Ethereum Beware — Analyst Says XRP’s Next Bull Run Could Be Deadly

Christian Encila

Last Updated: October 16, 2025 6:00 am

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According to market charts and comments from well-known traders, XRP’s price action is drawing fresh attention as some investors say it could challenge Ethereum’s spot in the rankings.

A decade-long chart was shared that traces moves from 2013 through 2025, and one commentator went as far as to call the next leg a potential “Ethereum killer.” That claim has reignited debate across crypto circles.

Technical Patterns Signal Repeats

Crypto analyst Peter Brandt pointed to a repeating set of shapes on XRP’s chart — symmetrical triangles and long consolidations that ended in sharp rallies.

The timeline covers a decade and breaks down into three phases. The first run, from 2013 to 2017, ended with an outsized surge that exceeded 70,000%.

The second phase, roughly 2018 to 2024, produced a descending formation and then a dramatic breakout near the end of 2024, when price gains were about 600%.

Now, price is being held inside a narrow range after a recent rejection at $3.66, with traders watching a band roughly between $2.60 and $2.80 for signs of a move.

Community Voice Meets Hard Math

Another crypto expert, Alex Cobb, comments that the next leg could topple Ethereum captured social media attention.

“The next leg up on XRP will be the Ethereum killer,” he said.

The next leg up on XRP will be the Ethereum killer https://t.co/m56o7FuOpo

— Cobb (@Cobb_XRPL) October 13, 2025

But market data shows a big gap. XRP’s market cap sits near $147 billion while Ethereum’s is about $480 billion.

At a current XRP price of $2.49, a rise of over 230% would be needed for XRP to cross $8 and overtake Ethereum, assuming ETH stays flat.

That path is made steeper if Ether rallies again; in August it hit an all-time high of $4,950 after climbing 239% from April lows of $1,385.

XRPUSD currently trading at $2.47. Chart: TradingView

Market Cap Gap Remains Large

History gives headlines, yet it is not proof that patterns will repeat. XRP did briefly become the second-largest cryptocurrency in 2018, which feeds today’s hopes.

Still, some technical analysts have publicly softened earlier bullish calls, urging caution and recommending investors hold both tokens rather than expect a flip.

Market behavior is shaped by many moving parts — money flows, macro events, and network updates — none of which are guaranteed to follow past scripts.

Sentiment And Structure

Social momentum can push price quickly, and chart breaks can trigger big moves when liquidity is thin. At the same time, market caps are driven by supply and demand across many exchanges and large holders.

A pattern that looks clean on a long-term chart may be paused by regulatory headlines, changing investor appetite, or simply by a stronger rally in the rival asset.

Featured image from PBR Australia, chart from TradingView

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