XRP price prediction: Is XRP finally gearing up for its biggest breakout rally as 6.6M holders and ETF buzz fuel the perfect storm?
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Ripple's XRP is suddenly back in the spotlight — and for all the right reasons. After a long consolidation phase, XRP has jumped nearly 4% in the last 24 hours, triggering excitement across the crypto space. The price now sits around $2.43, and analysts say this might just be the beginning of a much larger move.With over 6.6 million wallet addresses, growing trading volume, and whispers of a potential XRP ETF approval, all signs point toward what some are calling the 'perfect storm' for Ripple's biggest rally yet.XRP has officially broken out of a 'falling wedge' — a bullish technical pattern that often signals a trend reversal. This breakout has been backed by a significant rise in trading volume, surging from aboutin just one day.Even more telling? Ripple recently movedinto an unknown wallet. Big transfers like this often signal either major institutional activity or preparations for larger strategic moves.Technical analysts now see XRP's, and if the bulls hold momentum, it could push further toward $3 in the coming months.There's been a lot of buzz around XRP crossing 6.6 million wallet addresses, but it's worth understanding what that number really means.Yes, there are 6.6 million XRP wallets on the blockchain. But that doesn't mean 6.6 million active users. In reality, many of those wallets are inactive, duplicates, or simply cold storage. According to crypto analysts, the number of unique, active XRP holders is likely under 1 million.Still, the rise in wallets does show increasing interest — and the whales are definitely paying attention.Here's where things get really interesting. On-chain data shows that more than 2,742 wallets now hold over 1 million XRP each. These large wallets control nearly 47.3 billion XRP — that's almost half of the total supply.Whale accumulation like this usually happens before major price runs. It signals long-term confidence and positions being built for the next leg up.The biggest wildcard in XRP's future is the potential launch of spot XRP ETFs.The U.S. SEC recently streamlined its approval process for crypto ETFs, cutting review time from 240 days to as little as 75 days. While futures-based XRP ETFs are already set to launch between July 14–25, the crypto world is waiting for that final green light on spot XRP ETFs — which are much more impactful.Crypto market experts are already placing high odds (up to 98%) on XRP spot ETF approvals happening before the end of 2025.If this happens, it could flood the market with new institutional money, significantly boosting XRP's price and market credibility.If momentum continues and XRP clears theresistance zone, analysts say it could easily reachWith a successful ETF approval and increased whale activity, XRP could target, especially if the broader crypto market remains bullish.Indicators like RSI (around 66) and MACD also suggest there's still room for upside before XRP becomes overbought.It just might be.Together, these trends are creating what analysts call afor XRP. While nothing in crypto is ever guaranteed, XRP's current setup looks more promising than it has in months — or even years.If you've been waiting for XRP to wake up, now might be the time to watch closely. Between strong technical signals, ETF buzz, and growing whale activity, the next few months could define XRP's future.Just remember: crypto is still volatile. Always do your own research, and don't chase green candles blindly. But if the current trends continue, XRP might just be on its way to itsXRP could hit $3–$4 in 2025 if ETF news and whale buying continue.Because spot XRP ETFs could bring big institutional money and boost prices.
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