XRP ended Q3 2025 on a strong note, rising from $2.20 in early July to $2.90 by the end of September, a gain of 31%, marking one of its best quarterly performances in years.
With this momentum, cryptocurrency analyst Mikybull outlined the possible outlook for XRP as Q4 begins.
In an X post on October 1, the analyst noted that XRP’s bullish quarterly close above long-term resistance is the first since 2017, a setup that previously preceded one of the token’s most explosive rallies.
This outlook is supported by XRP forming a multi-year inverse head-and-shoulders pattern that has now broken to the upside.
The breakout points to potential continuation, with immediate resistance near $5.50 and long-term targets at $19, $63, and even $215 if the pattern fully plays out over the coming years.
With momentum rising, Q4 could be crucial. If buyers sustain the breakout, higher levels may follow, though past cycles suggest rallies often bring profit-taking and volatility, so caution is advised.
Notably, XRP’s trajectory is also influenced by broader market catalysts. In this case, the SEC is reviewing multiple spot XRP ETF applications, with decisions expected between October 18 and November 14, including Grayscale’s on October 18.
Industry sentiment is optimistic, with approval odds above 99%, and analysts predict a potential price surge to $20 and $30 by 2026 if the ETFs attract institutional capital inflows.
XRP price analysis
At the time of reporting, XRP was trading at $2.94, up almost 4% in the past 24 hours and over 2% in the past week.
From a technical perspective, the 50-day SMA at $2.96 sits just above the current price, indicating potential short-term resistance, while the 200-day SMA at $2.50 provides solid long-term support, with the current price 14% above it.
The 14-day RSI at 47.16 suggests neutral momentum, leaving room for accumulation before a significant move and likely stabilizing XRP ahead of any breakout.
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