XRP pushed back above $1.45 this week, forming a bull flag pattern that analysts say could fuel a run toward $5.50 or higher. The token climbed from $1.40 to $1.45 in a matter of days, maintaining higher highs and higher lows above that level. Meanwhile, LiquidChain, a Layer 3 cross-chain liquidity project, has pulled in more than $700,000 in its presale, with the token priced at $0.01456.
Bull Flag Pattern Emerges
XRP broke above $1.45 on Wednesday, peaking at $1.4798 before settling into a consolidation above $1.455 and the 100-hour simple moving average. The move comes on the heels of a 4% weekly gain and mirrors the structure seen during a similar 2025 setup that preceded a 66% surge. A potential golden cross between the 20-day and 50-day moving averages is taking shape, adding technical confirmation. Repeated tests of the $1.45 zone suggest selling pressure is thinning, though XRP still trades below its 200-day moving average.
Analyst Targets: $5.50 to $18
Analyst Raoul Pal has pointed to the weekly bull flag, setting a breakout target of $5.50 — a 138% gain from recent consolidation levels. On TradingView, analyst EGRAG CRYPTO pegs a 67–70% probability of a breakout from the weekly flag, with an extended target of $18. Both projections hinge on XRP holding its current structure and clearing key resistance ahead.
Key Levels to Watch
For the rally to continue, XRP needs to stay above $1.42. A clean break above $1.50 opens a path toward the 200-day moving average at $1.73 — the line that separates a technical bounce from a genuine trend reversal. Bitcoin dominance at 60% remains a structural headwind, capping altcoin momentum broadly.
LiquidChain Presale Gains Traction
Separately, LiquidChain is building a unified cross-chain liquidity layer fusing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The presale for its native token has raised over $700,000 at a price of $0.01456, with an extra 1500% APY bonus offered to early buyers. The project targets the ongoing fragmentation across major networks, though it remains in early fundraising stages.
For XRP, the next test comes at $1.50. Clearing that could set up a run at the 200-day moving average, while failure to hold $1.42 risks a retest of lower support. LiquidChain's presale continues as the team works toward its cross-chain infrastructure goals.
