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Expert Says Resilience That XRP Shows Doesn’t Happen by Accident

Lele Jima
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Expert Says Resilience That XRP Shows Doesn’t Happen by Accident

Vandell Aljarrah, the co-founder of Black Swan Capitalist, highlights XRP remarkable resilience in the crypto market since 2013. 

In a recent X post, Aljarrah stated that XRP traded at just $0.00589 in August 2013. He stressed that a decade later, the token still ranks among the top 10 cryptocurrencies with a price of $2.78.

XRP Survival Wasn’t Accidental

Aljarrah commended XRP’s resilience and longevity, noting that most cryptocurrencies usually fade away within a single market cycle. According to him, XRP’s survival over the years was not accidental.

In his view, crypto assets, such as XRP, that survive for such a long period do not disappear. Instead, they compound in value. He referred to XRP’s resilience and enduring strength as “staying power.”

XRP Incredible Performance

Indeed, data from CoinMarketCap confirms that XRP traded just above $0.005 in 2013. It crossed the $0.01 milestone later that same year and continued to post substantial gains, securing its place among the top 10 cryptos.

By January 2018, it had surged to an all-time high of $3.84. However, the journey was far from smooth, as XRP faced significant challenges along the way, including market volatility and a lengthy legal battle with the SEC.

Shortly after reaching its all-time high, XRP’s price tumbled below $0.9, the same month it had reached its all-time high. This kicked off a prolonged bear market for the coin.

Its condition worsened in December 2020 when the SEC sued Ripple, alleging the company sold XRP through an unregistered securities offering. In the aftermath, most major U.S. exchanges delisted the token, cutting off access for new traders.

However, these platforms have re-listed XRP after a federal judge ruled in August 2023 that Ripple’s secondary market sales did not violate securities laws.

The case ultimately resolved last month, bringing an end to the regulatory tension that had previously cast a dark cloud over XRP’s performance. It ranks among the top 10 largest cryptocurrencies globally, despite enduring a multi-year legal battle and bear market runs.

Notably, XRP reached a multi-year high of $3.65 in July 2025. While it has slipped below $3, the token continues to boast a yearly return of over 350%.

Meanwhile, considering its current price of $2.89, XRP has soared nearly 49,000% from its August 2013 low of $0.0058. Currently, it holds the fourth position in the global cryptocurrency ranking, boasting a market capitalization of $172.5 billion.

Top Analyst Highlights What Cardano Will Go Through Before a Rally to a New All-Time High of $4

Elendu Benedict
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Top Analyst Highlights What Cardano Will Go Through Before a Rally to a New All-Time High of $4

A top market analyst predicts that Cardano (ADA) will rally to a new all-time high, but would face ups and downs on its path to the unprecedented price mark.

Cardano currently trades at $0.798, occupying the 10th position in the cryptocurrency ranking by market cap. This brings its market cap to $28.5 billion, up 3.36% over the past 24 hours.

Cardano On a Path to Recovery

Specifically, the altcoin is on a path of recovery after a steep decline saw it drop 14.4% from $0.884 to a low of $0.756.

Notably, ADA has rebounded from this low to its current price but still trades around a crucial support area identified by analyst Rasool Ahmadi. His September 28 TradingView commentary highlighted that Cardano would continue to rise from the area to a zone marked red in the accompanying chart.

Cardano TradingViewAnalysis/Rasoolahmadi
Cardano TradingView Analysis/Rasoolahmadi

For context, the red zone aligns with the $0.88 to $0.90 region, marking a 10% to 13% increase from the current market price.

Another Leg Down Before Cardano Rally to $4

Interestingly, Cardano faces an even steeper correction than currently seen, according to Ahmadi’s analysis. The market watcher expects a massive downtrend towards the $0.61 to $0.64 support, an area he marked green in his chart.

Ahmadi noted that the area is the “best support” for Cardano, as it is a good entry point for spot positions. As a result, he projects that momentum from the support and potential buying pressure would catalyze a rally from the $0.64 support to the final destination.

Specifically, he predicted a 535% jump from the support to a new all-time high of $4. Notably, this marks a 401% growth from the current market price of $0.798.

Cardano to $4: A Common Bet Among Analysts

Meanwhile, the Cardano to $4 projection aligns with a growing belief that the current downside is only temporary, and prices will rebound in no time. Notably, several other analysts have also predicted that Cardano would attain the unprecedented price level this cycle.

