto user Digital Outlook revived the discussion. He argued that many investors underestimate how short a five-year investment horizon actually is.

Key Points

  • XRP investor says he has already waited 8 years, pushing back on Ripple CEO’s suggestion holders may wait 5 more.
  • Some holders defend patience, while others question long timelines and ambitious XRP price targets.
  • Critics claim Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin could eventually divert liquidity and focus away from XRP.
  • Ripple executives believe blockchain adoption will happen gradually as banks integrate crypto infrastructure.

“Happy” in Five Years

X user Digital Outlook compared the wait to traditional careers, noting that most people work three decades or more before receiving a pension that often barely covers expenses.

From that perspective, waiting five years for potential life-changing gains in XRP should not be seen as unreasonable. However, not everyone in the community shares that patience.

XRP Investor Pushback After Years of Holding

One commenter, Charley Crypto, responded that many holders have already been waiting for nearly a decade. According to the user, they have held XRP for eight years and remain skeptical about ambitious price predictions circulating within the community, including the often-mentioned $589 target.

The commenter also argued that Ripple’s growing focus on its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), could eventually pull liquidity away from XRP. In their view, the company may gradually prioritize RLUSD over the token over the coming years.

Another critic, @BMars0634, questioned the culture within the XRP Army, suggesting that some supporters show too much loyalty to leadership and are unwilling to challenge company narratives.

Garlinghouse’s Long-Term View

Notably, Brad Garlinghouse’s comments that triggered the discussion came during conversations around blockchain adoption and the future of digital assets. He indicated that investors who stay patient could eventually see significant results as institutional adoption of blockchain technology accelerates.

According to the Ripple CEO, the growth of the crypto industry will occur through many incremental developments rather than a single breakthrough moment.

Each new integration by banks, payment firms, or financial institutions represents another “switch” turned on within the global financial system.

Supporters believe these gradual changes could eventually have an exponential impact on networks positioned within cross-border payments infrastructure.

Institutional Adoption Narrative

Ripple’s executives have repeatedly said it could take up to ten years for blockchain to fully reshape global finance. Banks tend to adopt new technology slowly because they need regulatory clarity, updated infrastructure, and time to allocate capital.

Even amid short-term price swings, supporters point to growing trends such as stablecoins, tokenized assets, and blockchain settlement systems as signs that change is already underway.

For XRP holders, this gradual adoption supports the long-term outlook that leaders like Brad Garlinghouse continue to promote.

However, debate on social media shows a divide in the XRP community. Some investors are willing to wait years for the technology to mature, while others feel the timeline is already taking too long.

Shiba Inu: This Copper/Gold Chart Shows an Imminent SHIB Bounce

Elendu Benedict
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Shiba Inu: This Copper/Gold Chart Shows an Imminent SHIB Bounce

Shiba Inu has shown a striking correlation with copper’s trend against gold, suggesting it could be on the cusp of a recovery.

Though unrelated, the Shiba Inu and copper/gold charts seem to be mirroring each other. However, how this correlation will affect the price trajectory of the second-largest meme coin by market cap remains a topic of interest.

Key Points

  • Though unrelated, the Shiba Inu and copper/gold charts are closely mirroring each other.
  • The ongoing prolonged price downturn has pushed Shiba Inu to a long-standing horizontal base at $0.00000517.
  • SHIB trades within a range, with $0.00000517 serving as the lower demand zone and the area around $0.0000885 as the upper resistance zone.
  • Copper has been in steady decline against gold since 2011, forming lower highs and lower lows on a descending trendline.
  • Although this looks somewhat different from Shiba Inu’s trend, data shows a correlation in the timing of peaks and bottoms.
  • Both are also at a historical trendline support, and Shiba Inu could follow suit if the copper/gold pair rebounds.

Shiba Inu In a Price Range

In response to demand, analyst Cantonese Cat shared a chart showing how SHIB has behaved compared to the copper/gold pair, and the result was notable. Interestingly, both had different base patterns but showed similar price consolidation.

For context, SHIB has been in a clear downtrend on the monthly timeframe. If current momentum sustains, it would be heading for its 8th consecutive decline on the 1-month chart, with its last green candle coming in July 2025.

Meanwhile, the prolonged downturn has pushed Shiba Inu to a long-standing horizontal base at $0.00000517. Notably, this area marked bottoms in previous cycles, with the token building momentum around there before the next price expansion. This happened in mid-2021 and 2023, each leading to a decisive uptrend.

