- Trading at $2.83, XRP price faces a crucial test at $3.66, with Fibonacci levels pointing to possible surges toward $4.27 and $5.21.
- Experts spot a seven-year double bottom and mega cup-and-handle pattern, with targets ranging from $7 to a bold $34.
- Skeptics warn that XRP’s weak BTC pair, stiff competition, and investor fatigue could cap gains despite bullish technicals.
The XRP price has dropped 1.2% in the last 24 hours to trade at $2.83 as of 10:30 a.m. EST on a 28.3% drop in trading volume to $4.4 billion. Despite this fall, a top crypto analyst thinks the asset is about to experience a breakout similar to that of 2017.
XRP Price To Have A ‘2017-Style Breakout’
Crypto enthusiasts are speculating on XRP, the digital token from Ripple, potentially repeating its epic 2017 surge. Back then, XRP price shot up from pennies to over $3, turning small investments into life-changing wins for early holders.
Now, in September 2025, with XRP trading around $2.81, an analyst has spotted similar patterns that could send it soaring again. One prominent voice, macro strategist Gert van Lagen, recently declared on X that “Ripple is ready to rip,” pointing to a seven-year double bottom pattern that’s broken out, with a first target of about $34. That’s a massive jump from current levels, echoing the explosive growth of 2017.
Diana, a popular XRP advocate, highlighted a “mega cup and handle” formation building over seven years, suggesting a break above $3.66 could push prices to $7 or higher. Even more bullish, Shibo compared XRP’s setup to Ethereum’s 2017 run, boldly predicting $589 per token—though that seems like a stretch for most folks.
XRP Price Finds Support, Eyes $3.66
Looking at the attached chart for XRP/USD on a 3-day timeframe, it’s clear why the excitement is building. The chart spans from October 2025 to December 2026, showing a mix of historical data and projected moves.
XRP sits at $2.8136 after a slight 1.08% dip, with volume at 68.24 million. The candlesticks reveal volatility, marked by an early climb from around $1, a sharp drop, then a recovery to highs near $3.66. It then consolidates in a range, with a recent pullback to the $2 mark before stabilizing.
The key to the analysis is the Fibonacci extension levels overlaid in purple, suggesting upside targets. From a base around $2.07, levels climb: 0 at $3.66 (recent high), 0.382 at about $2.75 (current support), up to 1.618 at $5.216 as a potential peak.
The pink horizontal bands mark resistance and support zones with price consolidation in between them. If XRP price breaks above the $3.66 high, it could trigger that ‘2017-style’ rip, pushing toward $4.27 (-0.272 fib extension) or even $5.21 (-0.618 fib extension).
However, watch the lower band, because if the price of XRP drops below $2, bears might take control.
What’s Next For XRP Price?
Not everyone is on board, though. Conservative analysts warn betting on a 2017 repeat is “extremely risky,” citing doubting long-term holders via NUPL data, a stuck XRP/BTC pair down 90%, and stiff competition from Ethereum, Solana, and stablecoins in payments. They argue $20 targets are unrealistic.
However, the crypto markets are unpredictable. While the chart and analysts paint a thrilling picture, remember 2017’s boom ended in a bust. Will history repeat? Only time will tell, but the setup has investors watching closely.
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