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Bitcoin’s Breakout May Spark a Big Move for XRP

United KingdomSaturday, May 16, 2026
The trader from Cryptoinsightuk believes that the next big rally for XRP could hinge on Bitcoin’s price moving past a key level around $94, 000. He pointed out that Bitcoin is stuck between about $84, 000 and $94, 000. Negative funding rates for BTC and low search activity suggest that many traders are on the defensive. If Bitcoin finally breaks above this zone, short sellers might be forced to close their positions quickly. That could bring many traders back into the market and push prices higher faster than expected. The analyst said that if Bitcoin starts closing above this area, it could reach $200, 000 by year’s end.
He gave the following probabilities: a 45 percent chance that BTC will rise immediately, a 35 percent chance it will pull back to around $72, 000‑$76, 000 before climbing again, and a 10 percent chance it will fall further. When Bitcoin climbs, the trader thinks XRP could also rise sharply. Using a wave‑analysis approach, he suggests that XRP might be entering a larger move that could push its price above $10. He also mentioned a long‑term target range between $8 and $12, but noted that many traders might take profits inside that zone. The overall message is that Bitcoin’s performance will be a key indicator for XRP’s future path.

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