However, Cantonese Cat’s chart paints a slightly different picture. It shows that SHIB trades within a range, with support at $0.00000517 serving as the lower demand zone and the area around the 2021 all-time high of $0.0000885 as the upper resistance zone.

Correlation With Copper Against Gold

According to the chart, the copper/gold pair is in a different price trend. Copper has been in steady decline against gold since 2011, forming lower highs and lower lows on a descending trendline.

Shiba Inu Correlation With Copper/Gold per Cantonese Cat
Shiba Inu Correlation With Copper/Gold per Cantonese Cat

Although this looks somewhat different from Shiba Inu’s trend, the analysis highlighted a correlation in the timing of peaks and bottoms. For context, the last SHIB top was in October 2021, when it reached its current ATH. Interestingly, copper made another lower high against gold around the same time.

Now, Shiba Inu has visited its current local support, and the timing of another lower low formation on the copper/gold chart has aligned with this again. With both showing support around the lower support trendlines, a rebound could ensue.

Shiba Inu Target

Notably, the copper/gold pair has always jumped from the current trendline to higher prices. This trend has recurred since 2011, and analysts are optimistic that this time will be no different.

Owing to its correlation with Shiba Inu, the meme coin could rebound with it. The analysis suggested this, setting a target for this recovery. Specifically, the chart shows SHIB has been in a range since 2021, and a rebound would target the range’s upper resistance around $0.0000884. From the current market price, this would result in a 1,470% growth.

Nonetheless, there is no guarantee that either SHIB or copper/gold would bounce from the trendline. Even if the copper/gold chart bounces, there is no assurance that the cryptocurrency will follow suit.

Bitcoin Price Prediction for Mar 11: Could Key Liquidity Zones Shape Next Move as Parabolic SAR Support Holds Tight?

Maxwell Mutuma
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Bitcoin Price Prediction for Mar 11: Could Key Liquidity Zones Shape Next Move as Parabolic SAR Support Holds Tight?

Bitcoin holds above key technical support while major liquidity zones continue to shape expectations for the next move.

At $69,503.85, Bitcoin (BTC) is down 1.9% on the day and trading just above the session low of $69,400.30 after hitting its high of $71,612.49. That intraday path reflects rejection, not just weakness. 

Price briefly pushed above $71,600, failed to hold that expansion, and then spent the rest of the session compressing lower toward the bottom of the range. Performance-wise, BTC is still up 6.9% over 14 days, yet it is flat on the week, down 1.6% on the month, and down 13.5% over one year. 

That mix suggests Bitcoin is not in a clean trend expansion, but in a revaluation zone where medium-term recoveries keep running into sellers. Notably, BTC traders will now be watching whether this rejection is just noise or the start of a deeper reset.

Is Bitcoin Already Rejected?

Notably, price is trading around $69,500 while the Parabolic SAR sits lower near $64,067. The chart suggests the market may be consolidating above support instead of facing outright rejection. Additionally, bulls are still holding a narrow structural advantage as long as the price remains above that Parabolic SAR support.

Bitcoin 1D Chart
Bitcoin 1D Chart

Another important detail is volatility. Specifically, the 20-day standard deviation sits near 1,998, far below the spike seen during the February selloff, showing that price swings have cooled. This drop in volatility usually signals that panic conditions are fading and the market is entering a compression phase. 

That does not guarantee an upside breakout, but it does suggest Bitcoin is moving out of disorder and into a more controlled range. Ultimately, Bitcoin’s technical picture is no longer defined purely by rejection risk; it is now defined by whether this low-volatility hold above Parabolic SAR can evolve into a base-building structure.

Here Are Key Liquidity Clusters

Meanwhile, analyst Crypto Rover also highlighted several key Bitcoin liquidity clusters on the Binance BTC/USDT liquidation heatmap. The chart shows dense liquidation pockets above the market around the low-$70,000s and again near the mid-$70,000 region, while a notable downside cluster sits near the mid-$60,000s. 

Bitcoin Liquidation Heatmap
Bitcoin Liquidation Heatmap

This setup suggests Bitcoin is trading between meaningful liquidity magnets, with upside zones more likely to attract price if bullish momentum strengthens. On the other side, the lower band around $65,000 remains an important downside draw if the market loses support.

