- Bullish Forecast: Dr Cat predicts XRP could trade between $19 and $32 if Bitcoin reaches $270,000 by 2026.
- Intermediate Target: A $9 XRP price between September–December 2025 has a 40–50% probability.
- Technical Setup: Long-term XRP/BTC resistance zones at 7,000–12,000 sats form the basis of the price targets.
- Conditional Rally: Missing the $9 target could increase chances for a major rally to $20–$30 in 2026.
XRP could be on track for a historic rally if Bitcoin reaches new all-time highs by the middle of the decade, according to prominent crypto analyst Dr Cat. In a recent post featuring a multi-year XRP/BTC chart, the analyst outlined a macro target range of $19 to $32 for XRP during the current bull cycle.
The projection is based on two key assumptions: Bitcoin surging to $270,000 and the XRP/BTC trading pair moving between 7,000 and 12,000 satoshis. At the lower ratio of 7,000 sats, XRP’s price would be around $19, while the higher end of 12,000 sats would equate to roughly $32.$1B in liquidations push Ripple price down 7%, but it shows signs of recovery.
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Probability of Hitting $9 in the Short Term
In a reply to X user Ripple Van Winkle, Dr Cat addressed a shorter-term scenario — whether Ripple could reach $9 by September. He clarified that his timeframe extends from September to December, estimating a 40–50% chance of this happening. Dr Cat believes that if the $9 level does not hold during this period, investors have significantly higher odds of seeing a massive $20–$30 rally in 2026.
This suggests that the $9 target is an intermediate milestone within a larger, bullish macro setup, not the final destination.
Technical Analysis and Chart Context
The attached two-month XRP/BTC Binance chart incorporates Ichimoku indicators, historical price movements, and horizontal resistance zones. The current XRP/BTC value stands at around 2,666 sats (0.00002666 BTC). Key resistance levels are drawn at 7,000 sats and 12,000 sats, directly correlating with the price targets in Dr Cat’s forecast.
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The chart also includes an extended Ichimoku cloud projection stretching into the late 2020s, with visible structural formations around the target zones. Combined with volume data and a long-term moving average, the setup reinforces a possible multi-year bullish cycle for XRP — contingent on Bitcoin’s performance.
Dr Cat’s analysis ties XRP’s future performance closely to Bitcoin’s price trajectory and the XRP/BTC ratio. While the road to $19–$32 may hinge on Bitcoin reaching $270K, intermediate price action — especially the $9 target by year’s end — could set the tone for what might be one of XRP’s most explosive rallies in history.
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