XRP Primed for Explosive Rally? Analyst Spots Unprecedented Market Signals

Crypto markets twitch as XRP shows unusual accumulation patterns—while Bitcoin maximalists scramble to explain why their ’digital gold’ narrative suddenly sounds like a boomer bond prospectus.

The setup: On-chain data reveals whales are gobbling up XRP at levels last seen before its 2017 parabolic run. This time? Regulatory clarity cuts both ways—the SEC lost its lawsuit theater, but institutional money still treats altcoins like contaminated sushi.

Why different: The analyst points to Ripple’s creeping dominance in cross-border settlements. SWIFT moves $5 trillion daily; if XRP shaves off 1% of that flow, the math gets stupid fast. Of course, that’s assuming banks don’t just build their own chains (they will).

Bottom line: Every cycle needs its villain-turned-hero story. XRP’s 80% crash from ATH makes it the perfect contrarian bet—or the ultimate bagholder trap. Place your bets before the next ’institutional adoption’ press release drops.

Historical Price Rollercoaster

Back in March 2017, XRP burst in price, rising from $0.0055 to a high of $3.80. After peaking at that all-time high in January 2018, it fell hard. XRP initially broke through $2 on December 30, 2017. By January 13, 2018—two weeks later—it dipped below again. That initial test revealed the $2 level was more resistance than support for new buyers.

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Failed Breaks After Rally

XRP attempted to break past that level once more in April 2021. It peaked at $1.96 but could not make further progress. From January 2018 all the way up to December 2024, the $2 line acted as a ceiling. Traders watched it cap price action for almost seven years. Every time XRP hit against that wall, it fell back into the $1 zone.

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Thats about as clean as it gets.

This time it is different.

This time it’s XRP. pic.twitter.com/9mK8QVuQVX

— Guy on the Earth (@guyontheearth) May 9, 2025

Based on reports, XRP finally cleared the $2 trendline in December 2024, when broader markets jumped on a bullish wave. Since then, the coin has stayed above this line for almost five months. That’s a first in XRP’s history. While its bounce hasn’t been as fast as Bitcoin’s or Ethereum’s, holding this level longer than ever feels different.

As per “Guy on the Earth,” remaining above $2 WOULD pave the way for greater prices. He previously predicted an increase to $3.30, which already occurred. His next goal rests at $5.30, where he advises traders to take profit. He said “this time is different” for the altcoin.

This trend in prices is just half the story. Ripple’s legal battle against the SEC and regulatory updates for crypto would do the trick. On-chain metrics such as active accounts or large transfers would put some perspective behind that $2 hold.

Traders should pay attention to sudden spikes in daily volume around this line. If XRP drops below $1.80 on a daily chart, some analysts will declare the setup invalid. For the moment, however, many view this extension above $2 as a signal that XRP’s next act could be better than its previous one.

Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView