A prominent crypto investor has made bold price predictions for Bitcoin and XRP, forecasting new all-time highs (ATH) for both assets in May 2026. The investor projects Bitcoin will reach $140,000 and XRP will hit $7, based on a combination of macroeconomic models and technical analysis.
The prediction is grounded in the 5-year supercycle theory, popularized by financial expert Raoul Pal. This model suggests the traditional 4-year crypto bull cycle has been elongated due to broader business cycle dynamics and a lack of liquidity in the crypto space, potentially creating a one-time 5-year supercycle. Other industry figures like Tom Lee and former Binance CEO CZ have reportedly expressed agreement with this outlook. The analyst believes the final surge will occur after one more pump-and-dump event, driven by the psychological transition from Elliott Wave 2 to Wave 3, which is characterized by rapid price appreciation and institutional buying.
Concurrently, technical analysis for XRP indicates a potential bullish reversal. Analyst Ali Charts reports that the SuperTrend indicator on the daily chart has flashed a buy signal for the first time since January, suggesting waning selling pressure. XRP is currently trading around $1.43, having faced rejection in the $1.43-$1.48 resistance zone. A symmetrical triangle pattern has formed on lower timeframes, which could precede a 35% move upon a breakout.
On-chain data adds to the bullish case, with Santiment figures cited by Ali Charts showing whales accumulated approximately 360 million XRP in just one week, signaling large investors are positioning for higher prices. The key level to watch is $1.55; a daily close above this resistance would validate a breakout and open a path toward a $1.90 target, provided XRP maintains support above $1.30.