Only 1 Million Bitcoin Left: Coinbase CEO Calls BTC ‘Decentralized, Inflation-Proof Money’

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Only 1 Million Bitcoin Left: Coinbase CEO Calls BTC ‘Decentralized, Inflation-Proof Money’

The Bitcoin network surpassed 20 million BTC mined, prompting Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to highlight its scarcity and design as a “decentralized, inflation-proof, global money.”

Key Points

  • Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong emphasized that Bitcoin is decentralized, inflation-resistant, and global, marking the 20 million BTC milestone.
  • The 20 millionth Bitcoin was mined at block 939,999 by Foundry USA.
  • Only about 1 million BTC remain before the 21 million hard cap is reached, with the last coins expected around 2140.

Bitcoin Supply Tops 20 Million

Blockchain records indicate that the milestone occurred at block height 939,999. According to Mempool data, the block was mined by the Foundry USA mining pool.

This point in Bitcoin’s history highlights how much of its total supply has already been produced. The network had already surpassed 95% of its total issuance in November. This latest milestone brings it even closer to its hard cap of 21 million BTC.

At the time the block was mined, the block subsidy stood at 3.125 BTC. This amount represents the reward given to miners for validating transactions and adding new blocks to the blockchain.

Coinbase CEO Highlights Bitcoin’s Scarcity

Shortly after the milestone, Brian Armstrong addressed the development in a post on the social platform X.

He noted that the 20 millionth Bitcoin had been mined, emphasizing that only about one million coins remain to be created. Armstrong added that producing the final portion of the supply will likely take more than a century.

Using the moment to highlight Bitcoin’s design, Armstrong described the asset as a decentralized monetary system built to resist inflation and operate globally without centralized control.

Issuance Slows With Each Halving

Bitcoin’s long-term supply structure was embedded in the protocol by its pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, who permanently capped total issuance at 21 million coins.

New Bitcoins enter circulation through block rewards paid to miners, who secure the network by verifying transactions and producing new blocks.

However, these rewards decline over time. When the network launched in 2009, miners received 50 BTC per block. The reward is automatically cut in half every 210,000 blocks, or roughly every four years.

The fourth halving occurred on April 20, 2024, reducing the block reward from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.

Consequently, the pace of new supply entering the market slowed considerably. Miners now generate about 450 BTC per day, compared with around twice that number before the halving. In addition to block rewards, miners also earn transaction fees included in each block.

The upcoming halving is expected to occur on April 11, 2028.

Final Bitcoin Expected Around 2140

Because each halving reduces the number of new coins created, Bitcoin’s supply expands at a steadily declining rate.

While it took roughly 17 years for miners to produce the first 20 million BTC, the remaining one million coins will be released far more gradually.

Current estimates suggest the smallest fractions of Bitcoin, known as satoshis, will continue to be issued until around 2140, when the protocol reaches its final supply limit. By that stage, block rewards will effectively disappear, leaving transaction fees as the primary source of income for miners.

Some Bitcoins Can Never Be Spent

Notably, not every mined Bitcoin can actually circulate within the economy. According to blockchain records, about 230.09 BTC are permanently unspendable. These include the genesis block reward and certain outputs generated by scripts that make spending impossible.

Additionally, the official supply does not account for BTCs lost by holders who have misplaced their private keys, meaning the amount of accessible Bitcoin may be lower than the total mined supply.

Solana Forecast for Mar 11: Price Outlook Turns Fragile as Analyst Targets $79 to $74 Zone

Maxwell Mutuma
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Solana Forecast for Mar 11: Price Outlook Turns Fragile as Analyst Targets $79 to $74 Zone

Solana price action looks defensive, while an analyst says a possible downside setup is developing. What’s next?

Solana’s (SOL) daily chart shows a market that is active but not convincingly strong. SOL trades at $85.94, down 0.8% over 24 hours, after moving between $85.23 and $88.54. The key signal is not the small daily loss, but the failed intraday structure. 

Price rallied sharply toward the upper end of the range, then lost momentum and faded back toward $86. That pattern often suggests overhead supply is still heavy, with sellers using strength to exit rather than buyers building a clean breakout. 

At the same time, SOL lost by 5.4% over 14 days, although it remains down 30.2% over one year. Was the recent Solana bounce a bull-trap inside a damaged longer-term structure?

Solana Price Analysis

The daily TradingView setup points to a market that remains technically defensive. SOL trades at $85.43, while the Supertrend sits much higher at $93.76. This means the indicator still signals a bearish trend, and the price has not yet regained the level needed to suggest a stronger reversal. 

