XRP Mega Cycle Signals Repeat of 2017’s Face-Melting Rally - Here’s Why This Time Could Be Bigger
Brace for impact—XRP's chart patterns are flashing identical signals to its legendary 2017 bull run. The same technical formations that preceded its historic 35,000% explosion are reappearing with terrifying precision.
Patterns Don't Lie
Weekly RSI divergences mirroring the pre-pump setup. Volume accumulation spikes hitting 2017-level intensity. Whale accumulation patterns showing institutional players positioning like they smell blood in the water.
Market Mechanics Unleashed
Regulatory clarity finally cutting through the FUD that held XRP back during previous cycles. Traditional finance pipelines opening floodgates for institutional capital—because nothing gets bankers excited like buying something they previously sued.
Cycle theorists pointing to the four-year halving rhythm aligning perfectly with XRP's previous explosion timeline. The same traders who caught the 2017 wave now circling with larger war chests and better infrastructure.
History doesn't repeat but it often rhymes—and right now XRP's chart is screaming an epic poem. Whether this becomes another face-melting rally or just another 'this time it's different' story remains to be seen—but the signals suggest betting against history might be the real risk.
Chart Comparison Shows Similar Cycle
Analyst EtherNasyonaL shared a chart comparing XRP’s current structure to its 2017 cycle. The earlier MOVE showed accumulation, a breakout, re-accumulation, and a parabolic distribution before the drop. That run pushed XRP from fractions of a cent to more than $3.
Interestingly, the 2025 chart follows a similar path. XRP has completed its accumulation and is now consolidating in re-accumulation. If the cycle repeats, the next move could be a rally into distribution, with projections pointing above $5–$7.
EtherNasyonaL commented: “Ripple face melting high is loading right there.” It suggests the market may be setting up for another steep rally.
Fractal Analysis Points to $6–$7
EGRAG crypto shared a fractal-based view of XRP/USDT on the 5-day timeframe. A yellow fractal from an earlier breakout was applied to the current move to project possible price action.
Notably, the analysis shows XRP trading inside a rising channel, supported by upward-sloping averages. Fibonacci extensions are marked at $3.9 and $5.6, with further projections toward $6–$7 by mid-November. A longer extension points to $9.
EGRAG CRYPTO wrote:
#XRP – A Potential Similar Set-Up!
I’ve been analyzing the yellow fractal from a previous setup and trying to fit it into various formations.
Based on the fractal formation analysis, it suggests that by mid-November, #XRP could be around $6 to $7!
Fractals can indeed be… pic.twitter.com/HmIlK77Lrr
— EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) September 18, 2025
The post added that fractals are tools for mapping patterns, not guarantees.
ETFs Bring XRP to U.S. Exchanges
XRP is also gaining attention in traditional markets. On September 18, REX Shares and Osprey Funds will launch the first U.S. exchange-traded funds tied to XRP and Dogecoin on the Cboe BZX Exchange. The tickers will be XRPR and DOJE.
The 1st $XRP and $DOGE Spot ETFs go live today.
On Sept 18, 2025, REX Shares and Osprey Funds will launch the first U.S.-listed ETFs offering direct exposure to XRP and Dogecoin.$XRPR and $DOJE mark a major step in bringing altcoins into regulated, mainstream finance. pic.twitter.com/ILqwkCj7gW
— CryptoPotato Official (@Crypto_Potato) September 18, 2025
Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart explained: “This isn’t “pure” spot. But it will hold spot directly and other spot XRP ETFs from around the world to get its exposure.” He added that the filings allow for the use of derivatives if needed, though that is not the main design.
Consequently, the new ETFs give traditional investors another way to access XRP. This comes as technical analysts point to chart structures similar to the 2017 cycle, when XRP surged in one of its strongest historical rallies.