For context, an August analysis from Cardano-based DEX Mintern projected a rally to $4. The account based the $4 price target on an ADA run to the upper resistance of a developing ascending channel on the 4-day chart.

Market trader Crypto Smith also shared a similar outlook for Cardano in a July X post. He identified a forming cup and handle pattern on the ADA chart, predicting that a breakout would channel the token towards $4.

Additionally, analyst Ali Martinez insisted that Cardano is repeating its price action from the previous cycle. This recurring development formed the basis for his prediction that Cardano would rally to between $4 and $6 this cycle.

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Wallet Awakens Moving 400 BTC

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Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Wallet Awakens Moving 400 BTC

A long-inactive Bitcoin wallet containing nearly $44 million in BTC has suddenly returned to life. 

The wallet, which had remained untouched since 2013, transferred around 400 Bitcoin on Monday in a series of transactions. The unusual activity comes amid renewed movement from so-called Satoshi-era wallets, accounts linked to Bitcoin’s earliest years.

Blockchain tracking platform Arkham Intelligence revealed that the wallet, listed as “1ArUG…zwaWT,” distributed its coins to several addresses. Most transfers were broken down into batches of 15 BTC, draining the entire wallet.

Funds Traced Back to Early Bitcoin Mining Activity

According to Lookonchain, a blockchain analytics firm, the coins were originally linked to mining activity nearly 15 years ago. This places the wallet in the category of early Bitcoin adopters.

Despite the transparency of blockchain records, the identity of the wallet’s owner remains a mystery.

830x Growth in Value Since Dormancy

Notably, the wallet last showed signs of activity in 2013, when Bitcoin traded at approximately $135 per coin. Fast forward to today, each Bitcoin is worth $111,763, marking an astonishing 830-fold increase in value. 

This remarkable growth underlines the extraordinary returns enjoyed by early adopters, many of whom mined or purchased Bitcoin when the cryptocurrency was largely considered experimental.

Part of a Larger Trend

This transfer is not an isolated incident. In recent months, several Satoshi-era wallets, accounts from Bitcoin’s first years, have reawakened.

In July, investment firm Galaxy Digital sold more than 80,000 BTC valued at $9 billion from an estate tied to an early Bitcoin investor.

A few months later, in September 2025, another dormant address containing 444 BTC, worth about $50 million, became active after nearly 13 years of silence.

More recently, a long-term holder moved over $5 billion in Bitcoin into Ethereum, securing nearly $4 billion worth of ETH after the reallocation. 

Together, these large-scale activations suggest that many early adopters are adjusting their strategies as Bitcoin prices reach fresh highs.

As of press time, Bitcoin is trading at $111,763, up 2.05% over the last day. The world’s largest cryptocurrency registered a new all-time high price of $124,457 on August 14, 2025.

Top Trader Opens Another Massive 20x XRP Short

Lele Jima
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Top Trader Opens Another Massive 20x XRP Short

A popular trader has opened a new $17.6 million short position on XRP, despite facing partial liquidation on XRP and Bitcoin during the recent rebound.

After several days in the red, the broader crypto market showed signs of recovery on Sunday, with XRP seeing slight gains. Over the past 24 hours, the price of XRP has increased by 2.69% and surpassed the $2.80 mark. 

As the recent surge lifted sentiment across the broader XRP community, it dealt a significant blow to a prominent trader, known by the pseudonym “Falllling.”  

$3.4M Loss on XRP and BTC Shorts 

According to Lookonchain, the trader faced a partial liquidation due to the rally, forcing them to close their short positions on Bitcoin and XRP and incur losses of about $3.4 million. 

For context, the trader had opened the short positions last week, which included a 1,366.67 BTC bet ($150 million) at 40x leverage and a 2.78 million XRP position ($7.7 million) at 20x leverage. The liquidation levels were set at $110,280 for Bitcoin and $3.0665 for XRP. Amid the recent rally, the trader closed both positions, resulting in a loss of $3.4 million. 

Trader Doubles Down 

Despite the setback, the trader doubled down on their short bet, reopening another 20x leveraged short position on 6.17 million XRP worth at $17.6 million.

This new XRP short position carries a liquidation target of $2.9155, which is slightly above the asset’s current price of $2.85. According to the data, the position is already incurring losses of approximately $34,000.  

