A prominent crypto analyst, Jaydee, has issued a severe warning to the $XRP community, predicting a looming "historical pump and dump" cycle that could see the token experience a massive rally followed by a devastating crash.

$XRP 's Volatile Past as a Warning

Jaydee points to XRP's last major cycle in 2017 as evidence of the potential volatility. During that period:

$XRP surged from near $0.006 to a peak of $3.84 in early January 2018.

Despite some influencers projecting targets as high as $589, the token subsequently collapsed by 95%.

This crash wiped out many retail traders, whom Jaydee labels as "dumb money."

New Rally Predicted, But With a Steep Drop

In his latest analysis, Jaydee believes XRP is positioning for another significant rally, potentially reaching $21—a 982% increase from the current price of $1.94. However, he cautions that this peak will likely be accompanied by aggressive social media promotion from influencers preparing to exit their positions.

Jaydee warns that:

Early investors will offload their holdings, triggering a severe correction.

Latecomers, buying into the hype, will be left exposed to a steep downturn.

"Smart Money" vs. Retail Traders

Jaydee stresses that most investors will be unprepared for this expected pattern, where 'smart money' sells at the top, utilizing new retail traders as exit liquidity.

He anticipates a 95% retrace from the peak, hitting a zone he calls the "bear pink box."

"Many investors will lose money, as these individuals would buy high and hold XRP through the drop," Jaydee emphasized.

Conversely, he believes only a small group of investors who time the market perfectly will manage to secure life-changing, retiring gains.

⚖️ Counter Argument: Institutional Adoption May Change Dynamics

Not all analysts agree with Jaydee's grim prediction. Trader Moon Jay argues that XRP's market dynamics may be changing due to growing institutional adoption and its expanding role in global payments.

He suggests that the institutions acquiring XRP for payment utility or treasury reserves are unlikely to replicate the whale-driven dumps that fueled past market collapses, potentially leading to a more stable price floor.

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