XRP's Price Chart Flashes a Golden Cross, But Can the Token Reclaim Its 2017 High?

Something interesting is happening on XRP's price chart, but whether it is the start of something bigger or just another moment in crypto's unpredictable

XRP’s price chart is showing something interesting, but it’s still unclear whether it marks the beginning of something bigger or is just a moment in crypto’s unpredictable cycle.

However, the token’s performance against Bitcoin (BTC) has been hard to miss, with a 367% surge since November at its peak.

And now, a major technical signal has emerged, one that traders are watching closely.

A golden cross on the weekly time frame has been formed. That is when a shorter moving average - in this case, the 23-day - crosses above a longer moving average, like the 200-day.

Historically, this kind of crossover suggests strong bullish momentum, hinting at the possibility of big gains ahead. But markets are not always that simple. Especially crypto, which is known for its irony.

For now, XRP sits at 0.000026 BTC, having climbed 33.8% in the past 24 hours. That spike followed a broad market shakeup, which adds to the unpredictability of the current trend. Still, its record high against Bitcoin, set in May 2017 at 0.00025 BTC, is a long way off.

If XRP were to return to that peak, its price in dollar terms would be over $24.7.

$1 trillion XRP: Dream or reality?

It is an appealing idea, but is it realistic? Think about this: in just two months, XRP surged from $0.55 to $3.40, which is a 650% increase, and its market cap shot up to almost $200 billion.

To reach $24.70, XRP’s market cap would have to surpass $1 trillion. That is not impossible, but it is definitely a challenge.

A lot is riding on broader market conditions. Investor sentiment, major economic shifts and new regulations will all shape what happens next. The golden cross is a good sign, but history has shown that just having momentum is not enough.