The aggressive strategy underscores the high-risk nature of leverage trading. If the price of XRP rallies to $2.9155, that would wipe out the entire position, while a pullback below the entry level could deliver massive gains. 

Daily Liquidation Hits $348M Amid Latest Rally 

Meanwhile, the latest relief rally in the crypto market triggered liquidations worth $348.51 million in the past 24 hours. Short positions made up the bulk at $280.82 million, while longs accounted for $87.69 million. 

Of this, XRP contributed about $2.81 million to the short liquidations, whereas Bitcoin led the pack with $47.26 million. Notably, if XRP climbs to around $2.916, just above Falllling’s liquidation target of $2.9155, an estimated $43.92 million in short positions would be wiped out. 

CoinGlass potential liquidation for XRP
CoinGlass potential liquidation for XRP

Former Ripple Director Says You Can’t Back XRP with Gold

Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
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Former Ripple Director Says You Can’t Back XRP with Gold

Former Ripple director Matt Hamilton refutes a bold community claim that XRP could be gold-backed and reach nearly $3,000 by 2026.

This came after notable XRP community figure Baron Dominus stirred a conversation on X, claiming that XRP will be “gold-backed.”

According to Dominus, this supposed backing would enable the price of XRP to reach $2,953 by Q1 2026. He even suggested a price range of $10,000 to $35,000 could be possible as part of what he called an imminent “financial shift.”

Meanwhile, XRP is trading around $2.80 today, making the prediction an extraordinary leap.

Dominus’s claim attracted massive attention, with many dismissing the outlook as an “insane concept.”

Moreover, given the market implications of his projected $35,000 per XRP, some critics say he displays a lack of mathematical reasoning.

You Can’t Back XRP with Gold

In addition, former Ripple director and developer Matt Hamilton countered the statement, focusing on the gold backing. “You can’t back XRP with gold,” he said. “Sorry.”

His reply was a reality check amid the XRP community’s tendencies to cook up various theories to argue for lofty future price ambitions for the coin.

Why Gold-Backing Is Impossible

When another commenter joked that “crypto goes brrrr,” Hamilton elaborated, saying that this is precisely why XRP can’t be backed by gold. “XRP can’t go brrrrr.”

Hamilton’s remark highlights a major technical limitation: XRP has a fixed supply capped at 100 billion coins.

Unlike fiat currencies, XRP cannot be minted on demand to match or represent a gold-backed system. It lacks the elasticity necessary to function as a gold-backed asset, where supply responds to changes in reserves or redemptions.

Moreover, XRP does not need gold to derive its value. Instead, it derives its value from continued demand, adoption, utility, ecosystem growth, and speculation.

Hamilton’s subtle reply highlights the difference between the XRP Army hype and how the XRP Ledger really works. Essentially, tying XRP to gold is just not technically feasible, much less helping its price soar.

Do Gold-Backed Cryptos Even Exist?

However, gold-backed crypto assets do exist in the crypto space, typically as a feature of stablecoins. Gold-backed cryptocurrencies offer stability and security in contrast to the volatility of typical cryptocurrencies. Similar to gold ETFs, each token represents a fixed amount of gold, redeemable for the physical asset.

In June 2024, Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, launched aUSDT, pegged to the US dollar and over-collateralized by Tether Gold (XAUT). It is backed by physical gold stored in Switzerland.

Meanwhile, in July 2025, The Crypto Basic reported that Tether stores nearly 80 metric tons of gold worth $8 billion in a private Swiss vault.

As of March 2025, gold makes up about 5% of Tether’s reserves, rivaling holdings of major financial institutions like UBS.

Notably, Tether’s gold-backed token, XAUT, boasts a valuation of $941 million with a price similar to gold at $3,818.40.

Ethereum Founder Dumps PUPPIES and Other Memecoins

Zabi
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Ethereum Founder Dumps PUPPIES and Other Memecoins

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has once again distanced himself from speculative tokens sent to his wallet without approval.

In his latest move, Buterin liquidated two little-known memecoins, PUPPIES and ERC20, which had been sent without his consent. He then converted the proceeds into more stable holdings of 13,889 USDC and 28.58 ETH, valued at nearly $117,500.

Swift Exit from Unwanted Tokens

The transactions were reported by the blockchain tracking platform Lookonchain. It noted that the entire process took place within a two-hour window.

