In the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency, patience often feels like an outdated virtue. Markets move in seconds, narratives shift overnight, and traders crave instant gratification. Yet, for long-term XRP holders, patience may once again prove to be the most profitable strategy — especially as the token’s current structure mirrors historical cycles that preceded explosive rallies.
A Familiar Pattern Emerging
Renowned crypto analyst Ethernasyonal has drawn attention to XRP’s repeating cyclical behavior, revealing a striking resemblance between the market’s current setup and its past major rallies.
According to the analyst, XRP’s price action appears to be following a familiar rhythm — one that could foreshadow another massive uptrend once the ongoing accumulation phase is complete.
In the 2017 bull market, XRP surged thousands of percent after consolidating around previous resistance levels. The price was initially rejected from the 2013 all-time high (ATH) before retesting the 2014 peak. That accumulation period acted as the launchpad for XRP’s parabolic rise to over $3 by early 2018.
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XRP cyclical structure is showing a striking similarity once again.
After the major rally in 2017, the price was rejected from the 2013 ATH level and then retested the 2014 ATH level, which had previously acted as resistance. After accumulating… pic.twitter.com/PBgllXBYJw
— EᴛʜᴇʀNᴀꜱʏᴏɴᴀL 💹🧲 (@EtherNasyonaL) October 11, 2025
The Current Cycle and Technical Alignment
Today, XRP is retracing that same historical pattern. After a strong rally in 2024, the token was rejected near its 2017 ATH zone and has since been consolidating around the 2021 high — a level that previously served as major resistance.
This zone, analysts suggest, is where “power accumulation” is taking place — a phase where smart money positions itself quietly before the next major impulse.
Technical data supports this observation. XRP’s market structure on the weekly chart shows diminishing volatility within a tightening range, a classic signal of accumulation. Volume has remained steady, and long-term indicators such as the RSI and MACD suggest that momentum is being rebuilt rather than lost.
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Historical Consistency and Market Psychology
Cycles in cryptocurrency often repeat not only because of market mechanics but also because of human behavior. Investors tend to overreact in both directions — euphoric at peaks and fearful at bottoms. XRP’s historical pattern reflects this psychology, where long consolidations precede rapid vertical climbs.
Ethernasyonal emphasizes that just as in 2017, the current phase is designed to test holders’ conviction. Impatience often leads to missed opportunities when the market transitions from quiet accumulation to an aggressive breakout.
The Value of Patience in a Cyclical Market
While short-term traders chase volatility, seasoned investors recognize that the biggest gains in crypto often come from waiting through the dull, frustrating phases of consolidation. For XRP, this could mean months of sideways movement before momentum reignites.
As Ethernasyonal notes, “Following this consolidation, the next parabolic run will be inevitable.” The historical evidence gives weight to that claim — XRP’s strongest rallies have always emerged after extended accumulation.
In markets driven by cycles and sentiment, patience isn’t weakness — it’s strategy. XRP may once again be proving that the most valuable skill for investors in this phase is the ability to wait while the next wave quietly builds.
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