TLDR
- Analyst Crypto Patel says XRP’s $1.00–$0.70 range mirrors its 2022–2024 base, which preceded an 835% rally, with price targets at $5, $10, and $15.
- Analyst Ali Charts is tracking the tightest Bollinger Band squeeze on XRP’s 3-day chart in over a year, flagging $1.50 as the key level to watch for an expansion move.
- Citadel Securities co-led a confirmed $500 million Ripple funding round in November 2025, valuing the company at $40 billion.
- XRP investment products pulled in $81.59 million in net inflows in April, with single-day flows of $25.80 million and $18.52 million recorded in mid-May.
- The CLARITY Act, advancing in the Senate, could define clearer rules for crypto assets and has been cited as a potential multi-year catalyst for XRP.
XRP is currently trading around $1.39, down roughly 2% and sitting just below its $1.40 support level. Despite the price dip, activity both on-chain and at the institutional level has been picking up.
Analyst Crypto Patel posted his bullish case over the weekend, pointing to XRP’s current price range of $1.00–$0.70 as a potential long-term accumulation zone. He drew a direct comparison to XRP’s 2022–2024 base, where price built for months before a breakout in late 2024 led to an 835% rally. His targets for this cycle sit at $5, $10, and $15 — roughly 10x to 15x from the lower end of that range.
$XRP Between $1–$0.70 Looks like $XRP Before its Big Move.
Quiet accumulation. No hype. Massive opportunity.
10x–15x potential from here.
Targets: $5 → $10 → $15Most people will miss it again.
NFA & DYOR pic.twitter.com/Th0Xwj8fn1
— Crypto Patel (@CryptoPatel) May 16, 2026
The late 2024 rally was partly driven by Donald Trump’s re-election and a shift in the political environment toward a more crypto-friendly US administration. In 2026, analysts are pointing to the CLARITY Act as a similar potential trigger. The bill is working its way through the Senate and would define when digital assets fall under securities or commodities rules.
Jason Yanowitz of the Blockworks Empire podcast named XRP as one of the altcoins that could enter a multi-year bull market if the legislation passes. Analyst Michaël van de Poppe said he remains fully allocated to altcoins in his personal portfolio.
Bollinger Band Squeeze Puts XRP at a Decision Point
Analyst Ali Charts flagged a technical setup on the 3-day XRP chart that traders are watching closely. He noted the tightest Bollinger Band squeeze in over a year, which he says signals a volatility expansion is approaching. He described the current zone as a “no-trade zone” and said he is waiting for a confirmed 3-day candle close outside the $1.29–$1.50 range before taking a position. A close above $1.50 would point toward $1.80, while a close below $1.29 would open the door to a pullback toward $1.00.
$XRP is ready for a big price move!
I'm tracking the tightest Bollinger Band squeeze on the XRP's 3-day chart in over a year. When volatility compresses this tightly, it’s a signal that a violent price expansion is approaching.
This current compression zone is a definitive… pic.twitter.com/TLBejKAl1D
— Ali Charts (@alicharts) May 18, 2026
On the longer-term chart, XRP is forming a symmetrical triangle after months of lower highs and higher lows. A breakdown below the lower trend line could send price toward $1.00–$1.10, roughly 20% below current levels. Bulls have not yet generated enough momentum to confirm a breakout to the upside.
Citadel, ETF Inflows, and On-Chain Activity Add to the Picture
Reports indicate Citadel Advisors has built $1.7 million in exposure across several XRP ETF and trust products, though primary 13F filings have not yet confirmed the exact positions. What is confirmed is that Citadel Securities co-led a $500 million strategic investment round in Ripple in November 2025, valuing the company at $40 billion.
🚨 JUST IN: Wall Street Giant Citadel Advisors Goes Big on ripple:native ETFs With a $1,700,000 Stake.
— RippleXity (@RippleXity) May 17, 2026
XRP investment products recorded $81.59 million in net inflows during April. Spot ETFs logged heavy single-day flows of $25.80 million and $18.52 million in mid-May. The SEC is also actively reviewing NYSE Arca’s proposals for crypto ETFs that bundle XRP alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
On-chain data from Santiment showed XRP Ledger active addresses hit 48,453 on Saturday — the highest since March 30. New addresses came in at 3,317, the highest since March 19. Santiment noted the activity spike could support mid- and long-term price growth if it holds. Whale wallet counts also rose earlier in the week, with Santiment reporting accumulation at record levels.
XRP is currently consolidating in the $1.37–$1.41 range. Support sits near $1.35, and short-term technical targets cluster around $1.55 if ETF inflows remain steady and the breakout structure holds.
