Analyst Says 6 More Days for XRP Sideways Trend, Then a Climb Toward $10. Here’s Why
XRP traders are once again debating whether history is about to repeat itself. After weeks of choppy price action and tightening ranges, a growing segment of the community believes the market is mirroring one of the most explosive periods in XRP’s history. The idea centers on a familiar concept in technical analysis: fractals.
Crypto analyst CryptoBull2020 recently shared a chart overlay comparing XRP’s current structure to its 2017 bull run pattern. He argued that the market is following the same fractal that preceded XRP’s historic breakout.
According to his projection, XRP could move sideways for six more days before launching a rapid climb toward the $10–$11 range by the end of March. At the time of his post, XRP traded near $1.36.
I now think we are following the 2017 fractal, which should take #XRP to $10-$11 by end of March. Six more days sideways, then climb towards $10.
— CryptoBull (@CryptoBull2020) March 3, 2026
The 2017 Blueprint
In 2017, XRP spent months consolidating before entering a parabolic rally that carried it to its all-time high near $3.84 in January 2018. During that cycle, price compressed within a narrowing range, built momentum, and then expanded vertically in a matter of weeks.
CryptoBull’s chart overlays that exact consolidation-and-breakout structure onto present-day price action. He believes XRP has nearly completed the same sideways compression phase. If the pattern continues to track, the next move could unfold quickly and aggressively, just as it did eight years ago.
Why the Sideways Action Matters
Sideways movement often signals accumulation. When volatility contracts and price trades within a tight band, markets typically prepare for a decisive move. Traders interpret this phase as a balance between buyers and sellers before momentum shifts in one direction.
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CryptoBull maintains that this consolidation will end within days. He expects XRP to break upward and replicate the percentage expansion seen during the 2017 breakout. Based on that historical comparison, he places his short-term target between $10 and $11.
Weighing Optimism Against Reality
Fractal analysis offers visual symmetry, but it does not guarantee outcomes. Markets operate under different liquidity conditions, regulatory frameworks, and macroeconomic pressures than they did in 2017. Investors must consider those differences before assuming a direct reply.
CryptoBull has issued ambitious projections in the past, including a breakout above $2 by March 3 that did not materialize. Other analysts within the XRP community continue to reference the 2017 fractal as a long-term roadmap, with some extending projections into 2026.
For now, XRP sits at a technical crossroads. If buyers break resistance with strong volume, momentum could accelerate quickly. If the pattern fails, consolidation may extend longer than anticipated. Either way, the next several days will likely determine whether this fractal narrative gains credibility or fades into another chapter of crypto speculation.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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