XRP News Today: XRP's Gold-Like Surge: BNB's Blueprint Targets $13

XRP, the digital asset issued by Ripple, has become the focus of renewed optimism among analysts, with some projecting a potential price surge to $13 if it follows historical patterns observed in other cryptocurrencies and commodities. EGRAG Crypto, a prominent market analyst, has drawn parallels between XRP's price trajectory and that of BNB and gold, suggesting a structural similarity that could drive significant gains. According to EGRAG, BNB has mirrored gold's long-term trend, breaking above a key horizontal trendline in February 2025 after years of consolidation. This pattern, which preceded gold's doubling to $4,000 by October 2025, could repeat for XRP, which breached a similar trendline during the November 2024 rally TheCryptoBasic^[1].

The analyst's analysis hinges on the idea that XRP is following BNB's path, with both assets exhibiting a delayed but consistent upward momentum after years of trading below critical support levels. XRP's recent performance, including a 6.53% gain in 2025, aligns with this narrative. EGRAG notes that a bullish engulfing candle pattern on the yearly chart-first observed in 2017-has historically signaled major price reversals. For instance, a 2017 red candle (-0.68%) was followed by a 33,066% green candle, a trend that repeated in 2024. The 13th yearly candle for 2025, currently showing a 6.53% gain, could trigger a similar move, potentially pushing XRP toward $13 or $22, depending on resistance levels .

Technical indicators further support this outlook. XRP is currently trading near $2.30, consolidating within a long-term ascending triangle that has been forming for 362 days. A breakout between $3.05 and $3.10 could validate the pattern, with $13 and $22 identified as key resistance targets Blocknews^[2]. Additionally, the 21-day exponential moving average (EMA) remains a critical threshold. Historical data shows XRP surged by 414% in 2021 after reclaiming this level, and EGRAG projects a potential $9.60 target if XRP maintains support above the EMA. A more aggressive scenario, mirroring the 2017 rally, could see XRP reach $33, though this would require sustained buying pressure and favorable macroeconomic conditions CoinCentral^[3].

While short-term volatility persists, with XRP fluctuating between $1.85 and $3.40, EGRAG emphasizes that these movements represent "market noise." A close below $1.85 could signal the end of the current bullish phase, whereas a breakout above $3.40 may accelerate the price toward double-digit levels . The analyst also highlights Fibonacci retracement levels as potential price targets, with $7.50 (Fib 1.236), $13 (Fib 1.414), and $27 (Fib 1.618) serving as incremental milestones .

Despite these bullish signals, risks remain. Regulatory developments, macroeconomic shifts, and broader market sentiment could disrupt the projected trajectory. However, EGRAG's analysis underscores the historical consistency of XRP's patterns, suggesting that the asset's long-term fundamentals-such as its role in cross-border payments and institutional adoption-provide a strong foundation for growth TheCurrencyAnalytics^[5].