Solana 1D Chart
Solana 1D Chart

The chart also shows SOL moving sideways after a steep February breakdown, which usually reflects stabilization rather than confirmed recovery. In practical terms, the recent candles suggest support is forming in the low-to-mid $80 region, but the structure still looks like a pause beneath resistance, not a breakout through it.

The RSI adds a cautious but useful nuance. At 47.01, with the RSI moving above its signal line near 45.54, momentum has improved from oversold conditions without becoming bullish enough to confirm trend control. That matters because it shows selling pressure has cooled, yet buyers still lack dominance. 

Solana Setting up for Downside?

Meanwhile, More Crypto Online’s 15-minute Solana chart suggests the recent rebound may be losing strength and setting up for another leg lower. The analyst marks a possible bearish 1-2 Elliott Wave structure, with price stalling below a key resistance cluster between roughly $86.45 and $87.95. 

Solana Prediction
Solana Prediction

If this 1-2 setup remains valid, the implication is that Solana could begin a fresh impulsive decline. The chart projects lower support targets in the broad $79 to $74 area.

Analyst Shares When XRP Will Finally Get Repriced

Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
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Analyst Shares When XRP Will Finally Get Repriced

A notable market commentator believes the real repricing of XRP may not happen immediately when the long-anticipated crypto clarity legislation passes in the United States. 

Instead, the major shift in value could occur months later. In a recent YouTube commentary, analyst Mickle discussed what might happen once a comprehensive crypto clarity bill becomes law and digital assets like XRP receive clearer regulatory status.

Key Points

  1. Analyst Mickle says XRP may not surge immediately after U.S. crypto clarity law, as institutions could take months to adjust.

  2. Regulatory clarity is increasingly likely in Washington, with debate now focusing on timing around U.S. elections.

  3. Like Ripple’s SEC case outcome, XRP’s price reaction could be muted initially as firms review risks.

  4. The real XRP repricing may come later when institutions announce Ripple partnerships and products.

Regulatory Clarity Near Certainty

According to the analyst, the passage of a crypto clarity bill now appears more likely than ever. Discussions in Washington have largely moved past whether such legislation will pass and are now focused on timing.

He suggested the main uncertainty is whether the bill will become law before or after the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. Political considerations could delay the final step. Meanwhile, both parties now recognize the need for regulatory clarity in the digital asset industry.

For the crypto market, such legislation would define how cryptocurrencies are classified and regulated, removing long-standing uncertainty that has affected institutional adoption.

XRP May Not Surge Immediately

Despite the importance of regulatory clarity, the analyst cautioned that XRP might not experience an instant price explosion the moment the legislation becomes law.

He pointed to the market’s reaction following the conclusion of the legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. SEC as an example. When the case received final judgment in 2024, XRP’s price response was relatively muted at first.

According to the analyst, this happened because large financial institutions needed time to analyze the outcome. Investment committees, risk teams, and boards had to review the decision before adjusting their strategies toward the asset.

A similar pattern could play out with the clarity bill. The market may gradually move higher leading up to the legislation, but the exact day it is passed might not deliver the dramatic rally many investors expect.

Institutional Announcements Could Be the Real Catalyst

The analyst believes the real catalyst for XRP’s repricing could come later, possibly one or two quarters after the legislation is enacted.

He argued that for years, financial institutions exploring blockchain partnerships with Ripple avoided public announcements due to regulatory uncertainty. Once clear regulations are in place, those restrictions may disappear.

Institutions that previously conducted pilots or internal tests with Ripple technology could begin announcing partnerships and new payment infrastructure. These announcements, the analyst said, could significantly change market perception.

Ripple Positioned for Institutional Adoption

If those institutional partnerships become public, the analyst believes Ripple could emerge as one of the biggest beneficiaries.

He pointed to past pilot programs and collaborations involving global banks and financial organizations as evidence that groundwork may already exist. If companies begin confirming these relationships publicly after regulatory clarity arrives, the analyst believes it could validate long-standing claims within the XRP community.

Overall, the analyst suggested that the repricing event investors are anticipating may occur gradually rather than instantly.

After the clarity bill passes, institutions may still need time to conduct internal reviews and secure approvals before making announcements. However, once those confirmations begin to emerge, XRP could surge significantly, in this view.