Buterin did not buy the tokens; they appeared in his wallet as unsolicited transfers, a common tactic that crypto developers use to tie their projects to high-profile figures.

Meanwhile, Buterin chose not to hold on to the tokens. Instead, he converted them into ETH and USDC.

Not His First Token Offload

This latest action is part of a longer history of similar sales. In late August, Buterin sold more than 2 trillion MANYU tokens, worth roughly $39,484, through the CoW Protocol exchange. Similarly, the tokens had been sent to him by members of the MANYU community without his consent.

Interestingly, the token’s market value gained momentum after the sale. At the time of reporting, MANYU was trading at $0.00000004959, showing a 56.7% rise over the previous 24 hours and a 140.9% increase over the past month.

This outcome highlights a paradox: while Buterin distances himself from speculative projects, his actions often bring fresh attention to the very tokens he tries to avoid.

The Landmark Shiba Inu Case in 2021

One of the most memorable examples of unsolicited tokens linked to Buterin came in 2021. Shiba Inu’s anonymous founder Ryoshi transferred a massive 500 trillion SHIB tokens, amounting to half of the coin’s total supply, to Buterin.

Rather than keeping the tokens, Buterin burned 410 trillion SHIB, permanently removing them from circulation. The remainder was donated to various causes, including the India Covid Relief Fund, managed by Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, along with several other charities.

At the time, SHIB’s price fell sharply following the unexpected transaction. Yet the coin eventually recovered and, within five months, achieved an all-time high, cementing its place among the most recognized memecoins in the market.

Vitalik’s Clear Message to Developers

Vitalik Buterin has long voiced his discomfort with being placed in the center of token-seeking projects without his consent. He has repeatedly stressed that developers should avoid transferring tokens or assigning him influence in decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).

At the time of the SHIB burn and donation, Buterin remarked, “Please do not give me coins or power in your project without my consent. I don’t want to be a locus of power of that kind. Better to send tokens directly to a charity, though, do talk to them first.”

Shiba Inu 1-Week Chart Reveals Bullish Structure That Could Lift Price

Elendu Benedict
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Shiba Inu 1-Week Chart Reveals Bullish Structure That Could Lift Price

Shiba Inu could be on the brink of a massive upside move as a recent analysis identifies a bullish structure formation on the weekly chart.

The analysis comes from “Market Spotter” in an X post, as Shiba Inu shows positive signs. Market data indicates that SHIB rebounded 4.7% from a low of $0.00001148 last week to close the week at $0.00001202, as bulls stepped in to stabilize prices.

Interestingly, the market commentator, who claimed to have been accurately predicting the price action of Shiba Inu, has identified a possible bullish development. He shared this yesterday, highlighting the likely target for the impending rally.

Shiba Inu Forming Bullish Wave

Market Spotter noted that SHIB is currently trading within a bullish wedge on the weekly timeframe. The structure began forming after March 2024 when SHIB hit a high of $0.00004567 and retraced, with prices fluctuating between the upper resistance and lower support trendlines within the triangle.

An accompanying chart shows that the last attempt by Shiba Inu to break out came from its run to $0.00001484 in early September. Upon reaching the resistance neckline, the token lost bullish momentum, crashing back to its current market price.

Shiba Inu Wedge Breakout/Market Spotter
Shiba Inu Wedge Breakout/Market Spotter

Big Shiba Inu Breakout Ahead

Meanwhile, the analyst now expects a breakout of the falling wedge, especially as prices become tighter within the triangle. The chart analysis suggests a bounce from the lower support of the wedge, ultimately defying the 18-month-old structure.

The analyst is particularly optimistic that the outbreak would spark a bullish development, with historical patterns providing context. SHIB broke out from a similar channel in February 2024, reaching its March 2024 high after another 18 months of consolidation from August 2022.

Meanwhile, for the target upon breakout, the chart highlights a potential retest of the structure’s origin. Specifically, SHIB could rally nearly fourfold, or 283%, from the current market price of $0.00001192 to the March 2024 peak price of $0.00004567.

Notably, the $0.00004567 target falls between the take-profit points identified in the analysis by MMBTrader. He predicted that Shiba Inu would rally first to $0.00003364 and then to $0.00005480. His ultimate Shiba Inu price prediction is an uptrend to $0.00007716, representing a 547% growth from the current market price.

