Veteran Analyst Predicts XRP Rally to Reach All-Time Highs

According to Peter Brandt, an esteemed analyst, XRP may be poised for a rally and potentially reach all-time highs. Brandt identified a pattern in XRP's price chart resembling an inverted head-and-shoulders formation, which historically indicates significant price increases.

Veteran Analyst Predicts XRP Rally and All-Time Highs

Peter Brandt, a seasoned analyst with over four decades of experience in commodity markets, has identified a potential technical pattern in the weekly price chart of XRP (XRP) that indicates the cryptocurrency could experience a significant rally in the near future. Brandt, the CEO of Factor LLC, described the pattern as a "possible inverted head-and-shoulders with a stunted right shoulder."

Inverted head-and-shoulders patterns are bullish reversal patterns that, when validated, suggest the potential for a substantial increase in price. They consist of three troughs, with the middle trough being the lowest, and a trendline connecting the high points of the two retracements. A breakout or bullish reversal is confirmed once the asset establishes a firm foothold above the neckline resistance.

While XRP has already surpassed the neckline resistance of 75 cents and is currently trading above it, a weekly close above this level (Sunday, 23:59 UTC) is still required to substantiate the breakout. If the breakout is confirmed, it could pave the way for a potential rally to $3.30, which represents the all-time high that XRP reached on January 4, 2018, according to data from Messari.

However, it is important to note that technical analysis is subjective, and different analysts may interpret price patterns differently. Katie Stockton, a technical analyst at Fairlead Strategies, opines that the price structure on the weekly chart does not strictly adhere to the definition of an inverted head-and-shoulders pattern. "It does not fulfill my criterion of having just three significant oversold lows throughout the pattern's formation," Stockton explained in an email. "Complex head-and-shoulders patterns exist, but I believe this can be more accurately characterized as a rounded base."

Stockton's criteria for a valid inverted head-and-shoulders pattern include three troughs accompanied by an oversold reading on an overbought/oversold indicator like the relative strength index (RSI).

Despite the difference in terminology, Brandt and Stockton share a bullish outlook for XRP based on the price action. "The takeaway is similarly bullish given the breakout above long-term resistance," Stockton said, adding that XRP has already achieved its upside price targets.

Currently, XRP is trading at $1.003, representing a significant gain of 58% for the week – the highest weekly gain since the end of January, as per CoinDesk 20 data.

Brandt believes that the XRP rally could be fueled by the recent decision from New York Judge Sarah Netburn to grant Ripple access to internal communications from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on how it determines whether a cryptocurrency is a security. In December, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple, CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and Executive Chairman Chris Larsen, alleging the unlawful sale of $1.3 billion worth of XRP to the general public.

Overall, the technical pattern identified by Brandt, combined with the positive sentiment surrounding the SEC's decision, suggests the possibility of a sustained rally for XRP in the coming months, potentially leading to new all-time highs for the cryptocurrency.