Recent analysis shared by Digital Asset Investor on X considers a hypothetical scenario in which XRP replicates a fraction of its 2017–2018 advance. The exercise aims to illustrate the scale of price movement that even a modest portion of that historic rally would produce today, and to highlight the market-cap implications of such an event. XRP’s most dramatic appreciation occurred during the 2017–2018 bull market. The token rose from about $0.005 in March 2017 to a peak recorded on Bitstamp near $3.31 in January 2018. The cumulative increase over that period is commonly expressed as roughly 66,100%, a measure frequently referenced when analysts discuss potential fractal repeats or partial recurrences of that cycle. Why XRP Fell Short in 2020–2021 During the 2020–2021 altcoin surge, many rival tokens achieved new highs, but XRP did not participate to the same extent. Market observers attribute that underperformance largely to regulatory and exchange-related limitations, notably delisting and the state-side enforcement action initiated against Ripple in December 2020. Those developments constrained liquidity and institutional engagement for XRP during a period when broader market conditions were favorable. Now that Ripple and the SEC have both moved to withdraw their appeals , many view the legal dispute as effectively resolved, leaving XRP without the overhang that previously limited its market potential. The 10% Fractal Scenario and Price Projections Digital Asset Investor examines what would happen if XRP reproduced just 10 percent of its 2017 rally. Based on current market prices, this scenario would place XRP at approximately $212. In an alternative case, if the rally began from $0.50 in November 2024, a point some analysts believe marks the start of a 2017-style fractal, the result would be around $33.55. A three-digit XRP price would carry profound implications for market capitalization. Industry commentators have estimated that a $212 price would imply a market value on the order of $12.57 trillion, depending on the exact circulating supply used in the calculation. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 That figure would place XRP among the largest assets globally by market cap and would require extraordinary levels of liquidity and adoption relative to present conditions. Analyst Observations and Cautions Several chart technicians and Elliott-wave practitioners, including Charting Guy and EGRAG , have suggested that the current price structure resembles the 2017 fractal. If that pattern is valid, applying proportional gains produces the lower-range projection above ($33.55). However, analysts also emphasize practical constraints that make a full three-digit outcome improbable without exceptional developments. Key limiting factors include circulating supply, required inflows of capital, exchange liquidity, regulatory clarity, and sustained institutional adoption. A 10% replication of XRP’s 2017 rally would generate headline-grabbing nominal prices, but translating such a scenario into persistent market value would necessitate vast and sustained capital inflows and structural changes in market participation. The numerical exercise is useful for understanding scale, yet it should be considered a hypothetical illustration rather than a near-term forecast. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Projected XRP Price if It Mirrors 10% of Its 2017 Bull Run appeared first on Times Tabloid .
