XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency, is the subject of bullish predictions from analysts and institutional figures, with price targets ranging from $4 to $9 in the next major market cycle. Michel Oliver, head of Tokentus Investment AG, recently stated in an interview with German media platform Der Aktionär TV that XRP could climb as high as $9. He cited the steady growth in institutional adoption and expanding partnerships with banks, fintech firms, and payment providers across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East as primary drivers.
Oliver emphasized that improving regulatory clarity in several regions has bolstered trust among large investors. He believes the next bull market will reward projects with real-world utility, and XRP's role in improving cross-border payments by reducing transaction time and costs positions it for stronger long-term demand.
Supporting this optimistic outlook, XRP has shown a robust recovery performance. Since a market downturn in February, XRP has recovered nearly 19%, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum, which recovered only around 6%. On a weekly basis, XRP is up nearly 4%, while Bitcoin and Ethereum are down about 1.5% and 3.2%, respectively.
Technical analysts are also pointing to favorable market structures. XRP Ledger developer, known as Bird, highlighted a significant liquidity imbalance. He noted that most liquidity below the current price has been cleared, while deep liquidity is stacked above, extending toward the $4 region. Bird explained that markets naturally gravitate toward these liquidity zones, which are packed with short positions and stop-loss orders. A move into these zones could trigger a cascade of short liquidations, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of buying pressure and potentially fueling a rapid rally toward $4.
Separately, market analyst 'Master of Crypto' identified a critical technical juncture. XRP is currently testing the upper trendline of a downtrend channel near $1.8. A decisive break and hold above this level with strong volume could trigger a surge toward $2.00. Conversely, a rejection could lead to a final pullback toward the key support zone around $1.40 before any significant breakout.
As of the latest data, the XRP price is trading around $1.46, having faced some daily selling pressure. The weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI) is in the mid-30s, indicating weak momentum but potentially slowing selling pressure.
