Analyst CryptoBull forecasts a potential surge for XRP, predicting a rise to $9 by mid-March 2026 based on a chart pattern similar to its 2017 breakout. This bullish outlook contrasts with recent price declines and a significant downward revision of Standard Chartered’s 2026 price target, fueling debate over the asset’s short-term trajectory and whether a market bottom has been reached.
The timeline for XRP to reach new all-time highs is under scrutiny as analyst CryptoBull forecast a substantial price increase within weeks. In a recent analysis, he noted a “striking” similarity between the current chart structure and the pattern preceding XRP’s massive 2017 rally. His specific XRP timeline prediction suggests the asset could reach $4 by March 2 and $9 by March 11, gains of up to 7x from recent levels.
This optimistic perspective emerges amid a significant downturn for the cryptocurrency. XRP has lost approximately 60% of its value since its peak in July 2025, trading around $1.41 after briefly falling to $1.11 earlier in February. Financial institution Standard Chartered notably revised its 2026 price target for XRP down from $8 to $2.80, a move one commentator described as “Not a revision, but a funeral.”
XRP advocate Bill Morgan offered a different interpretation, stating he never expected the $8 target this year and viewing the downgrade as a reflection of macroeconomic conditions. The bank maintained its longer-term 2030 target of $28 and identified XRP and Ethereum as potential beneficiaries of ongoing stablecoin and tokenized asset development. Other analysts are monitoring key support levels, with one warning a weekly close below $1.41 could open the door for a drop toward $0.60.
The conflicting forecasts leave the asset’s near-term path uncertain. While some analysts point to technical breakouts suggesting a rally to $9 or $10 is realistic, others caution that prices could test lower levels around $0.50 before any sustained reversal. The coming weeks will likely determine whether XRP’s timeline to historic highs accelerates or extends.
