# XRP's Recent Surge: Will the Rally Continue?

XRP's 45% weekly gain and potential to reach $10 are under analysis.

- **Source:** [News - Cryptonews](https://brifing.si/source/42333b6f-1c05-4a49-9914-7553e71d2223)
- **Published:** 2026-08-26
- **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance)
- **Original article:** <https://cryptonews.com/news/xrp-price-prediction-10-dollars/>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/5734812e-e8c2-4411-83c8-9ef255a024fb

## XRP's Performance Over the Past Week

XRP has surged by 45% in the past week, trading at $1.41. This marks one of the sharpest weekly gains among the top 10 cryptocurrencies. However, it has seen a 2% drop in the last 24 hours. Investors are debating whether this rally is sustainable. While XRP is up 40% over 30 days, it remains 20% down year-to-date.

## Spike in Active Addresses

Analyst Ali Charts reported a 650% increase in active XRP addresses, rising from 47,180 to 356,070. This indicates significant growth in network participation. Additionally, receiving addresses jumped by 698%, and three consecutive days of record Bitwise XRP ETF volume suggest 'real accumulation.' These metrics strengthen the case for the rally's fundamentals.

## Whale Movements and Market Dynamics

Whale positions tell a more nuanced story than retail hype. Long positions, which dipped after initial profit-taking, are climbing again. This suggests smart money is rebuying at lower prices, a pattern historically associated with continued upward momentum—provided macro conditions remain favorable.

## Technical Analysis and Resistance Levels

XRP is currently consolidating around $1.40. Technical structure points to resistance at $1.51, $1.53, $1.57, and $1.62, with support at $1.31, $1.30, and a stronger floor near $1.00. The flat-to-slight-decline pattern over 24 hours indicates traders are digesting the recent surge rather than reversing it.

## Bullish Scenario and Risks

If XRP closes above $1.51 with sustained ETF inflows, a run toward $1.62+ is possible. Some analyst models even cite $2.50 as upside potential if new catalysts emerge. However, a break below $1.30 would invalidate the near-term bullish structure and bring the $1.00 zone back into play.

## Is $10 Feasible This Year?

A $10 target would require a ~7x move, which isn't impossible in crypto, but current data (ETF flows, address growth, whale re-entry) doesn't yet point to a catalyst of that magnitude. While worth monitoring, betting big on this scenario may be premature.

## Alternative Play: Maxi Doge

XRP's $80B market cap means even a run to $2.50 would 'only' double its value. Traders seeking asymmetric upside are eyeing presale projects like Maxi Doge ($MAXI), an Ethereum-based meme token centered on 1000x leverage trading culture. Its $4.8M presale and dynamic staking features are drawing attention.

## Conclusion and Investor Takeaway

While XRP's recent rally is impressive, its sustainability is uncertain. Technical indicators and whale activity hint at short-term continuation, but the $10 target seems distant for now. Investors should weigh opportunities in XRP and alternatives like Maxi Doge cautiously.

## Sources covering this story

- https://cryptonews.com/news/xrp-price-prediction-10-dollars/ — 

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