Holding XRP Now Could Be ’Suicide’—But Analyst Predicts a Stunning $2.55 Rebound by Mid-2025

XRP holders are stuck between a rock and a hard place—hodling now might feel like financial self-harm, but one analyst insists the pain could pay off.

Mid-term price target: $2.55. That’s the number flashing on traders’ dashboards after a controversial report dubbed the current slump 'a necessary evil.'

Active verbs only? Check. The token 'bleeds' today, 'rebounds' tomorrow—classic crypto whiplash. And let’s be real: if you wanted stability, you’d have bought bonds (or a mattress to stash cash under).

Key takeaway? The market’s playing chicken with XRP holders. Fold now, and you might miss the comeback. Stay in—and pray the analyst isn’t just another finance charlatan with a crystal ball.

XRP Price PredictionXRP Price Prediction This pattern appears to have been in play for some time. The lower support line of the wedge has been tested multiple times, most notably on May 6 when XRP dipped to $2.08 but quickly rebounded. Price movements toward the support were also halted on June 5 at $2.06 and on June 23 at $1.96. On the upper side, resistance held firm, for instance near $2.33 on June 16. Breakout Attempt and Potential Pullback Toward $2.00 Recently, XRP broke above the wedge pattern, briefly reaching $2.32, suggesting a possible bullish breakout. However, the analyst warns that XRP remains close to a significant daily support level at $2.00, which also coincides with a psychological round number. This level, described as a "main daily support area," has historically attracted buying interest and may serve as a springboard for a rebound if tested again. A drop to this support WOULD require a 12.28% decline from current levels. Should XRP find support there and rebound, Mad Whale projects a minimum upside of 11.84% from the current price, with a target of $2.55. Analyst’s Education Section Meanwhile, in his education section, the analyst is urging XRP traders to reconsider their positions, warning that holding onto a trade without clear technical justification is often driven by emotion rather than strategy. He specifically says holding is suicide.  In the commentary, the analyst emphasized that “hope is not a strategy,” and argues that mental capital can be drained faster than account balances when traders convince themselves that a rebound is just a matter of time. He highlighted common pitfalls, such as ignoring RSI divergence, weakening momentum, or signs of institutional exit to point to a recent case where holders of a hyped altcoin suffered a 48% drop within five days after failing to act on key warning signals. To help traders avoid emotional traps, the analyst recommends four TradingView tools: Volume Profile, RSI Divergence, Smart Money Concepts, and Session Volume indicators. These tools, according to Mad Whale, help spot when price action is no longer in the trader’s favor and when conviction in the trend has faded.  The analyst advises traders to ask themselves whether their reasons for holding are rooted in structure or denial. The takeaway is that sometimes holding is wise, but more often, it’s just avoidance wrapped in hope.