Global Macro Investor CEO Raoul Pal has turned the spotlight back on XRP, saying the token is now in what he calls a “full porting” phase, a critical stage that could decide its next major move.
Pal pointed to long-term technical structures such as falling wedges and descending triangles, chart patterns that have historically preceded explosive breakouts in XRP.
Pal argued that XRP’s current setup looks strikingly similar to its past cycles. He recalled how in 2021 the token spent months consolidating before breaking out from $0.20 to nearly $2 in a parabolic rally. According to him, XRP may now be approaching a similar inflection point. Extended sideways price action, he said, could give way to another strong surge.
“XRP is now in a full porting stage,” Pal noted, hinting that the conditions resemble its biggest historical rallies.
Not everyone agrees with Pal’s framing. Bill Morgan, a well-known lawyer and XRP advocate, cautioned against overinterpreting the phrase:
“Full porting does not directly impact price. XRP’s value depends on adoption, demand, and market sentiment.”
His comments serve as a reminder that fundamentals and investor psychology remain just as critical as technical setups when evaluating XRP’s future trajectory.
Pal also emphasized the broader backdrop for digital assets. He highlighted that global liquidity is set to rise as the U.S., EU, China, and Japan roll over massive debt piles. With regulatory progress, sovereign accumulation of crypto, and Wall Street’s expanding interest, he described the environment as an:
“Absurdly bullish backdrop.”
Pal compared the setup to 2017, one of crypto’s most explosive years. He explained that GMI’s probabilistic framework, built on over 1,000 charts, suggests this cycle could last until at least Q1 2026, and possibly Q2, with central banks keeping liquidity flowing longer than in previous cycles.
For XRP specifically, the immediate challenge remains the $3 psychological barrier. At present, XRP is trading around $2.91 after a brief market-wide dip. On-chain analyst Ali Martinez noted that the retracement to $2.83 fits the expected pattern rather than signaling weakness.
Can XRP finally break through and hold above $3? If Pal’s thesis proves right, this “full porting” phase could set up the breakout that long-term holders have been waiting for.
Optimists believe yes, but it depends heavily on adoption, regulation, and utility growth.
Yes, many still rank XRP among key altcoins due to its payment use cases.
Because Ripple has long pursued partnerships with banks and payment providers.
Around 55% of the total 100 billion supply is in circulation.
CoinPedia projects XRP in 2025 to trade between $2.30 (low) and $5.81 (high), with an average target of around $4.89.
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