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On Wednesday, the XRP price surged to its highest valuation in seven years, briefly reaching $3.02 and marking a substantial gain of nearly 30% over the past two weeks.  This impressive performance stands in stark contrast to the broader cryptocurrency market, where major players like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have struggled to maintain upward momentum. Analyst Highlights ‘Massive Bullish Breakout’ For The XRP Price Analysts are now predicting that the XRP price and its upward trajectory may continue, driven by strong buying pressure and positive market sentiment seen during the past month.  Notably, market expert and technical analyst Ali Martinez recently identified in a social media post on X (formerly Twitter) what he describes as a “massive bullish breakout” for the XRP price.  Related Reading: BREAKING: BitMEX Fined $100 Million For US Money-Laundering Violations According to Martinez’s analysis, on-chain data indicates a significant accumulation of XRP coins, with over 1.10 billion tokens purchased in the past week alone.This aggressive buying activity has created a sense of momentum, further supported by technical indicators.  Martinez further highlights that the XRP price has broken out of a bull pennant formation—a classic bullish pattern that suggests further price increases could be on the horizon.  The analyst posits that if the current buying trend persists, the XRP price could potentially reach new all-time highs of $10, significantly exceeding its current record of $3.40 reached in 2018. However, not all indicators are pointing toward unmitigated success.  Martinez also highlighted that the TD Sequential indicator, a popular tool among traders, has flashed a sell signal on the 4-hour chart for the XRP price, suggesting that a price correction in the short-term could be imminent.  The Crucial Hurdle For XRP’s Continued Bullish Momentum Adding to the optimism for XRP holders, another analyst known as Dom has drawn comparisons between the current price action and that of the XRP price in 2017.  Dom’s analysis shows a striking fractal pattern, where XRP spent 25 days in a consolidation phase before experiencing a significant rally.  Related Reading: Shiba Inu Price Gearing Up To Fly After Lows, Here’s The Target Currently, XRP has been consolidating for about 30 days, leading Dom to predict a similar bullish breakout could follow, potentially leading to new all-time highs. As of the latest trading, XRP has retraced slightly to around $2.93, attempting to establish this level as support for future gains.  However, the $3 mark remains a formidable resistance level, representing a barrier that has not been surpassed in over seven years. Overcoming this threshold will be critical for XRP to maintain its bullish momentum and for traders to gain confidence in the altcoin’s long-term trajectory. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com