• XRP’s breakout continues with strong support above the 50-day EMA, signaling bullish momentum.
• Speculation on an XRP ETF could attract $6B in investment, driving massive demand.
• XRP targets $3.30 resistance, with analysts eyeing $15; a target that’s a far stretch.

XRP has been the top-performing asset in the market recently, continuing its upward trend after a brief slowdown. The driving force? Speculation on the government and big institutions embracing Ripple’s network. Trump’s past meetings with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse have also added fuel to XRP’s breakout.

The chances of a Bitcoin strategic reserve under the Trump administration has also added excitement. While the odds are low for such a move in the early days of his presidency, experts suggest that any announcements regarding Bitcoin could send prices soaring.

XRP’s Technical Breakout

Cryptocurrency analyst Lark Davis opened up bout XRP’s strong breakout from a triangle pattern, signaling a potential continuation of the bullish trend. Davis points to several factors driving the XRP hype train. One of the biggest is the possible approval of an XRP ETF. 

After years of sparring with the SEC, XRP is now seen as one of the leading contenders for an ETF. Experts estimate that an XRP ETF could attract up to $6 billion in investment, creating massive demand.

Adding to the excitement are also rumors about Ripple’s involvement in major deals and the possibility of tax-free crypto trading in the U.S. Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, if it were to gain widespread adoption, can amplify XRP demand as it gets burned with each transaction.

Market Strength and Indicators

While many altcoins have stumbled and fallen below their 50-day exponential moving average (EMA) XRP has held strong, staying above this key level. 

A MACD bullish crossover on January 11th further supported this bullish theory.

This mirrors the pattern seen back in November 2024 when XRP soared from $0.50 to nearly $3. While another 500% rally might be a stretch, the current breakout and MACD alignment could mean that XRP could see continued growth.

XRP Price Targets

The next critical level for XRP is $3.30. If XRP manages to break through the $3.30 resistance level, the next major hurdle would be around $3.90.According to analyst Ali Martinez, XRP has broken out of a symmetrical triangle on the monthly chart, suggesting a possible upside target of $15. XRP is currently trading at $3.10, marking a 25% rise in over a week.