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XRP continued to trade within a relatively narrow range on Friday following a turbulent week across the broader crypto market.
Notably, the sixth-largest crypto asset posted nearly a 10% gain over the past seven days, highlighting resilience even as several leading cryptocurrencies struggled to maintain momentum.
Meanwhile, analyst Celal Kucuker has emerged as one of the most bullish voices on XRP, arguing that the cryptocurrency could climb as high as $17 during the next bull market.
According to Kucuker, XRP’s current strength suggests it could become one of the cycle’s top-performing digital assets. The analyst also believes such a rally could allow XRP to challenge Ethereum’s position in the cryptocurrency rankings by market capitalization.
“Ripple looks so strong that it will hit $17 in the bull run. XRP will challenge Ethereum in the rankings. Save this and wait. Time will make everything clear,” he tweeted.
 
While the prediction is highly ambitious, it reflects growing optimism among some market participants who believe XRP’s recent price action is laying the groundwork for a stronger long-term trend.
Additionally, crypto analyst MikybullCrypto pointed to technical indicators suggesting XRP may be approaching a significant breakout.
The analyst described the current chart setup as signaling that “something massive” could be developing, adding that a move toward $5 would represent a conservative price target if bullish momentum accelerates.
Furthermore, analyst Javon Marks echoed the bullish sentiment, arguing that XRP continues to follow a market structure that has historically preceded substantial price rallies.
According to him, XRP has repeatedly moved through a sequence involving price compression, a false breakdown, a breakout, and finally an expansion phase. He believes the cryptocurrency is currently in the middle of that expansion rather than nearing its conclusion.
Based on previous market cycles, Marks suggested that a move above $15 should not be dismissed as unrealistic if the historical pattern continues.
The analyst noted that XRP’s ongoing ability to maintain this structure makes the current setup increasingly difficult for traders to ignore.
Despite the optimistic forecasts, analysts acknowledge that cryptocurrency markets remain highly volatile and influenced by broader macroeconomic conditions, investor sentiment, and regulatory developments.
That said, if market conditions improve and the next major crypto bull run gains momentum, many traders will be watching closely to see whether the token can deliver on the bullish expectations set by several high-profile analysts.
At press time, XRP was trading at $1.10, reflecting a 1.31% gain in the past 24 hours.