After years of battling its way back from the post-2018 crash, XRP could be on the brink of a historic breakout. According to technical analyst Tony "The Bull Severino, CMT, the next few weeks might see XRP entering a parabolic rally—one that could potentially push the token to around $13 within 40 days.

📈 A Final Volatility Spike? In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Severino hinted that XRP’s “final burst of volatility” might mirror the euphoric peak from late 2017, backed by a chart showing a possible symmetrical triangle breakout on the weekly timeframe. His Elliott Wave analysis identifies this moment as the transition into the fifth and final wave—a phase historically known for explosive growth.

🔍 The Elliott Wave Setup The setup traces XRP’s structure from the 2018 crash through a seven-year consolidation, mapped as a contracting triangle pattern (waves A through E). The breakout from this formation is seen as the launch point for wave (1) of a larger fifth wave, with current price action resembling a classic wave (4) flag—a short pause before the next surge.

📊 Why $13? The Numbers Behind the Prediction Severino draws a striking comparison: in 2017, XRP shot up by 1,903% in just 42 days, gaining $2.55 from a wave four pivot. Applying that same percentage growth to XRP’s recent breakout level at $0.64 produces a projected target near $12.73—a figure clearly marked on his chart.

🕒 The Countdown: 6 Weeks to Watch If the current cycle mimics the 2017 run, XRP would need to grow by roughly 250% per week over the next six weeks to match both the price and timing targets. Severino marks this possible peak with a dashed timeline exactly 42 days from now, along with a placeholder volume of 113.7 million XRP—a bullish signal if it holds.

⚠️ What Happens After the Pump? Severino emphasizes that even if this vertical move plays out, it would likely complete XRP’s five-wave pattern, followed by a corrective phase, as is typical in Elliott Wave theory. In short—this could be the climax before a new cooldown.

🤔 What Should Traders Consider? Beyond the technical analysis and impressive symmetry, the key question for XRP holders is this: Can your strategy handle the volatility? A move from ~$4 to $13 in just over a month would add around $9 per coin, but the ride up—and whatever comes after won’t be easy.$XRP