XRP has shed nearly half its value over the past twelve months, wiping out most of the gains from its 2024 rally. The sell-off has been sharp enough to prompt investor and strategist Bobby A to unload the majority of his holdings above $2.85, a move he says was triggered by what he calls a 'nasty-looking monthly' chart.
Why Bobby A pulled the trigger
Bobby A, whose trades and calls are followed by a niche but vocal part of the crypto community, said the monthly chart pattern left little room for optimism. He sold the bulk of his XRP position while the token was trading north of $2.85. In a post explaining the decision, he made clear he isn't exiting for good — he's waiting for a lower entry. Bobby A says he plans to buy XRP again only once the price falls below $1, and he expects at least another 10 % drop from current levels before that happens.
The $10 prediction that won't die
Despite the slide, double-digit price targets for XRP persist. Pseudonymous analyst Celal Kucuker has put a $10 target on the token, with a projected window between December 2025 and February 2027. Reaching $10 from here would require a rally of roughly 1,000 % — a feat XRP hasn't managed since its 2017 spike. Bobby A himself still holds that a move above $10 is “still valid,” though he offered no precise timeline. The prediction has been a recurring theme for years, with numerous calls for XRP to hit double digits, none of which have materialized so far.
Sentiment keeps sinking
Market sentiment around XRP has continued to deteriorate alongside its price decline. Social media chatter, trading volumes, and mentions in forums all point to a token that has lost the speculative fervor it enjoyed during the 2024 run-up. Without a fresh catalyst — a favorable SEC ruling, a major partnership, or a broad market revival — the current mood suggests more downside pressure remains.
What comes next
Bobby A has drawn a clear line in the sand: below $1 or nothing. Whether XRP drops that far depends on broader crypto market conditions and any regulatory developments. Meanwhile, holders still betting on the $10 breakout have a long wait — Kucuker’s earliest date is December 2025, and that assumes a rally that hasn’t started yet.
