Will XRP Follow Apple's Path to a 50,000% Price Surge?
XRP

Will XRP Follow Apple's Path to a 50,000% Price Surge?

Can XRP Replicate Apple’s 50,000% Growth Story?

Written By : Bhavesh Maurya

Key Takeaways

  • XRP forms a symmetrical triangle pattern above crucial support, signaling a potential breakout or breakdown.

  • Price targets range from $2.60 to $18, depending on bullish momentum and legal clarity.

  • Failure to hold $2 could trigger a drop toward $1.79, making the next move critical for XRP investors.

As the broader crypto market undergoes a phase of consolidation, XRP has emerged as one of the more stable yet intriguing digital assets, prompting fresh comparisons to the legendary rise of Apple stock. But is such a meteoric rise possible? 

The Apple Comparison - Hype or Hope?

The narrative connecting XRP to Apple (AAPL) stems from the tech giant’s historic surge, a 50,000% gain from $1 levels in the early 2000s to over $200 in two decades. Apple’s rapid growth was driven by consistent product innovation, global adoption, and a transformation of consumer habits.

XRP, in contrast, positions itself not as a consumer product but as a bridge currency for global finance and cross-border payments, with ongoing institutional and banking partnerships. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) offers ultra-fast transactions, minimal fees, and continues to build on its utility beyond just remittances.

However, the comparison is largely symbolic. XRP would need to reach a market cap exceeding $10 trillion to reflect a 50,000% gain from early lows, a feat only achievable if the entire financial system transitions to crypto-based infrastructure and XRP becomes a foundational asset.

Also Read: XRP Coils for Potential $12 Breakout as Fundamentals and Price Action Align

Technical Analysis: Symmetrical Triangle Formation Near Crucial Support

XRP is trading at approximately $2.21, registering a 3.01% decline over the last 24 hours and over 5% down for the week. With a market capitalization of $130.32 billion, XRP remains the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.

XRP is currently trading within a symmetrical triangle pattern, which typically signals a consolidation phase before a potential breakout or breakdown.

Key Technical Observations:

  • The upper trendline, which has been tested multiple times since late February, currently sits near $2.45 - $2.50. A daily close above this could indicate bullish momentum.

  • XRP is holding just above its 200-day EMA ($2.21) and a horizontal support band between $2.10 - $2.15, marked by historical accumulation.

  • The RSI is currently around 42.17, suggesting mildly bearish momentum but with room for reversal. Notably, RSI has failed to breach the neutral 50 mark for several sessions, indicating indecision.

  • The 50-day EMA is trending down toward a bearish crossover with the 200-day EMA, often viewed as a negative short-term signal. However, as long price remains above the 200-day EMA, the long-term bullish structure remains intact.

What the Experts Say

  • According to Binance, XRP could see moderate growth with targets of $2.80 - $3.00 by 2026, assuming current development and adoption trends continue.

  • Brave New Coin analysts propose an upper limit of $6.29 under bullish conditions, especially if Ripple's legal issues with the SEC are resolved in its favor.

  • A more ambitious projection by Coinpedia suggests that a breakout from the current bull flag could propel XRP toward $18, should it replicate historic breakout patterns seen in 2017 or 2021.

Will XRP Price Recover Soon?

Looking ahead, XRP's next move hinges on whether bullish momentum can return to the market. If XRP breaks above $2.35 could set the stage for a rally to $2.60 -  $2.65 in the short term, and potentially $3, a key psychological and technical milestone for the token.

However, if the bears maintain dominance, XRP could lose support and slip back to the $2.00 level, a critical zone that coincides with the 200-day EMA and previous accumulation phases. Any close below $2 might signal a deeper correction toward $1.79 or lower.

Also Read: Ripple News: Analyst Projects XRP Price Could Hit $10 After Pullback

Conclusion: XRP - A Quiet Giant in the Making?

While XRP may not offer the same growth trajectory as Apple did in the early 2000s, it remains a fundamentally solid project with growing real-world utility. The token is consolidating just above a critical support zone, and the triangle pattern suggests a major move is nearing.

Whether that move is upward or downward may hinge on macroeconomic factors, the outcome of Ripple’s regulatory battles, and broader market sentiment. Still, XRP holders with long-term conviction, especially those with entry points under $2, may find it worthwhile to weather short-term volatility in anticipation of another significant breakout.

Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp

Institutions Eye Ruvi AI’s (RUVI) Audited Token, Early Bonuses and Low Price Make It a Smarter Bet Than Binance Coin (BNB)

Can Ethereum (ETH) Rally 100x Again? Experts Say Ruvi AI’s (RUVI) Early Bonuses Make It the Smarter Bet

BlockDAG’s BEAT VESTING PASS Lets You Unlock 80% of BDAG on Day One at Just $0.0016

5 Meme Coins to Watch Now - Analysts Put MoonBull on the Best Upcoming Cryptos in 2025 List

BlockDAG Strikes Orcas Deal, Presale Spikes to $337.5M While DOGE Gains and HBAR Eyes Breakout