# Analysts Predict Historic Recovery for XRP, Polymarket Disagrees

The future of XRP is debated between analysts and Polymarket.

- **Source:** [CryptoPotato](https://brifing.si/source/bd22636b-ec8d-42a8-8cca-1937c50e0f6c)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance)
- **Original article:** <https://cryptopotato.com/analyst-expects-xrps-strongest-price-reversal-ever-but-polymarket-disagrees/>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/c0587ce8-9b51-4519-b627-bed6d663b7b6

## Current State of XRP

Ripple's cross-border token XRP dropped to $1.02 over the weekend, a level considered a significant support point. Analysts are debating whether XRP will fall below this level. However, it managed to stay above $1.02 throughout the weekend, strengthening the possibility of a recovery in the coming weeks.

## Dark Defender's Analysis

Analyst Dark Defender noted that XRP's RSI indicator entered the oversold zone, suggesting it has bottomed on the weekly timeframe. Dark Defender argues that the sub-wave structure within the Grand Wave has completed, signaling the end of a major correction. Therefore, XRP could experience a historic recovery.

## Gerla's Views

Analyst Gerla stated that XRP swept the lows and bounced back from a major support level. While the price made a lower low, the RSI printed a bullish divergence. Gerla believes that if XRP remains above $1.02, it could retest the $1.08 level, potentially triggering a significant recovery.

## Other Analysts' Predictions

Analysts like ChartNerd and EGRAG CRYPTO have presented long-term charts suggesting a major breakout for XRP. However, these predictions seem ambitious given current market conditions. Still, analysts agree that XRP could reach double-digit figures.

## Polymarket's Expectations

Traders on Polymarket are confident that XRP will drop below $1.00, with a 65% probability of this happening. In contrast, the probability of XRP rising to $1.20 is 17%, while a rebound to $1.40 is only 2%.

## XRP's August History

XRP's performance in August shows that this month has historically been challenging for the token. Over the past four years, XRP has closed August in the red, with only four green closes since 2013. This historical data supports Polymarket's low expectations.

## Technical Indicators and Interpretations

XRP's technical indicators, particularly RSI and wave structure analyses, have led to differing interpretations among analysts. Some predict a historic recovery, while others foresee testing lower levels. This uncertainty adds to the debate over XRP's future.

## Conclusion and Expectations

The future of XRP is a significant debate between analysts and Polymarket. Technical analyses and historical data support different scenarios. Investors will closely monitor XRP's movements in the coming weeks, which could mark a turning point for the crypto market.

## Sources covering this story

- https://cryptopotato.com/analyst-expects-xrps-strongest-price-reversal-ever-but-polymarket-disagrees/ — 

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