Shiba Inu Nears Another Falling Wedge Breakout—It Surged 455% the Last Time

Elendu Benedict
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Shiba Inu Nears Another Falling Wedge Breakout—It Surged 455% the Last Time

Shiba Inu is close to a breakout, and historical context shows it delivered a staggering price upsurge the last time.

After nearly one month, Shiba Inu recorded consecutive green daily closes yesterday. While the candlestick shows a higher price rejection, the meme coin grew by 4%, building on its over 2% rise on Monday. Meanwhile, beneath this price action is a more optimistic move in its formative stage.

Key Points

  • Shiba Inu is close to a breakout, and historical context shows it delivered a staggering price upsurge on the previous occasion.
  • The SHIB/USDT 12-hour chart highlights that the token is close to breaching another falling wedge-like structure after months of accumulation.
  • Shiba Inu has been suppressed within this wedge since its December 2024 high of $0.00003343.
  • History shows that, during the previous occurrence, the Shiba Inu token surged over 455% from its breakpoint.
  • Shiba Inu could be gearing up to “do it all over again,” with a similar move targeting $0.0000311.

Shiba Inu Targets Breakout

Market expert Javon Marks highlighted a potential price breakout on the SHIB/USDT 12-hour chart. He highlighted that the meme coin is close to breaching another falling wedge-like structure after months of accumulation.

An accompanying chart provides more context, showing that Shiba Inu has been suppressed within this wedge since its December 2024 high of $0.00003343. It has since made lower highs and lower lows, with the pattern’s upper resistance and lower support curtailing upward and downward price swings.

Shiba Inu Within Falling Wedge-Like Structure/Javon Marks
Shiba Inu Within Falling Wedge-Like Structure/Javon Marks

Meanwhile, the channel has progressively compressed, with long candles replaced by shorter ones, signaling that volatility is reducing. Usually, this hints at an imminent breakout, targeting higher prices.

History Provides Bullish Context

Marks noted that the breakout would see SHIB deliver huge gains, drawing on historical context. The analysis highlighted that during the previous occurrence, the token surged over 455% from its breakpoint.

Precisely, this occurred in October 2023, after SHIB had consolidated in the wedge for 18 months. It entered this structure in April 2022 after a lower-high push that peaked at $0.0000300. The wedge suppressed prices, with compression also hinting at the end of the consolidation.

After the breakout, Shiba Inu rallied over 455% to its March 2024 high of $0.00004567. This culminates in a 5.6x move, largely rewarding those who bought within the structure.

Shiba Inu Could Do It All Over: Analyst

According to Marks, Shiba Inu could be gearing up to “do it all over again.” This suggests a repeat of or a similar move to the 455% uptick.

At the time of writing, SHIB trades at $0.00000560. A 455% growth would take the token to $0.0000311, deleting one zero from the current price. Interestingly, this closely aligns with the December 2024 high of $0.000033.

However, for this to happen, the meme coin would have to revert from the glaring bearish trend. Notably, SHIB has corrected for seven consecutive months and is already down 3.3% in March. Unless capital returns and the broader crypto market show signs of stabilization, the token may not be able to post such a decisive uptick.

Over 59 Billion Shiba Inu Wiped Out in 24 Hours: Details

Lele Jima
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Over 59 Billion Shiba Inu Wiped Out in 24 Hours: Details

Increased market turbulence over the past few hours has led to the liquidation of more than 59 billion Shiba Inu tokens in the past day.

Earlier yesterday, Shiba Inu staged a relief rally after trading around the $0.0000053 range for most of the week. During the rebound, the token climbed above $0.000006, triggering liquidations for traders who had bet against the asset.

However, the rally was short-lived. Shortly afterward, Shiba Inu corrected sharply, shifting pressure onto long traders as the price pulled back. 

Key Points 

  • Rising market turbulence triggered the liquidation of over 59 billion Shiba Inu tokens within 24 hours.
  • Long liquidations accounted for about $240,440, equivalent to roughly 42.75 billion SHIB, while short liquidations totaled 16.61 billion SHIB.
  • Across the crypto market, leveraged liquidations reached $248.35 million.
  • Despite surrendering some of its recent gains, SHIB remains up 1.42% over the past 24 hours. 

Over 42B Shiba Inu in Long Bets Liquidated in 24 Hours 

At press time, Shiba Inu trades around $0.0000056 following a broader crypto market downturn. The token’s sharp price swings have dealt a significant blow to futures traders. 

According to CoinGlass data, $333,860 in leveraged SHIB positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, representing 59.36 billion tokens.

