XRP Could Explode by 200%—Crypto Trader Reveals Catalyst and Updates Solana & Pepe View

• Ali Martinez predicts XRP’s value could surge by 200%, driven by whale activity and significant buying pressure.
• Solana’s decentralized exchange ecosystem achieved record-breaking volumes of $70 billion, with a projected price target of $270 and a PEPE eye of $0.0000240 price target.

Cryptocurrency trader Ali Martinez has stirred the crypto community with a bold prediction for XRP. Backed by on-chain data, Martinez forecasts a jaw-dropping 200% surge for the digital asset. The analysis suggests XRP’s growing demand, supported by significant whale activity, is setting the stage for explosive growth.

$XRP is going to $10! pic.twitter.com/EAIhqpj4V4

— Ali (@ali_charts) January 15, 2025

In just one week, whales have acquired over 1.1 billion XRP tokens, underscoring heavy accumulation. According to Matinez, If the buying pressure continues, it could help propel XRP to $10. XRP is currently valued at $3.21, slightly below its all-time high of $3.84, which was reached seven years ago.

This surge comes after XRP’s recent milestone of trading above $3, a level unseen since 2018. The market’s excitement stems from its 300% leap since the fourth quarter of 2024, with analysts citing a rare bullish pattern signaling further upside. 

Crypto analyst Legacy highlighted XRP/ETH’s 156% surge, revealing Ethereum as overvalued while XRP takes the lead in performance. Legacy attributes the momentum to factors like Ripple’s strategic partnerships, the $rUSD stablecoin, and the XRP ETF. As we reported earlier, XRP ETF odds are a contributor to the bullish trend.

Source: Legacy

The narrative of Ethereum’s overvaluation is drawing investors towards XRP. Market data shows a growing preference for XRP over ETH, with a sharp climb in investor value. Open interest in XRP futures has reached a record $7.6 billion, marking a 46% growth in just one week, according to Coinglass.

Solana’s Volume Soars to $70 Billion — $270 Target Eyed

Solana (SOL) has also captured attention, with Martinez pointing to a bullish signal from the Tom DeMark Sequential indicator on the daily chart. Currently trading at $2017, Solana is projected to climb to $220 or higher.

November saw Solana’s decentralized exchange (DEX) ecosystem achieve record-breaking volumes of $70 billion, with last week recording 27 billion, as per DeFiLlama. However, on a weekly frame, Solana faced a 9.30% decline in volume. 

Source: DeFiLlama

Despite an 8% dip to $180 in late December, analysts predict Solana will regain momentum, with a potential target of $270 amid reformed crypto stances under the Trump administration. Strong adoption metrics and ecosystem expansion are driving confidence in its bullish trajectory.

Can PEPE Break $0.0000221 and Soar Higher?

Meanwhile, the meme coin PEPE has shown resilience, rallying by over 20 % in December. Martinez identified a potential 20% upside for PEPE, highlighting a rebound to $0.000021 on the daily chart.

PEPE’s December journey is less smooth, with resistance forming at $0.0000221, but market experts believe breaking this barrier could lead to new highs. Analysts forecast PEPE climbing beyond $0.000033 amid clear bullish flag formation, bouncing from $0.000017 twice.  

Source: Bullish Traders

Currently valued at $0.0000200, PEPE’s projected January end target is $0.0000240. While challenges remain, its potential for massive gains has made it a favored pick among investors seeking high returns.