Clear Bearishness Still Predominant

Despite the bullish outlook, some still believe Shiba Inu is in a clear bearish trend. While it has increased by nearly 2% in the past 24 hours, RTED_Investing recently highlighted that bearish momentum is building for Shiba Inu.

This came after Shiba Inu was rejected from the resistance at $0.00001360 two weeks ago. The market analyst noted that the token would fall further to the support at $0.00001100 if the one at $0.00001230 does not hold.

NBA Knows XRP: Star Tristan Thompson Urges NBA Teammates to Invest in XRP For Long-Term

Lele Jima
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NBA Knows XRP: Star Tristan Thompson Urges NBA Teammates to Invest in XRP For Long-Term

Canadian professional basketball star Tristan Thompson has revealed that his teammates are growing increasingly curious about cryptocurrencies like XRP. 

In a recent interview, Thompson shared that his teammates have been showing interest in XRP and frequently discuss the asset in group chats. According to him, they often ask whether they should buy more XRP whenever its price rallies.

However, rather than promoting quick trades or hype-driven purchases, Thompson encourages them to accumulate XRP and hold it with a long-term mindset. He urges them to apply the same dedication that helped them succeed in professional basketball to their cryptocurrency investments.

“I tell my teammates to hold for the long-term. Y’all should think the same way you bet on yourself to get to the NBA. That’s how you need to bet on these coins,” he remarked.

Support for Crypto

Besides XRP, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ star also advised his teammates to bet on the broader crypto market and the future of digital finance. He envisions a future where people will no longer rely on traditional banking institutions but instead manage money through digital wallets.

Thompson emphasized that this shift will be transformative and will impact how future generations interact with money. His comments highlight the growing influence of crypto in professional sports, where athletes are increasingly becoming both investors and advocates for digital assets.

Thompson has been a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency for a few years now. He also hosts a podcast dedicated to the topic of crypto. He admitted that at times he wished he had embraced digital assets earlier, particularly before signing his $82 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015.

Recently, Thompson reflected that pushing for his signing bonus to be paid in Bitcoin instead of cash would have gone down as one of the greatest gambles in American sports history.

XRP Is Like Kevin Durant

Though a Bitcoin enthusiast, Thompson has frequently spoken about XRP. In June, he compared digital assets to NBA legends, noting that XRP is akin to Kevin Durant, while Bitcoin and Ethereum are comparable to Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

Meanwhile, he’s not the only NBA veteran showing interest in XRP. Earlier this year, Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen asked his followers on X whether the token could realistically reach the $10 mark by 2026.

Amid this growing interest, XRP has experienced a slight recovery, rising 2.95% over the past 24 hours. It is currently trading at $2.85 per token.

Prediction: XRP Could Surge 1,000% if Ethereum Reaches $33,000

Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
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Prediction: XRP Could Surge 1,000% if Ethereum Reaches $33,000

Analyst EGRAG recently issued a daring forecast for Ethereum to surge to $33,000, simultaneously predicting a bold price move for XRP in such a scenario.

In a tweet, EGRAG highlighted a series of long-term technical patterns suggesting that ETH could climb far higher than its current level of $4,111. According to his analysis, Ethereum has a history of surpassing standard breakout targets.

How Ethereum Price Can Hit $33,000

The previous two major formations—a bull flag and a rectangle continuation pattern—saw ETH overshoot their measured targets by 145% and 181%, respectively. Averaging these moves gives a typical overshoot of around 163%.

Based on the current descending broadening wedge pattern, the measured breakout move indicates a potential ETH price of about $12,000. However, applying the historical overshoot average, EGRAG projects that Ethereum could climb as high as $33,000 in the next major rally.

Ethereum chart showing $33,000 price by EGRAG
Ethereum chart showing $33,000 price by EGRAG

For context, Ethereum would need to soar by 637% to reach $33,000 from its present price of $4,111. At this level, Ethereum’s market cap would be approximately $4 trillion.

Given this promising outlook for the largest altcoin in the market, EGRAG believes Ethereum’s momentum could spill over to XRP, the second-largest altcoin by market cap.

XRP Price if Ethereum Reaches $33K

Alongside his $33,000 Ethereum projection, EGRAG delivered a similarly bold forecast for XRP. With XRP currently trading at $2.85, the analyst declared that “XRP WILL DO IT TO $33,” describing it as a “written code.”

