Seasoned Analyst Identifies a Good XRP Entry Point Before Rally to $30

A market analyst known as Dr Cat has identified what he sees as an attractive long-term entry point for XRP.

In a recent post on X, he argued that the asset could eventually rise to around $30 in the next major crypto market cycle.

The outlook comes as XRP continues to struggle alongside the wider crypto market. The token recently dropped to $1.09 during a sharp correction. At the same time, Bitcoin fell to around $59,000 after trading above $70,000 just a week earlier.

Key Points

• Analyst Dr Cat sees XRP buy zone at $1.034, backed by Ichimoku cloud support.
• He projects XRP could reach $30 in 2027–2028 if Bitcoin hits ~$250K and cycle plays out.
• Worst-case risk: XRP could drop another 50% if Bitcoin sees a deeper market correction.
• XRP is down 19% weekly and 23% monthly, but some view the weakness as accumulation.

Good XRP Entry Point

In a post on X, Dr Cat said long-term investors may find $1.034 a favorable buying area for XRP in USDT terms. He added that this level aligns with a thick Ichimoku cloud support zone. He views this area as offering a strong risk-to-reward setup.

Notably, he also projected that XRP could reach about $30 in late 2027 or 2028. This scenario assumes XRP trades around 12,000 satoshis against Bitcoin. It also assumes Bitcoin rises to roughly $250,000.

Meanwhile, the analyst warned that downside risks still exist. He noted that if Bitcoin sees a deeper correction, XRP could fall another 50% from current levels. Even so, he still considers the $1.034 zone a strong long-term opportunity.

XRP Holders Need Patience

While the $30 target is highly bullish, Dr Cat said investors may need to wait a long time. He explained that his higher-timeframe analysis suggests the next major XRP expansion may not begin before September 2027.

This means investors entering now could face long consolidation periods. They may also experience continued volatility before any major upside appears.

What Would a Move to $30 Mean?

Using XRP’s recent low of $1.09 as a reference, a move to $30 would represent a gain of about 2,652%. Such a rally would be one of XRP’s largest moves in history.

Meanwhile, recent data from CoinMarketCap shows XRP has been heavily affected by the latest market downturn. The token is down 19.3% over the past week, 23% over the past month, and 41% year-to-date. From its all-time high of $3.65, XRP has now fallen more than 70%.

Despite the decline, some analysts still see the weakness as a potential accumulation phase. Dr Cat’s $30 forecast is among the most bullish long-term targets currently being discussed in the XRP community.

In a separate post, Digital Outlook argued that the current decline looks similar to conditions that preceded XRP’s explosive rebound after the lawsuit news. After the SEC sued Ripple in December 2020, XRP fell to about $0.17.

But sentiment reversed sharply, and by April 2021 it had surged to around $1.96 during the broader crypto bull run—more than 1,000% from its lows. Digital Outlook argues today’s fear-driven market feels similar and could precede another strong recovery.