$3 XRP Is Here—But Analysts Say $4.40 Could Be Days Away

In a thrilling turn of events for crypto investors, XRP has officially broken past the $3 mark, igniting a new wave of market optimism. After months of consolidation and steady accumulation, the digital asset has surged to levels not seen since its all-time highs—prompting top analysts to suggest that $4.40 could be just around the corner.

XRP Breaks the $3 Barrier

Over the past 72 hours, XRP has climbed more than 18%, fueled by an explosive mix of bullish chart patterns, institutional volume, and increasing speculation around incoming XRP-based ETFs. At the time of writing, XRP is trading between $3.01 and $3.08, after briefly touching $3.12 in early Asian trading.

This breakout has pushed XRP’s market cap above $161 billion, securing its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency, overtaking Tether (USDT) and placing it behind only Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Why $4.40 Could Be Next

Veteran trader Peter Brandt and other technical analysts are pointing to what they call a "rare and highly bullish setup" on the XRP charts. According to their models:

• A breakout from a macro descending triangle has opened up a potential run toward the $4.40 resistance.

• Daily and weekly RSI indicators remain bullish but not overbought—leaving plenty of room for upward momentum.

• Whale accumulation patterns on-chain show increased buying activity over the past 10 days.

“The $3 mark was psychological. But now, the real resistance isn’t until $4.40,” said analyst Michael van de Poppe. “If we see ETF approval whispers solidify, this could go vertical.”

Institutional Fuel & ETF Hype

Much of this surge is being credited to rising speculation around an XRP Spot ETF, with firms like BlackRock, Grayscale, and Bitwise rumored to be preparing filings. ProShares has already announced a leveraged XRP futures ETF, set to go live July 18, adding to the excitement.

Additionally, Ripple’s expanding partnerships with banks and retail giants (like Amazon and Walmart via the CryptoTradingFund) have brought real-world utility back into the spotlight.