XRP May Be Gearing Up for Another Significant Breakout as Technical Signals Align and Regulatory Pressure Continues to Ease

The token, which recently recovered from prolonged stagnation below $1, is back in focus among analysts who see room for renewed upside—if the right narrative takes hold.

The price of the cryptocurrency XRP has risen sharply in recent months after a prolonged period of stagnation. The token, which recently recovered from prolonged stagnation below $1, is now back in focus among analysts who see room for renewed upside - if the right narrative takes hold.

According to crypto trader and analyst Scott Melker, the past surge of XRP may be only the beginning. Its momentum was largely driven by a key turning point: a court ruling that effectively removed the label of “security” from the token. That legal milestone lifted a major overhang and opened the door for institutional interest, including potential inclusion in ETF products and discussions around its use in strategic U.S. digital reserves.

But Melker believes that XRP needs a new catalyst to continue surging. Although the regulatory breakthrough was huge, there is still some uncertainty in the market. For example, the financial penalties in the case of Ripple with the SEC are still pending, and a proposed $50 million settlement was recently rejected by Judge Analisa Torres, who cited a lack of legal grounds for the ruling. This decision leaves the final outcome of the Ripple’s dispute hanging, which may delay investor confidence.

However, technical analysts are upbeat on XRP. According to market watcher Ted Pillow, the token has broken above a long-standing descending resistance line, forming a strong support base around $2.40. The formation resembles a classic “cup and handle” pattern, which often precedes bullish continuation.

If the bulls can maintain control and push through the Fibonacci level, they may encounter another band of resistance in the $2.90 to $3.00 range. But failure to hold current support may see it dip back toward $2.00.

Overall, the road ahead for XRP remains uncertain, but it appears to be entering a decisive phase - one where market structure, legal clarity and investor sentiment will collectively determine whether it becomes the next major altcoin to breakout.