XRP Faces Bearish Pressure; Analysts Warn of Unrealistic Wealth Claims

Friday, 29/08/2025 | 17:10 GMT by Tareq Sikder
  • A $100 XRP would need a $6 trillion market cap, well above the $3.9 trillion crypto market.
  • Analysts predict mixed outcomes for XRP, with long-term targets ranging from $4 to $15.
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XRPUSD showed a strong bearish move on the H1 chart and is trading near 2.82500 at the time of writing. The level had earlier produced a notable intraday bounce, suggesting it remains an area of interest. A bullish reversal could lead to choppy price action, while a break below may add further bearish pressure on the shorter timeframes.

Analysts have disputed viral claims that small XRP investments could lead to significant wealth. They argued that such expectations are misleading and rely on unrealistic price projections.

Market Cap Limits Challenge Higher Targets

A recent analysis from the YouTube channel Discover Crypto noted that even larger allocations would deliver limited returns unless extreme price levels are reached.

You may find it interesting at FinanceMagnates.com: Bitcoin Finds Support; Analysts Highlight US Offshore Access Impact on Crypto.

Higher valuations would require market capitalizations far beyond the current size of the global cryptocurrency market.

XRPUSD, H1 Chart, Source: TradingView
XRPUSD, H1 Chart, Source: TradingView

XRP/BTC Pair Shows Technical Signals

On the technical side, the review highlighted tightening Bollinger Bands in the XRP to Bitcoin pair, often a sign of major price moves. Support was identified around 2,500 satoshis, with potential targets of 3,000 and 4,200 if resistance levels break.

Wyckoff Pattern Suggests Potential Upside

The chart was also said to resemble a Wyckoff accumulation pattern, which can precede price gains. Based on this, targets between $4 and $5 were suggested, alongside a speculative case pointing much higher. However, the analyst cautioned that such outcomes would depend on adoption and capital inflows not currently visible.

Analysts Outline Mixed Scenarios for XRP Amid Stable Technicals

Crypto analyst Cilinix Crypto provided an update on XRP, noting that technical conditions are stable, though broader trends could support upward movement. Near-term targets were identified between $3.07 and $3.13, with $3.13 as the primary level, while a longer-term $3.30 target may face resistance.

Read More: Bitcoin Correction, Fed Policy, and “Weimar Lite”: Analyst Warns of Volatile Decade.

Other analysts have outlined various scenarios for XRP, currently trading near $2.90. CoinsKid projects a minimum upside of $4.13, noting a potential fifth-wave pattern, with short-term support at $2.66 and broader bullish outlook contingent on holding above $1.91.

Forecasts differ widely, with DeepSeek AI expecting XRP to trade between $3.50 and $5.00 by late 2025, and longer-term projections extending to $8.00–$15.00 by 2030, influenced by regulation and adoption trends.

James Crypto Space sees a possible $9 level if historical patterns repeat, while Zack Rector suggests a range of $5 to $15 depending on market conditions.

XRPUSD showed a strong bearish move on the H1 chart and is trading near 2.82500 at the time of writing. The level had earlier produced a notable intraday bounce, suggesting it remains an area of interest. A bullish reversal could lead to choppy price action, while a break below may add further bearish pressure on the shorter timeframes.

Analysts have disputed viral claims that small XRP investments could lead to significant wealth. They argued that such expectations are misleading and rely on unrealistic price projections.

Market Cap Limits Challenge Higher Targets

A recent analysis from the YouTube channel Discover Crypto noted that even larger allocations would deliver limited returns unless extreme price levels are reached.

You may find it interesting at FinanceMagnates.com: Bitcoin Finds Support; Analysts Highlight US Offshore Access Impact on Crypto.

Higher valuations would require market capitalizations far beyond the current size of the global cryptocurrency market.

XRPUSD, H1 Chart, Source: TradingView
XRPUSD, H1 Chart, Source: TradingView

XRP/BTC Pair Shows Technical Signals

On the technical side, the review highlighted tightening Bollinger Bands in the XRP to Bitcoin pair, often a sign of major price moves. Support was identified around 2,500 satoshis, with potential targets of 3,000 and 4,200 if resistance levels break.

Wyckoff Pattern Suggests Potential Upside

The chart was also said to resemble a Wyckoff accumulation pattern, which can precede price gains. Based on this, targets between $4 and $5 were suggested, alongside a speculative case pointing much higher. However, the analyst cautioned that such outcomes would depend on adoption and capital inflows not currently visible.

Analysts Outline Mixed Scenarios for XRP Amid Stable Technicals

Crypto analyst Cilinix Crypto provided an update on XRP, noting that technical conditions are stable, though broader trends could support upward movement. Near-term targets were identified between $3.07 and $3.13, with $3.13 as the primary level, while a longer-term $3.30 target may face resistance.

Read More: Bitcoin Correction, Fed Policy, and “Weimar Lite”: Analyst Warns of Volatile Decade.

Other analysts have outlined various scenarios for XRP, currently trading near $2.90. CoinsKid projects a minimum upside of $4.13, noting a potential fifth-wave pattern, with short-term support at $2.66 and broader bullish outlook contingent on holding above $1.91.

Forecasts differ widely, with DeepSeek AI expecting XRP to trade between $3.50 and $5.00 by late 2025, and longer-term projections extending to $8.00–$15.00 by 2030, influenced by regulation and adoption trends.

James Crypto Space sees a possible $9 level if historical patterns repeat, while Zack Rector suggests a range of $5 to $15 depending on market conditions.

About the Author: Tareq Sikder
Tareq Sikder
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About the Author: Tareq Sikder
A Forex technical analyst and writer who has been engaged in financial writing for 12 years.
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