Ripple XRP is currently in a bearish trend and has fallen by 4.7% over the past week. However, analysts remain bullish that the asset is poised for a streak of gains in 2026, which could begin before the end of this year. The XRP breakout is gaining attention as cryptocurrencies approach a critical technological inflection point. With Fibonacci levels targeting gains of up to $27 and ETF inflows exceeding $1.18 billion, market conditions are aligned for a big move next week.
Cryptocurrency analyst Keertivasan stressed on TradingView that the correction phase for XRP is over and could lead to price increases. According to his price prediction, XRP could reach $4.22 and could even rise further to $5 after the new year. Analysts also claim that a liquidity hunt could occur at these levels for XRP. “XRP/USD is in a correction phase on the weekly timeframe. We need to look for large amounts of liquidity before the next impulse. Once the liquidity hunt is complete, we expect a strong impulse with the targets mentioned on the chart,” he wrote.
Ripple XRP’s recent rally could be due to increased ETF inflows. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the XRP ETF saw inflows of approximately $30 million. ETF inflows played a significant role in the 2025 market cycle. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) reached new peaks in 2025 due to high ETF inflows. A similar pattern could emerge with XRP. Another reason for the rise in XRP could be that investors are buying on the spur of the moment. The asset’s price fell to $1.77 on December 17, the lowest price since April of this year. Low interest rates may be attractive for long-term investors.
On the contrary, CoinCodex analysts believe that Ripple XRP will not reach $5 until the end of this century. “In 2029, XRP (XRP) is expected to trade in a trading channel between $2.40 and $6.11, with an annual average price of $3.22. This could give a potential return on investment of 221.31% compared to the current rate.”
While such a rise would be welcome, it is unclear whether XRP will be able to regain the $2 mark in the near future. The market remains extremely fragile and new volatility can wreak havoc at any time. Given that investor sentiment remains depressed, we are likely facing a dead cat bounce and the bear market is far from over.
