Crypto analyst predicts XRP’s next 800% breakout

XRP has staged a powerful comeback above $3, but a crypto analyst says the technicals now point to a breakout that could deliver returns few would have imagined.

Technical analyst Matt Hughes shared a chart this week showing a long-term Fibonacci extension that places XRP’s next major targets at $8.30, $13.39, and even $26.63. At its current price near $3.05, that would represent a gain of over 773%.

“XRP wants to play too,” Hughes remarked, suggesting the coin could soon follow in the footsteps of other large-cap tokens that have posted explosive rallies. His analysis points to years of consolidation finally breaking, with $3 serving as a launchpad rather than a ceiling.

Reaching Hughes’ top target would transform a $150,000 position in XRP into well over $1.3 million. Even his more conservative targets still suggest three- to fourfold gains for investors.

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A Fibonacci extension is a tool traders use to predict how far the price of an asset could move after breaking out of a key level. It’s based on the Fibonacci sequence, a series of numbers found in nature that markets often seem to follow. In technical analysis, traders use these ratios (like 1.618 or 2.618) to project future price targets beyond the usual support and resistance levels.

Ripple’s expanding reach

The optimism around XRP is not only technical. Ripple has quietly expanded its global partnerships, especially in cross-border payments and custody solutions. Just this month, Ripple strengthened ties with Spanish banking giant BBVA under Europe’s MiCA regulatory framework.

At the same time, speculation over an eventual XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) continues to swirl, especially after the approval of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the U.S. Bulls argue such a product could unlock billions in new demand.

Unrealistic

A $26 XRP would imply a $1.5 trillion valuation, larger than the current market cap of Bitcoin. Such numbers may be unrealistic without dramatic changes in adoption or regulation.

But XRP’s loyal community, often dubbed the “XRP Army,” sees history repeating. In 2017, XRP climbed more than 35,000% to reach its all-time high of $3.84.

La historia continúa

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile and risky. Readers should do their own research or consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.

This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Sep 13, 2025, where it first appeared in the MARKETS section. Add TheStreet as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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