Reaching $33 from the current level would require XRP to surge by 1,000%. In other words, EGRAG is calling for XRP to outperform Ethereum in its journey to the $33,000 price level. At this $33 target, XRP’s market cap would be approximately $2 trillion.

In this latest analysis, EGRAG did not provide the same technical foundations to support XRP price reaching $33 as it did for Ethereum. However, in separate updates in the past, he has leveraged technical analysis to predict XRP prices as high as $27 to $45.

For instance, EGRAG used Fibonacci extensions from XRP’s 2018 high and 2020 low to project a target of $31. This aligns with the 1.618 Fib level—the same extension he applied when forecasting Ethereum at $8,000.

XRP and Ethereum Fib Targets EGRAG Crypto
XRP and Ethereum Fib Targets by EGRAG

He also identified a massive contracting triangle on XRP’s long-term chart, noting that its breakout in late 2024 supports the same bullish outlook. According to EGRAG, measuring the triangle’s height also produces a target of $31 to $33.

XRP to $50 if Ethereum Reaches $62,000

EGRAG is not the only analyst predicting ambitious price targets for XRP based on Ethereum’s trajectory.

XRP analyst Cryptoinsightuk suggested that if Ethereum hits $62,000, as predicted by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, XRP could surge to $50. This price would give it a market cap of around $3 trillion.

He argued that just as Ethereum’s bold forecasts are gaining mainstream attention, XRP deserves similar consideration, despite ongoing skepticism.

Top Expert Predicts XRP Three-Digit Overshoot Target

Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
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Top Expert Predicts XRP Three-Digit Overshoot Target

Market analyst EGRAG has outlined a bold scenario for XRP future trajectory, highlighting the potential for an explosive move toward $200.

The analysis is based on a monthly linear regression model plotted on a logarithmic scale. It suggests that XRP is once again approaching a critical inflection point.

The model is also supported by an R-squared value of 0.84754, which indicates a strong statistical fit, according to EGRAG. In other words, nearly 85% of XRP price historical movements can be explained within this framework, providing confidence in the long-term projections.

XRP’s History of Hits, Misses, and Overshoots

EGRAG noted that the XRP price has historically respected the regression channel, with three notable “hits” at the upper boundary. In one cycle, XRP price overshot the line by 570%, referring to the 2017/2018 price explosion. Meanwhile, in 2021, it fell short of the target by 45%.

EGRAG XRP monthly chartEGRAG XRP monthly chart

These precedents create three potential scenarios for the current cycle. According to EGRAG, a standard hit would lift XRP price to $27, while a repeat of the 2021 miss would limit gains to around $18. The most ambitious case, however, involves another major overshoot, which could send XRP skyrocketing toward $200.

XRP Price Cycle 3 in Motion

The current cycle, which began after the 2021 peak, is progressing within the same regression trend. With XRP price now trading closer to the midrange, the model indicates growing upward pressure as the market heads toward its next phase.

EGRAG noted that since the regression line is trending higher over time, even conservative targets will increase gradually. Still, it is the overshoot scenario that captures the imagination of XRP holders, as history shows that the asset has been capable of such extraordinary moves before.

While an exact outcome remains uncertain, the analysis frames a range of possibilities between $18 and $200. The latter represents a best-case overshoot, and though ambitious, it reflects XRP’s historical capacity to outperform expectations.

Notably, the XRP price is currently under selling pressure, with the coin trading at $2.81, down 7.3% over the past week. The move to $200 from here would require a price growth of 7,017%. Meanwhile, the more conservative outlook of $18 demands a surge of 540%.

It is worth mentioning that the $200 price forecast would give XRP a market cap of approximately $12 trillion.

“Just Theory, Nothing Real”

The potential outcome has caused many to challenge EGRAG’s ambitious price projection. One X user, “Cryptonardo,” dismissed his analysis as purely theoretical, claiming that it is far from realistic for the XRP price.

He criticized the projection, stressing that even reaching $27 would give XRP a market cap of over $1.6 trillion, something he considers far-fetched, much less an outlook calling for a $200 price. He argued that such a projection is highly unlikely given the current levels of adoption, liquidity, and competition.

Meanwhile, EGRAG maintained that a potential market cap does not mean XRP must attract trillions before reaching that price. Instead, the valuation is based on a multiplier effect.

Still, Cryptonardo maintained that XRP realistically cannot have a market cap that surpasses that of Bitcoin and Ethereum.

 

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