XRP Flips Into Top 3 as Classic Breakout Fuels $3 Momentum

XRP has overtaken Tether to become the third-largest cryptocurrency, boasting a $169.87 billion market cap versus USDT's $159.5 billion.

XRP Flips Into Top 3 as Classic Breakout Fuels $3 Momentum. Source: Shutterstock
Source: Shutterstock

As a result, XRP is witnessing bullish momentum with the psychological price of $3 being on the horizon.

Will XRP Experience a Bullish Continuation in Play?

According to market analyst ATOM B, “XRP has just completed a classic inverse head and shoulders pattern on the daily chart — a strong bullish reversal signal. After forming a well-defined Left Shoulder, Head, and Right Shoulder, the price has broken decisively above the neckline resistance zone around $2.60.”

Source: ATOM B
Source: ATOM B

This breakout is being fueled by strong bullish momentum and volume, signaling a likely trend continuation after weeks of accumulation and price compression.

ATOM B added that a breakout above the psychological resistance of $3 could propel XRP toward $3.40 and beyond, matching the measured move from the pattern’s base to neckline.

The analyst added, “This pattern reflects a shift in market sentiment from bearish to bullish, and as long as XRP holds above the breakout zone, dips could be seen as buying opportunities.”

Therefore, a potential retest of the $2.60–$2.65 neckline zone should be given a keen eye because it could confirm the breakout and present a strong entry opportunity.

At the time of this writing, XRP was trading at $2.86, representing a 26.1% increase in the past week, according to CoinGecko data

The 3rd-largest cryptocurrency by market cap continues to witness bullish momentum after recently surging to a 7-week high backed by rising on-chain activity, institutional use cases, and anticipation of regulatory and technical advancements.

Why XRP Hitting the Psychological Price of $3 Is of Keen Interest

The psychological level of $3 grabs attention not just for its symbolic value, but for its real-world implications.

According to crypto analyst MoonBitz, “XRP might be gearing up for its biggest move in a while. Analysts are watching that $3 level closely; if we close above it on the weekly, $6 is the next big target, and with ETF chatter and big Korean volume… this ain’t noise.”

Source: MoonBitz
Source: MoonBitz

Based on this analysis, the $3 price zone will act as the linchpin for greater heights with $6 being in the picture.

A Barrier Between Sentiment and Momentum

Psychological price levels like $3 often act as magnets and repel forces in markets. 

According to analysts, XRP recently broke out of its $2.08–$2.59 range with strong volume, suggesting rising momentum toward $3.00. 

Holding above $3 would mark a decisive sentiment shift, triggering bullish technical setups and potentially clearing the path to its all-time high of $3.40.

Technical Structures Point the Way

Chartists highlight that XRP is completing bullish formations: a “highly rare continuation compound fulcrum” pointing to a possible 60 % rally toward $4.47, and indicators like MACD and RSI flashing bullish signals. 

Additionally, triangle and wedge breakouts reinforce the likelihood of a rally past $3.

On‑chain & Institutional Confidence

Institutional accumulation is unmistakable: whale wallets holding more than1 million XRP hit a record 2,743 addresses controlling over 47 billion XRP. 

Many of those coins are exiting exchanges, signaling long‑term hold intentions.

Market Psychology & Wider Crypto Correlation

Beyond XRP itself, Bitcoin’s rally above $120K boosts altcoin interest. 

When BTC shines, altcoins like XRP often gain attention, creating a feedback loop . 

XRP hitting $3 then becomes not just a milestone, but a signal of broader altcoin cycle strength.

Conclusion

XRP breaking and holding above $3 wouldn’t just mark a price level reached, it would symbolize a shift in sentiment, conviction, and dynamism. 

Technicals, accumulation, legal clarity, and macro momentum are converging now. For investors, traders, and Ripple’s ecosystem, $3 is a gauge of whether XRP is truly ready for its next breakout.