XRP has seen a rebound, pushing to the top of its recent consolidation range near $1.36, reigniting bullish speculation. Analyst Javon Marks has set a new chart-based target for XRP at $16.39, predicting a potential 1,100% rally.

This new target is built on a technical structure: a pennant pattern that began forming in 2017 and broke out in late 2024. Marks uses a "measured move" method, projecting the size of XRP's historic 2017 rally forward from the recent breakout point.

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For XRP to reach such a valuation, significant real-world changes are required. Banks on Ripple's network would need to settle using XRP, contingent on the CLARITY Act passing. Additionally, substantial XRP ETF inflows, potentially in the tens of billions, and widespread institutional adoption are necessary.