Notably, long traders incurred the majority of the losses. Per the data, long liquidations totaled about $240,440, equivalent to roughly 42.75 billion SHIB tokens at the current price of $0.000005624. However, short liquidations reached around $93,420, representing approximately 16.61 billion tokens at press time. 

Shiba Inu Liquidaation
Shiba Inu Liquidaation

Total Crypto Liquidations Hit $248M 

Meanwhile, Shiba Inu’s liquidation data mirrored the trend across the crypto market. Over the past 24 hours, about $248.35 million in leveraged positions across digital assets, including Shiba Inu, have been wiped out. 

Among the affected cryptocurrencies, Ethereum recorded the largest share of liquidations at around $2.38 million, followed by Bitcoin at approximately $1.51 million.

Overall, long positions totaled $135.8 million, while short positions totaled $112.54 million. In total, about 87,099 traders were liquidated, with the largest single liquidation occurring on Hyperliquid. 

Crypto total liquidation
Crypto total liquidation

Key Resistance and Support 

Meanwhile, Shiba Inu is consolidating around the $0.0000056 level. Although the token has retraced from yesterday’s peak of $0.000006063, it still retains part of the gains from the recent rally.

At press time, Shiba Inu was up 1.41% over the past 24 hours and 3.28% over the past week. Despite these short-term gains, the leading meme-based token remains down 8.37% over the past 30 days.

Nonetheless, supporters believe the asset could soon enter a sustained rally. For now, Shiba Inu continues to trade below its 50- and 100-day exponential moving averages (EMAs), which sit at $0.00000638 and $0.00000726, respectively.

As a result, these levels currently act as overhead resistance for the token, while immediate support sits around $0.0000052. A break above the $0.00000726 resitance could mark a new bullish phase for SHIB.

Shiba Inu Price Analysis

XRP 6-Year Reaccumulation Pattern Sets Price Targets for May 2026, Nov 2028 and Feb 2031

Mark Brennan
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XRP 6-Year Reaccumulation Pattern Sets Price Targets for May 2026, Nov 2028 and Feb 2031

XRP currently trades within a reaccumulation pattern that has persisted since March 2020, with targets for May 2026, November 2028 and February 2031.

XRP has been under heavy selling pressure since Q4 2025, falling 51% over that period and sitting 61.6% below its all-time high of $3.66, as it currently trades at $1.38. Despite the sharp losses, data shows a six-year reaccumulation structure that may be setting XRP up for a major upward move.

Notably, this structure takes the form of a symmetrical triangle that began in March 2020 and ran through November 2024. The current pullback from that high appears to be a retest of the breakout zone, and the reaccumulation phase remains active at press time.

Key Points

  • Data identifies a multi-year symmetrical triangle pattern in XRP’s price history, running from a floor of $0.11 in March 2020 to a breakout at $0.50 in November 2024.
  • The triangle featured an ABCDE wave structure, with key levels at $0.11, $1.96, $0.30, $0.74, and $0.50 representing each wave’s conclusion.
  • XRP broke out of the triangle in November 2024 and rallied to an all-time high of $3.66 in July 2025, before retracing to its current price of $1.38.
  • The ongoing retracement is part of the reaccumulation trend that has persisted since March 2020, when the triangle first formed.
  • If the pattern plays out, short-term price targets stand at $5.3, $8.6, and $12.8, with long-term projections reaching $186 by February 2031.

The Multi-Year Triangle

This structure was mentioned in an analysis by market watcher Ahmed Ibrahim. Specifically, he called attention to a symmetrical triangle pattern on the 3-month chart that traces back to March 2020, when XRP hit a floor price of $0.11. 

Notably, this low became the starting point of the triangle’s lower trendline as buyers began stepping in at these depressed prices. The recovery that followed was strong, carrying XRP all the way up to $1.96 in April 2021 and hitting the first major high within the structure.

From the $1.96 peak, XRP ran into resistance and turned lower, and this decline formed the triangle’s upper trendline. What followed was an ABCDE wave pattern that played out over several years. 

Specifically, Wave A ended at the $0.11 low in March 2020. Wave B topped out at $1.96 in April 2021. Wave C found its bottom at $0.30 in January 2023. Wave D then recovered to $0.74 in March 2024, before Wave E wrapped up at $0.50 in November 2024, right as the triangle reached its final compression point.

