XRP is back in the spotlight with fresh momentum building across technical charts, blockchain activity, and whale wallets.
A prominent analyst has projected a possible 530% price breakout, pointing to key indicators that suggest a bullish surge may be imminent.
Meanwhile, XRP’s on-chain metrics are showing dramatic growth — and the richest XRP holders are preparing accordingly.
Analyst Predicts XRP Could Soar to $5.30
According to crypto market analyst Javon Marks, XRP is nearing the breakout point of a long-term bullish formation. If historical patterns repeat, XRP could rally over 530%, targeting the $5.30 mark — a price not seen even during the 2018 or 2021 peaks.
Marks points to:
- A sustained multi-year consolidation that mirrors previous explosive runs
- Strengthening buy-side momentum on daily and weekly charts
- Increasing social and investor sentiment surrounding the Ripple vs. SEC legal clarity
“XRP is showing signs of a parabolic move,” Marks wrote, warning investors to “prepare for what could be a significant rally.”
On-Chain Data Reaches Historic Highs
Further supporting the bullish thesis is the sharp spike in XRP’s on-chain metrics. According to recent reports:
- XRP Ledger recorded over 5.2 million daily transactions, reaching levels not seen since 2021
- Active wallet addresses surged, suggesting growing user engagement
- Transaction volume is up over 150% month-over-month
This kind of explosive activity has historically coincided with price breakouts in other large-cap cryptocurrencies.
XRP Rich List: Are You In?
As speculation around a rally grows, attention has also turned to the XRP rich list — a ranking of the top XRP wallet holders:
- The top 1% of holders own over 2.4 million XRP (~$2.6 million at current prices)
- The top 10% control nearly 80% of the total supply
- Mid-tier wallets (10K–100K XRP) have grown significantly, a sign of rising retail and institutional accumulation
These large holders, often referred to as whales, have been quietly increasing their positions since early Q2 2025 — typically a bullish signal.
What Needs to Happen for the $5.30 Target?
While excitement is building, analysts caution that XRP must first hold above $2.15–$2.25 and break above psychological resistance near $2.50 for the $5.30 target to come into play.
Key triggers to watch:
- Institutional adoption news, especially related to Ripple’s expanding payment rails
- Any update on a potential U.S.-based XRP ETF
- Continued legal clarity in ongoing SEC-related rulings
Current XRP Price Snapshot (as of June 17, 2025 @ 1:43 pm ET):
- XRP/USD: $2.17
- 24h Change: -3.1%
- Market Cap: $55.2B
- 24h Volume: $3.8B
What It Means for Investors
For long-time holders, XRP’s current setup may offer a rare opportunity to benefit from both technical and fundamental convergence.
With bullish analysts, explosive network activity, and whales on the move, XRP’s next few weeks could determine whether a multi-year breakout finally comes to fruition.
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