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Widely followed Bitcoin analyst Dr. Cat has shared his forecast for $XRP, projecting a macro target well into the double-digit range during the current bull cycle.
The market has turned bullish again, with Bitcoin setting a new all-time high earlier today above $124,450. Bitcoin’s move has largely lifted the altcoin market, including $XRP, though its performance has been more subdued.
$XRP briefly touched $3.35 as Bitcoin broke a new peak, but this intraday high still remains below its July peak. Meanwhile, with high expectations that Bitcoin will break into even higher levels, analysts are already projecting a strong outlook for $XRP.
Interestingly, according to the accompanying 2-month $XRP/$BTC chart, the projected 7,000 to 12,000 satoshi range would match $XRP’s peak from the 2017–2018 cycle.
The chart shows the pair approaching a long-standing resistance zone. The key resistance lies near 6,971 satoshis, followed by a historical level at 12,193 satoshis, which has not been retested since the 2017–2018 cycle.
2026 is the Probable Timeline for the Break
A break above these levels could confirm the path toward Dr. Cat’s predicted targets for $XRP/$BTC. This essentially suggests, based on the 2-month $XRP/$BTC chart, that $XRP may simply be reclaiming its previous peak.
Dr. Cat believes the rally to these price levels may materialize around 2026. This projection ties $XRP’s growth to Bitcoin’s potential push to $270K. Specifically, the 7,000 to 12,000 satoshi range for $XRP/$BTC would correspond to an $XRP price of $19 to $32 only if Bitcoin hits $270K.
When asked about the alternative outlook for $XRP if Bitcoin fails to hit $270K and instead tops out at $175K, he suggested a “switch to Plan B” but did not disclose a specific price target for $XRP.
Meanwhile, another commenter asked about the chances of $XRP reaching just $9. To this, Dr. Cat gave it an 85% probability.
85% I would say.
— Dr Cat (@DoctorCatX) August 13, 2025
Other Outlooks for $XRP Based on Bitcoin Price
Other market commentators, such as Mario Nawfal, have also speculated on $XRP’s potential price if Bitcoin surpasses the psychological milestone at $200K. In Nawfal’s view, $XRP could reach $10 by December this year if Bitcoin hits $225,000.
On the other hand, Carl Moon suggested $XRP could hit $30 during the same timeframe, though he did not provide a projected Bitcoin price. Instead, he noted that Ethereum may be worth $25,000 by then.
Researcher Ripple Van Winkle has also previously suggested that $XRP might reach between $10 and $14 if Bitcoin surpasses $140K. While Bitcoin is now approaching this level, $XRP’s journey toward that projected range remains ongoing.