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XRP Eyes $10 Price Target If Bitcoin Hits $150K as XRP/BTC Ratio Returns to 2017–2018 Levels

XRP Eyes $10 Price Target If Bitcoin Hits $150K as XRP/BTC Ratio Returns to 2017–2018 Levels

CryptonewslandCryptonewsland2025/08/01 16:45
By:by Wesley Munene
  • XRP requires a 0.00006666 XRP/BTC ratio to reach $10 if Bitcoin peaks at $150,000.
  • In 2017, XRP surged 15x in four weeks when that ratio level was reached.
  • Current data shows XRP underperforming Bitcoin, with greater volatility and a 7-day decline nearing 8%.

As the crypto market continues to gain traction, attention is turning toward XRP and its price trajectory. Analysts tracking historical data indicate that a $10 XRP target remains within the level of possibility. This assumes that Bitcoin reaches a peak between $140,000 and $150,000 during the current cycle. The prediction is leveled in the XRP to Bitcoin (XRP/BTC) ratio, returning to levels last seen in the 2017–2018 bull market phase.

Ratio Analysis Suggests Room for Growth

According to a recent report by Virtual Bacon on X, historical chart comparisons place the XRP/BTC ratio during the late 2017 and early 2018 cycle at 0.00006666. This level occurred when XRP surged from $0.22 to nearly $3.30, marking a 15x gain in just four weeks. 

A $10 $XRP target might sound crazy but if $BTC tops at $150K, the XRP/BTC ratio would only need to return to 2017–2018 levels.

It’s not guaranteed, but it’s not unrealistic by end of cycle. That would match past mania phases. Worth watching. pic.twitter.com/oj4e9x0wud

— VirtualBacon (@VirtualBacon0x) July 29, 2025

Based on current projections, if Bitcoin caps at $150,000, XRP would need to reach $10 to match the 2017–2018 XRP/BTC ratio. The corresponding ratio calculation is simple. Dividing a $10 XRP price by a $150,000 Bitcoin value yields approximately 0.00006666. Market data confirms that this figure reflects levels seen during the mid and late stages of the last major bull cycle.

BTC/XRP Current Market Action Revealed

According to CoinMarketCap data at the time of writing, BTC is priced at $115,244.81, showing a 1.15% decline over the past seven days. Its market cap stands at $2.29 trillion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $83.73 billion. XRP declined more sharply, dropping nearly 8% over the same period. 

Source: CoinMarketCap

The XRP line on the chart reflects more volatility compared to Bitcoin. Both assets peaked on July 28 before trending downward. Bitcoin’s circulating supply is 19.9 million, close to its 21 million maximum. XRP underperformed relative to Bitcoin throughout the observed timeframe.

Profit Strategy Based on Historical Trends

If XRP scores a $10 price with the XRP/BTC ratio near 0.00006666, that would reflect a mid-to-late bull cycle. Traders observing this scenario may consider exiting a portion of their positions at that point. Historically, the market has entered a mania phase once ratios and prices hit those marks.

Once XRP touches the $10 level under those conditions, some market participants have noted plans to lock in profits. Remaining holdings could then be left to capture any further upside beyond that level, as was seen in past cycles.

Data from the 2017–2018 market cycle shows XRP reaching significant levels during peak Bitcoin valuations. The $10 target appears achievable if Bitcoin reaches $150,000 and the XRP/BTC ratio returns to prior highs. The conditions remain dependent on Bitcoin’s trajectory and XRP’s comparative strength.

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