XRP Rally Forecasted to Hit $10 While Investors Wait

XRP has been making headlines recently, but many investors remain on the sidelines, anticipating a price drop that market experts believe may never happen. As XRP gains momentum in 2025, some analysts warn that those waiting for a crash could miss out on major gains.

Earlier this year, XRP rose to a local high of $3.4 in January. However, shortly after, the digital asset experienced a significant correction, sliding to around $2 where it remained relatively stable for over six months. Just recently, XRP surged again, setting a new yearly high of $3.66 before settling slightly lower.

This renewed momentum has reignited debates among traders and analysts. One seasoned trader suggested that XRP is currently “very overbought” and due for another price correction. His advice has led some investors to hold off, believing a lower entry point is on the horizon.

However, prominent market commentator DustyBC strongly disagrees with this approach. In a recent public statement, DustyBC argued that XRP could climb from $3 to $10, and by the time risk-averse investors realize this climb is underway, it will be too late to capitalize. He believes many are still holding out for a crash that’s unlikely to come.

According to DustyBC, those anticipating another drop may only act once XRP has exceeded $10, missing substantial gains in the process. With XRP currently trading at $3.57, a jump to $10 would mark a 187% increase. Investors waiting for a dip could miss this breakout entirely if their expectations for a pullback fall through.

This sentiment isn’t without historical precedence. XRP has seen dramatic corrections in the past. For example, in January 2018, XRP hit $3.8 before plunging 88% to just $0.45 within three months. Similarly, in 2021, it peaked at $1.96 in April and dropped nearly 74% to $0.51 by July. In both cases, those who waited for declines benefited from buying in at lower rates.

These historical trends have convinced some that XRP may follow a similar pattern again. Following the 2024–2025 rally from November to January, XRP pulled back from $3.4. Reacting to this, analysts like Cole Garner advised traders to short the asset, expecting further drops below $2. However, those predictions did not materialize, with XRP instead rebounding and breaching the $3 mark again.

DustyBC, along with others in the community, views the assumption of an upcoming price decline as a risky bet. He asserts that the days of heavy corrections may be behind XRP—at least in its current bullish trend. Supporting this view, well-known XRP community member Edoardo Farina has also cautioned investors against waiting. Back in April, Farina urged investors to take action immediately when XRP was trading at $2, comparing it to the golden opportunity of buying Bitcoin at $100. Given Bitcoin’s current value above $106,000, Farina’s analogy resonates strongly with XRP advocates.

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At present, analysts debate whether XRP’s next stop will be a deeper correction or a sustained rally toward the $10 milestone. While some investors seek to play it safe by waiting for dips, commentators like DustyBC and Farina argue that the real risk lies in missing the next surge. If XRP continues its upward trajectory, those hesitant to act may find themselves priced out of substantial profits.