[DigitalToday reporter Yoonseo Lee (이윤서)] An analysis said XRP could show a move up to 10 times stronger than bitcoin if it breaks above the upper resistance line on a long-term chart.

On May 16 (local time), blockchain media outlet The Crypto Basic reported that market analyst Celal Kucuker projected XRP could quickly jump to more than $15 if XRP/BTC breaks above the top of a symmetrical triangle that has lasted for years.

Kucuker said XRP could deliver more than 10 times the performance of bitcoin. He said the chart structure is very clear and showed strong conviction. On a daily basis, he argued XRP could enter a parabolic uptrend. While some in the market expect a correction, Kucuker said the opposite move could emerge.

He also pointed to the risk that an initial rise could cloud investors' judgement. If XRP rises about threefold first, many investors could see it as overheated and take profits early, but the full-scale rise could start after that. Kucuker said many market participants could close positions without capturing even 10 percent of XRP's overall upside potential.

The key is relative strength against bitcoin rather than XRP's absolute price. XRP has fallen 41 percent against bitcoin since its $3.6 peak on July 2025, but XRP/BTC is still moving within a long-term symmetrical triangle. The pattern was presented as a long-term convergence range that has continued since 2018, where volatility is compressed and a large directional move can follow.

Technically, a horizontal support line at 0.00001575 was presented as an important reference point. XRP/BTC tested the level in October 2025 and rebounded quickly, and Kucuker assessed that the support line's defensive strength had been confirmed. XRP/BTC is currently trading at about 0.00001808 and XRP is trading at about $1.39. While it has seen an overall decline since the July 2025 peak, the view is that it is maintaining its structure above the key support line.

If that support holds, it could become a foothold for a breakout above the upper boundary. Kucuker's chart target is a scenario in which XRP surges 907 percent against bitcoin. If the breakout occurs, the calculation is that XRP's relative returns could expand sharply in a short period.

The long-term trend was also presented as grounds for the analysis. XRP/BTC turned into a downtrend after recording 0.00023 in January 2018 when XRP rose to as high as $3.3. Over subsequent years, highs fell and lows rose, forming a symmetrical triangle on the monthly chart.

The point to watch is clear. It is whether XRP can break above the top of the long-term triangle convergence while holding the key support line against bitcoin. Kucuker said that if upside momentum builds, XRP could rise above $15 in a relatively short time, beyond what many investors expect.

Still, for the long-term convergence structure in XRP/BTC to lead to an actual bullish turn, trading volume and broader market risk-asset appetite need to support it. Even if it breaks above resistance on the relative strength chart, XRP's standalone upward move could be limited if bitcoin prices swing sharply or if selling pressure grows across the broader cryptocurrency market.

The outlook for XRP above $15 is also closer to an optimistic scenario premised on a breakout from the long-term pattern. With a large gap between current prices and the target, the market needs to confirm in stages whether the key support holds and whether it breaks above the upper resistance line. Even if the technical structure turns favorable, new buying and expanded trading volume need to accompany it for the rally to continue.

XRP / $BTC has the potential to outperform Bitcoin by 10x. The chart looks that clear to me... I believe XRP is about to enter a parabolic move on the daily timeframe. And while most people keep waiting for a correction, the price will continue moving higher. You’ll see a 3x… pic.twitter.com/wo31hVD48R