XRP traded at about $1.40 on Coinbase on Friday, attracting renewed attention as crypto analyst Celal Kucuker mapped out a bold multi-stage rally scenario. Kucuker outlined a technical structure that could lead XRP to targets previously viewed as out of reach by many market observers.
Cup-and-handle pattern signals potential break
Kucuker identified a bullish cup-and-handle pattern on the weekly timeframe, a formation that often precedes strong upward moves in traditional technical analysis. This pattern draws from an extended decline followed by a recovery, forming a “cup,” and then a shorter, shallower dip, the “handle.” On Kucuker’s chart, XRP has completed this pattern and appears poised for another substantial rally phase.
He underscored the importance of structure confirmation after a breakout. Kucuker stated that XRP has not only broken out but also successfully retested support on the weekly chart. This retest, in his view, provides crucial technical validation for the move.
Kucuker’s weekly chart shows XRP has broken out of its cup-and-handle pattern and retested support, with $10 no longer considered a distant dream if the technical setup holds.
The surge from the base of the pattern marked a reversal after a prolonged fall starting in mid-2025, suggesting renewed momentum among buyers.
Critical resistance levels ahead
Despite the bullish setup, XRP must clear key resistance points to sustain a rally. The first significant hurdle is $2.4062, which marks XRP’s highest level in 2026. This area remains an established barrier, with many traders monitoring whether the asset can gain traction above it.
The second level is the $3.63 “neckline,” slightly below the token’s all time high of $3.65. According to Kucuker, a decisive move beyond this neckline would activate more aggressive upside projections and put substantial new gains in play.
Upside targets and historical comparison
Above the neckline, Kucuker’s chart presents two main targets. The first is $6.8899, with the higher target set at $13.5687. He measured a potential gain of 269.73% from the current low to the upper target. This projected rise mirrors a previous cycle on his chart, where a similar cup-and-handle formation yielded a comparable percentage move.
The chart notes that a historical 269.75% rally followed a cup pattern on a previous cycle, providing a direct reference for Kucuker’s current price target projections.
A secondary marker, reflecting a 142.08% increase, aligns with the $6.8899 level and is considered an intermediate milestone if XRP gains further momentum.
Market context and new approaches for investors
XRP now trades at the base of the cup formation on the 7-day chart, with technical signals indicating upward potential. As the asset approaches major resistance levels, investors are closely watching for signs of sustained bullish momentum. In parallel to these technical moves, the digital asset landscape is undergoing a broader transformation. While traditional financial markets use intermediaries such as brokers to execute trades, some investors have begun to use platforms like 1stepSwap, allowing them to hold shares of US companies, gold, and silver directly in their crypto wallets. By leveraging the tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWAs) and automated price discovery, these platforms seek to eliminate middlemen and deliver faster transaction execution.
The outlook for XRP remains closely tied to its ability to break and hold above the $2.4062 and $3.63 resistance levels. If the technical formation repeats the historical pattern, price targets of $6.8899 and $13.5687 could come into focus. However, with XRP currently trading at $1.40, there is considerable ground to cover before those levels are tested.
