According to social posts and on-chain trackers, XRP appears poised for a sharp move that could leave little time for slow decisions. Trader Altcoin Gordon cautioned that XRP’s upcoming move might unfold quickly and with force, telling traders to be ready before it takes off.
Price has been stuck below $3 for weeks, and September produced no clear upward momentum, leaving traders on edge as regulators and markets add to uncertainty.
Compression like this stores volatility. It does not promise an uptrend, but when a move comes it can be abrupt. Some traders see that as an opportunity; others see a risk of chasing a quick spike.
You’re either positioned BEFORE it happens, or begin for an entry once it does.
Reports have disclosed that research groups, including Sistine Research, say this is the third major compression since the last US election cycle.
Past compressions have been followed by big moves. In late 2024, XRP rose from $0.50 to above $3.40 within weeks — a rapid jump that surprised many.
Analysts now point to a range of possible outcomes, with targets that span from $8 to as much as $33 on extreme scenarios based on extensions and past cycle math. Those top-end figures are outliers and should be treated with caution.
On-chain data from Santiment shows large wallets holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP added over $300 million in three days.
Those wallets now hold close to 8 billion XRP, levels last seen in August before earlier rallies. Such accumulation can be bullish, though it can also set up fast squeezes that benefit early sellers.
If regulators delay or deny listings, sentiment could reverse. At the same time, broader crypto strength in Bitcoin and Ethereum has helped lift appetite for large-cap altcoins, and derivatives data shows rising futures volume and open interest around XRP.
XRP climbed to $2.94 today, up 3.30% as ETF hopes and technical setups drew attention. The $3.00 mark has become a near-term psychological target for some traders.
Whatever happens next, the market looks set for higher volatility. Investors will need both timing and discipline to navigate whichever direction the next move takes.
Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
