Crypto cycles are all about timing. And according to Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision, we are now entering the most powerful โ and dangerous โ phase yet.
Known as the โBanana Zone,โ this is the stage where crypto prices go into overdrive, often pushing assets like XRP, Bitcoin, and top altcoins to levels nobody expects. But this phase also comes with a deadline โ and Pal believes that deadline is late 2025.
What is the Banana Zone?
Pal uses the term to describe the final, most explosive phase of a crypto bull run.
โ Prices move fast and emotions take over the market.
โ It often lasts 12 to 18 months โ and Pal believes it started back in September 2024.
โ Corrections will still happen, but overall liquidity is building up, setting the stage for what could be the last big rally before the next crash.
Raoul Palโs Exit Timeline
Pal is already preparing his exit plan.
โ He expects to start selling most of his crypto holdings โ including XRP โ by the end of 2025.
โ Based on past cycles, thatโs when the market often peaks.
โ His long-term vision remains ultra-bullish, projecting the crypto market could grow from $3 trillion to $100 trillion in 10 years.
โ But even with such massive potential, Pal warns that missing the exit window can turn winning trades into painful losses.
XRP Faces Short-Term Pressure
While the macro picture looks bullish, XRP is under near-term selling pressure.
โ The U.S. court rejected Rippleโs attempt to reduce its penalty to $50M from $150M, calling the filing invalid.
โ As a result, XRP broke below the $2.41 support, and could test $2.34 or even $2.26 if no fresh bullish news emerges.
โ Ripple may still refile its offer properly, which could trigger a price rebound.
โ Until then, caution is advised for short-term traders.
Key Takeaway
We are entering the most explosive stage of the crypto cycle โ but also the riskiest.
โ XRP and altcoins could see dramatic gains into late 2025, but itโs essential to have an exit plan before the cycle ends.
โ History shows the top comes when euphoria is at its peak โ not when the market is calm.
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