XRP 3M Chart Ahmed Ibrahim
XRP 3M Chart | Ahmed Ibrahim

XRP’s Breakout, Rally, and Retest

When XRP broke out of the triangle in November 2024 from the $0.50 level, it led to a strong rally that carried the token to a peak of $3.60 in July 2025. However, XRP met resistance near this high and has since pulled back, with the current pullback representing a retest of the triangle breakout.

Crucially, Ibrahim pointed out that the reaccumulation phase that started with the triangle back in March 2020 is still ongoing as of March 2026, making this a six-year structure that remains active. 

The retracement XRP is currently experiencing aligns with how large technical patterns tend to behave after a breakout, where price returns to the breakout area before continuing in the direction of the original move.

XRP Price Targets and Possible Timelines

Ibrahim also shared important price levels that he believes traders should pay close attention to. Specifically, he sees the main correction zone sitting between $1.02 and $0.90, with the possibility of the pullback stretching as far as $0.63 under more severe conditions. 

To the upside, he expects repeated bounces around $1.92, and he sees a stable move for XRP above $2.20 as confirmation that bullish momentum has returned. However, a drop below $0.384 would cancel the entire bullish case.

On the target side, Ibrahim set short-term price objectives at $5.3, $8.6, and $12.8, while his long-term targets reach $31, $94, and $186. For these projections, he shared specific timeframes, pointing to May 2026 for the short-term targets, November 2028 for the mid-range levels, and February 2031 for the longer-term goals.

Arthur Hayes Says He Will Not Invest Even $1 in Bitcoin Right Now: Details

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Arthur Hayes Says He Will Not Invest Even $1 in Bitcoin Right Now: Details

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, maintains a long-term bullish view on Bitcoin but says he will hold off investing until U.S. monetary policy loosens.

Key Points

  • Hayes said he would not invest in Bitcoin right now, citing geopolitical uncertainty.
  • Instead, the BitMEX co-founder plans to buy Bitcoin once the U.S. Federal Reserve begins easing monetary policy.
  • Hayes warned that a prolonged US-Iran war could push Bitcoin below $60,000, potentially triggering liquidations.
  • Despite short-term caution, he maintains a $250,000 Bitcoin price prediction by 2026.

Hayes Advises Patience Amid Market Uncertainty

In a recent episode of the Coin Stories podcast, Hayes explained that he would not invest a single dollar in Bitcoin at the current moment. He emphasized a cautious approach, citing ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, as a potential source of market instability.

Hayes suggested that these tensions might force the U.S. Federal Reserve to increase liquidity, which could ultimately impact both equities and cryptocurrencies. He made it clear that his investment decisions would closely follow central bank actions rather than short-term market movements.

Timing Bitcoin Purchases Around Monetary Policy

Hayes stressed that money printing, rather than war itself, is the key driver for Bitcoin’s long-term growth. He indicated he would start acquiring Bitcoin once central banks begin easing monetary policy and expanding liquidity.

While taking a cautious stance in the short term, Hayes reaffirmed his optimism for the cryptocurrency. Specifically, he believes Bitcoin will eventually surpass $100,000, suggesting the current period of lower prices may be temporary.

Current Market Snapshot

As of this writing, Bitcoin was trading near $69,609, down 45% from its October 2025 high of $126,080. 

Hayes warned that prolonged geopolitical tensions could push prices below $60,000, potentially creating a cascade of liquidations. Bitcoin had briefly dipped to this level on February 6, 2026, before recovering modestly.

This snapshot illustrates the volatility Hayes is closely monitoring, reinforcing his decision to wait for clearer signals from the Federal Reserve before investing.

Long-Term Price Predictions Remain Strong

Despite near-term uncertainties, Hayes remains confident in Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory and projects it will reach $500K by 2026. He reiterated this forecast earlier this month, showing continued faith in the cryptocurrency’s growth potential.

Additionally, other market analysts, including Michaël van de Poppe, have highlighted that a strong performance in the Nasdaq could provide additional support for Bitcoin and altcoins, suggesting positive momentum may be on the horizon.

Navigating Volatility with a Strategic Approach

Hayes’ perspective balances optimism with prudence. While he anticipates substantial long-term gains, he underscores that investors should remain attentive to central bank policies and global geopolitical developments.

For now, Hayes recommends a careful wait-and-see approach, allowing monetary policy signals to guide strategic Bitcoin investments. His approach highlights the importance of timing and macroeconomic context in navigating the cryptocurrency market.

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