Technical analysts draw parallels between XRP's current price action and silver's 1980 pattern, suggesting a potential 52% surge if the correlation holds.
As silver smashes through $110 per ounce in a historic breakout, crypto analysts are pointing to striking parallels with XRP's price structure, fueling predictions of a major rally in 2026.
Market commentators are drawing attention to the correlation between XRP's price movements and silver's historic cycles. According to analysis from The Crypto Basic, XRP has mirrored silver's trading pattern since 2016, with both assets showing similar consolidation periods followed by explosive moves.
Silver has surged approximately 168% over the past year to reach $110 per ounce, while gold topped $5,100. Meanwhile, XRP trades around $1.89, down nearly 50% from its 2025 peak of $3.66. Crypto analyst Coach JV argues that "what's happening in silver will happen to Bitcoin and XRP," citing the same market forces that suppressed precious metals for decades.
The comparison centers on market structure similarities. XRP's 2017-2018 surge from consolidation to its $3.84 peak in January 2018 mirrors silver's climb to $48 in Q1 1980. Both assets then experienced extended corrections: XRP fell to $0.11 by March 2020, similar to silver's drop to $3.40 in 1991.
If silver's current 52% year-to-date gain were replicated in XRP, the token would reach approximately $2.87. While this remains below its 2025 peak, it would represent a significant recovery. However, critics note key differences: XRP lacks silver's industrial demand and its valuation depends on network adoption and institutional integration.
Market sentiment around XRP remains in what blockchain analytics firm Santiment describes as a "fear zone," with bearish commentary running 20-30% above historical norms. This extreme pessimism historically precedes significant moves. Traders should monitor the $2.00 resistance level and watch for any correlation with precious metals momentum.
This analysis represents one perspective among many. Historical correlations do not guarantee future performance, and XRP faces unique challenges including regulatory uncertainty and concentrated supply. Exercise caution with any price predictions.
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