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XRP Price Prediction Hits $13 – Here Is Why This Crypto Call Feels Overheated

Michael Juanico by Michael Juanico
February 18, 2026
in CRYPTO, FINANCE, OPINION, RIPPLE XRP
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  • A popular analyst claims XRP could hit $13 within three months
  • The forecast suggests an 830% surge from around $1.40
  • The same projection also floats a $70 target, raising skepticism

Ripple’s native token XRP is trading around $1.40, and it has once again become the center of a wild crypto price prediction. A pseudonymous analyst known as Crypto Bull, who has built a following of more than 165,000, claims XRP could surge to $13 in the next three months. That’s a massive call, especially considering XRP has spent much of the past year moving sideways and frustrating holders.

The analyst’s argument is built around a familiar idea: XRP repeating its 2017 bull run. Back then, the token went from roughly $0.06 to about $3.40 during the 2017–2018 cycle. It was one of the most dramatic moves in altcoin history, and it’s the kind of chart pattern that keeps getting recycled every time the market gets restless.

The $13 XRP Prediction Implies an 830% Move

Crypto Bull’s chart suggests XRP will rise in three waves, with wave three supposedly sending the token to $13 by the end of May 2026. If that happened, XRP would be up roughly 830% from current levels. On paper, it’s the kind of move that makes people’s brains short-circuit, because suddenly even small investments look life-changing.

That’s also why these predictions spread so fast. A $1,000 position turning into $9,300 in a few months sounds irresistible, and crypto has trained people to believe that kind of upside is always right around the corner. The problem is that the market rarely hands out clean, perfectly timed moves like that, especially when a token has already been stuck for months.

The $70 XRP Target Is Where the Forecast Starts to Break

The same analyst also claims that after hitting $13, XRP could eventually climb toward $70. This is where the prediction stops sounding bold and starts sounding detached. A $70 XRP would require a completely different market environment, and likely a level of capital inflow that goes far beyond what most altcoin cycles can sustain.

Outrageous XRP price targets are nothing new. They show up in every cycle, usually when people are bored, under-positioned, or desperate for the market to “do something.” And XRP, for whatever reason, attracts more of these extreme calls than almost any other large-cap altcoin.

A Realistic Take for Crypto Investors

If you’ve been in crypto long enough, you already know the rule. Predictions like this should be taken with a grain of salt, and honestly, maybe with a whole shaker. Charts can tell stories, but they don’t guarantee outcomes, and repeating 2017 is not a strategy, it’s a narrative.

The healthier approach is to treat these forecasts as entertainment, not financial planning. XRP can absolutely move hard in a true altcoin cycle, but going all-in based on a three-month moon call is how people get wrecked. If you want exposure, the smarter play is usually patience, scaling entries on dips, and staying grounded when social media starts shouting numbers.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Michael Juanico

Michael is a BSBA Management graduate from Mindanao State University and has been a professional content writer since 2019. He began exploring cryptocurrency in 2021 and has since made blockchain and digital assets his primary focus. For nearly four years, Michael has contributed research and editorial content at Aiur Labs and BlockNews, producing clear and accessible coverage of market trends, trading strategies, and project developments. He is transparent about his personal holdings in Bitcoin, TRON, and select meme tokens, combining writing expertise with hands-on market experience to deliver trustworthy insights to readers.

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