XRP at a Crossroads: ‘Wick or Brick’ Could Decide the Next Macro Move

Crypto markets are in shambles again, with bitcoin dipping to $61,000 earlier this morning for the first time in four months. Although some alts managed to withstand the calamity at first, they have joined the ride with even more profound losses.

Ripple’s XRP is no exception. The asset stood above $1.55 just a few weeks ago, but the subsequent rejection drove it south hard. It plunged to just under $1.10 today, which marked its lowest price position since before the US presidential elections in late 2024.

Despite the short-term pain, popular analyst EGRAG CRYPTO outlined a more macro perspective, suggesting that the real story may just be beginning.

What’s Next for XRP?

The analyst noted that the cross-border token has approached a pivotal moment that could define its next major cycle move. By drawing parallels to early 2017, EGRAG highlighted a historical pattern where XRP briefly slumped below key structural support, which they referred to as the “Bifrost Bridge,” before it initiated a powerful expansion move.

That bull phase began with a sharp downside wick, designed to flush out weak hands and reset market positioning, EGRAG added.

They predicted that another deep wick could “shake out weak hands, create maximum fear, sweep liquidity fast, and form the final macro reset.” This would be the so-called “wick” scenario, in which a sudden yet aggressive move lower challenges the broader market’s positioning.

The Brick Structure

The alternative in EGRAG’s analysis is the “brick” structure, where Ripple’s native token consolidates above key support levels such as $1.00 and $1.10 and gradually builds a reliable base. This scenario would signal stronger accumulation and market confidence, potentially allowing for an earlier upside continuation without the need for the aforementioned dramatic flush.

Despite the uncertainty, the analyst leans toward the first outcome:

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