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You are here: Home / Cryptocurrency News / XRP Price Targets $42 as Whale Buying Fuels Bullish Breakout Hopes

XRP Price Targets $42 as Whale Buying Fuels Bullish Breakout Hopes

What to know:

  • XRP gains bullish momentum as analysts identify a technical breakout setup that could support a long-term rally.
  • Whale accumulation boosts XRP's outlook, with large investors buying 70 million XRP over the past week.
  • Key resistance remains in focus, as XRP must reclaim major moving averages and break above the $1.60–$2.00.

By Sadia Ali | Edited By Ammar Raza,July 18, 2026, 3:47 AM

XRP

XRP price is gaining bullish momentum as analysts highlight a potential long-term breakout supported by strengthening technical signals. At the same time, continued whale accumulation reflects growing confidence among large investors, reinforcing positive market sentiment and raising expectations for a sustained upward trend if buying pressure remains strong.

At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $1.08 with a 24-hour trading volume of $1.09 million and a market capitalization of $1.09 billion. Despite the 2.65% loss over the last 24 hours, the XRP price structure and whale buying point to a bullish reversal ahead.

XRP current price

Source: CoinMarketCap

Also Read: Doppler Finance Expands XRP Ledger Ecosystem With New Governance Framework

XRP Price Eyes Breakout as Analyst Targets $42

According to the crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO, the XRP price chart is attracting renewed bullish attention after analysts outlined a technical roadmap that could signal the beginning of a long-term breakout. 

The setup requires the XRP price to hold above the 111-period Simple Moving Average, reclaim the 33-period Exponential Moving Average, and decisively break through the key resistance zone between $1.60 and $2.00.

#XRP – The Answer Is 42… The Formula Is 33 & 111 :

The roadmap is simple:
✅ Hold the 111 SMA
✅Reclaim the 33 EMA
✅ Break and close above $1.60–$2.00

▶️Activate the macro measured move

Activate the macro measured move Targets:
👉 $17
👉 $35
👉 Perfect measured move:… pic.twitter.com/yrWMfpjTK1

— EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) July 17, 2026

It is stated that moving through those technical areas would trigger a macro-measured move, which will make it possible for the XRP price to see higher price targets going forward. The milestones that can be found are at $17 and $35, while the full measured move will take the XRP to $42.

XRP Whales Buy 70M Tokens as Sentiment Grows

The data from the crypto analyst Ali Charts highlighted that the whales have acquired more than 70 million XRP in the last one week, demonstrating their belief in the digital currency even in uncertain times. 

It is believed that consistent buying by whales usually indicates that they expect to see better results from the digital currency in the coming days.

XRP whale activity

Source: Ali Charts’s X Post

The recent accumulation pattern has helped build positive sentiments about the future prospects of XRP prices, with the traders keeping an eye on whether this buying pressure leads to increased momentum in the markets. Even though this is not a fool-proof strategy, it can help build up the bulls’ case.

Despite the bullish price predictions and strong whale activity over the last week, the XRP price is moving downward. This move is backed by the general trend in the crypto market, as the BTC price is moving downward, which has impacted the overall market, including altcoins.

What Happens Next?

With a test of the important support level and a successful breakout of the resistance, the positive pressure on the asset could increase, and the price will start heading higher. Failure to provide confirmation of the breakout, however, can result in temporary consolidation before the XRP price moves higher.

Also Read: XRP ETF Holdings Reach 86,744 Shares in New 13F Filing

This article contains market analysis and price predictions. These are not guarantees. Crypto markets are volatile. Always DYOR. Not financial advice.

Filed Under: Cryptocurrency News, Ripple (XRP)

About Sadia Ali

Sadia Ali is a News Desk writer at Tronweekly, covering breaking and developing cryptocurrency news across global markets. Her reporting focuses on Bitcoin, Ethereum, altcoins, DeFi, crypto regulations, Layer 2 solutions, and blockchain innovations, with close attention to market activity and official updates. She previously wrote for BTCRead and follows strict verification and editorial coordination processes to deliver clear, accurate, and timely coverage for a global audience.

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