XRP is trading at $1.43, stuck in a narrowing price range that traders call a squeeze. The pattern — marked by shrinking volatility — is approaching its final days, and the next move could be sharp in either direction. Analyst DonWedge has set a so-called 'easy mode' target of $1.80, a 26% jump from here, but the path depends on whether a key support level holds.
The squeeze and what it means
When an asset's price oscillates in tighter and tighter bands, it builds pressure. That's XRP right now. The compression is nearing expiration, meaning a breakout — or breakdown — is likely imminent. The immediate level to watch is $1.41. If XRP stays above that, the squeeze resolves upward. But a slip below it could send the token down to $1.38, according to the technical setup.
Upside target and risk
DonWedge's $1.80 target is not a prediction of a sustained rally, but rather the first stop in a favorable move. It represents the upper end of what he calls 'easy mode' — a clean run with minimal resistance. The downside is just as clearly mapped: a break of $1.41 opens the door to $1.38, a level that would erase recent gains. No other support levels have been identified between $1.41 and $1.38.
The question now is whether XRP can hold its ground as the squeeze expires. No one is calling a winner yet.
