XRP, the digital asset powering the Ripple payment network, recently broke through a crucial resistance after more than a year under selling pressure. After a prolonged period marked by lower weekly highs and repeated rejections at a descending trendline, momentum shifted late in August 2026.
The breakout and analyst’s view
Crypto analyst Gina (@Gina_XRP), who closely monitored XRP’s weekly chart, had warned followers of a potential upside. Following the asset’s aggressive breakout above the long-standing descending trendline, XRP surged rapidly and posted gains of 50% in under three days compared to Gina’s previous forecast level.
Although prices have since pulled back slightly, Gina emphasized her continued optimism. She advised against expecting an immediate reversal in trend. Referring to her earlier projection, Gina stated that the recent move validated her forecast, and she outlined her next price objectives for the digital asset.
XRP surged 50% from the level Gina targeted, and she described this breakout move as just the beginning. “Don’t expect XRP to drop too soon,” she explained, while sharing a new sequence of targets:
$1.34, $1.17, $1.90, $3.10, and $5.20.
Short-term and long-term price targets
Gina’s updated outlook presents a two-stage path forward. In the first phase, she expects XRP to move from $1.34 down to $1.17, highlighting $1.17 as a so-called “reload zone”—a point of potential accumulation. From there, she foresees a recovery to $1.90. In the subsequent stage, her targets extend further. She anticipates an advance from $1.90 to $3.10, ultimately projecting a top at $5.20, above the previous record high of $3.65 set in 2025.
| Forecast Stage | Target Levels (USD) |
|---|---|
| Short-term | $1.34 → $1.17 → $1.90 |
| Long-term | $1.90 → $3.10 → $5.20 |
| All-time high (2025) | $3.65 |
Mini dictionary: XRP is the native digital currency for the Ripple payment protocol, designed for fast, low-cost cross-border transactions between financial institutions.
Technical structure and volume analysis
XRP’s breakout concluded a period that began in July 2025, when the asset consistently made lower highs at each rally. The descending trendline on the weekly chart had acted as stiff resistance and rejected the price on five separate occasions.
Volume remained relatively subdued during the downward consolidation phase. The breakout seen in late August was accompanied by a sharp spike in trading activity, distinguishing it from the previous phase of muted price action on the chart.
The weekly chart highlights five failed attempts to breach the descending trendline before August’s breakout, which was marked by a notable increase in trading volume.
Analyst maintains bullish stance
Gina, known for her earlier alerts to her followers regarding XRP’s setup, reiterated her conviction that the move higher is not yet complete. She has not altered her price targets despite the pullback that followed the initial surge. According to her roadmap, she considers $5.20 as the ultimate target for the current cycle. Gina’s consistent analysis has drawn attention from traders seeking to understand XRP’s mid-to-long-term trajectory.
