XRP is still in the middle of the $1 range, trading between $1.38 and $1.46 over the past 24 hours, for example. Although XRP is trading with some stability compared to last week’s crash, the outlook among crypto traders and analysts is divided.
Some traders are positioning for added disadvantagewhile others anticipate a recovery to higher price levels. A technical view shared on
It’s no secret that much of the XRP community on social media believes the token is about to enter double-digit territory. Expectations of a quick move to $10 have become increasingly common in recent discussions on various social media platforms. However, an analysis which was shared by Crypto analyst Crypto Patel pushes back against the optimism surrounding a direct move to $10 in the next alternate season.
Analysts are wondering if $10 comes before a drop to $1
Recent price action, especially the crash in early February, has shown that the market-wide sentiment needed for XRP to trade at $10 may not be there yet. According to Crypto Patel, the path is to $10 may not be as linear as many expect.
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Army is focused on a $10 target, but the price action could first test that belief through a deeper corrective phase. The important question the analyst raises is whether XRP will head straight for double digits, or will it return to $1 first?
Clues to that answer can be found on the monthly candlestick chart, which shows a higher chance of XRP revisiting the $1 area before a sustained push towards $10 occurs. XRP is currently trading about 60% below its July 2025 peak, and the chart highlights a broad resistance band above current prices and a well-defined accumulation zone lower.
The structure shows that while a repeat of the brutal 96% collapse from $3.28 to $0.105 in 2018 is unlikely, a controlled retracement below $1 cannot be ruled out. Strong support is well below the $1 level, and the analyst suggested that the $0.70 to $0.50 region would be the most attractive long-term accumulation area if the price falls below $1.
Patience over FOMO
Chasing prices at local highs carries significant risks in the current setup. The best place to buy, according to the analyst, is between $0.70 and $0.50. The $1 level is also a reasonable entry point, but only for small positions. The most important thing, however, is patience and not falling into FOMO at the top.
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At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $1.42. A decisive move higher, especially a weekly close above the USD 1.50 level, would probably change sentiment back to a more bullish perspective.
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