While recent news of Ripple’s stablecoin launch did not affect XRP significantly,bitget analysts maintain that XRP’s chart presents solid reasons to remain bullish.
In a commentary shared on X, analyst Alex Clay mentioned that XRP now boasts a strong macro chart. He pointed out that some may have overlooked the fact that XRP recently experienced a significant breakout on the monthly chart above a major resistance zone that had been characterized by heavy supply pressure.
Notably, the XRP breakout occurred above the $2 price point, around which XRP consolidated for a few weeks. This region had previously posed resistance during the last two cycles when XRP struggled to maintain dominance above $2 in 2018 and 2021.
However, Clay’s chart suggests that XRP has overcome this challenge, as the asset has been trading above $2 since December 1, when it reclaimed the region. According to him, this indicates that XRP is now “looking extra bullish.”
He suggested that, with the ongoing pattern, a double-digit price is attainable for XRP in this cycle.
In his projected continuation of the XRP bull run, as XRP still remains above $2, currently trading at $2.12, Clay’s first target for the asset is $5.365, which aligns with the 1.618 Fibonacci level. This price will materialize if XRP sees a 251% rally from its current floor price.
Meanwhile, Clay’s second target for XRP is $8.623, corresponding with the 2.618 Fibonacci level. To reach this level, XRP would need to expand by 414%.
However, the analyst is setting his sights even higher, suggesting $10 is possible—a 509% return from current levels.
Aside from Clay, other analysts have also observed breakouts in XRP’s chart, fueling bold price predictions for the asset.
At press time, XRP is trading at $2.11, having lost all gains made from the initial announcements of Ripple’s RLUSD launch. The news briefly propelled XRP to $2.72, but Bitcoin’s instability in the $100K range has wiped out all the accrued gains.
Previously, some market commentators suggested that XRP was awaiting a major news event to spark a new phase in its bull run. The launch of Ripple’s RLUSD was seen as a potential catalyst, but the announcement failed to trigger the expected price surge.
Now, market participants are looking to the potential termination of Ripple’s multi-year lawsuit, which is expected with the inauguration of the incoming pro-crypto Donald Trump administration. In parallel, XRP proponents are hopeful for the approval of XRP ETFs, as Trump has appointed pro-crypto SEC chairman Paul Atkins.