XRP may be on the brink of a massive price move, but traders should tread carefully. A prominent crypto analyst is sounding the alarm, drawing parallels between current XRP chart patterns and the coin’s infamous 2017 bull run — a rally that ended in a devastating 96% crash.
History May Be Repeating Itself
According to the analyst, XRP’s monthly chart is showing signs of a potential breakout, closely resembling its 2017 price structure. At the heart of this forecast is the Stochastic RSI (SRSI), a momentum indicator that once signaled XRP’s historic 20x surge. “2017 looks a lot like present time before the 20x move,” the analyst posted on X. However, the rally that followed in 2017 was short-lived, ending with a brutal market correction that wiped out most gains. The analyst warns that a similar fate could await XRP holders today.
#XRP – the move is coming… Will you be the 5% (SMART MONEY) who takes advantage before the 90% crash to my PINK BOX?
— JD 🇵🇭 (@jaydee_757) June 2, 2025
Or will you lose like DUMB MONEY by the end of the cycle?
SRSI needs better confirmation! 2017 looks a lot like PRESENT TIME before the 20x move!🧐 When… pic.twitter.com/CDASRYu7FO
SRSI Signal Could Trigger Massive Volatility
Currently, XRP is approaching another critical SRSI cross on the monthly timeframe — a technical indicator that historically marked the start of parabolic rallies. If confirmed, it could ignite a sharp price surge. However, the analyst cautions that this momentum could quickly reverse, projecting a “pink box” zone where a 90% crash might occur. The implication: euphoria could give way to despair unless investors time their exits wisely.
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Be the 5%, Not the 95%
In a stark warning to traders, the analyst urges them to “be the 5% who take advantage before the 90% crash,” referencing the often-repeated crypto mantra of ‘smart money’ exiting before market tops. He also criticized overreliance on utility narratives, suggesting these can create short-term hype but are rarely sustainable in overheated markets.
With the SRSI yet to confirm, the expert advises patience, but emphasizes that the conditions are “eerily similar” to those that preceded XRP’s explosive 2017 move — and its painful aftermath.
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