XRP and its "lucky number": Will the 173-day cycle surprise us again?

The cryptocurrency market exhibits patterns that repeat with almost mathematical precision, and XRP has just reached a milestone that analysts cannot ignore: exactly 173 days since its last significant peak. This number, which might seem like a coincidence, has become the “lucky number” that defines Ripple’s most important cycles. If the numbers don’t lie, we are on the verge of one of the most decisive moves for the asset.

The 173-day pattern that defines XRP’s cycle

Just a few months ago, XRP experienced a considerable expansion that caught the market’s attention. During that bullish period, the asset took exactly 173 days to break out from a technical figure known as a “descending wedge” to reach new highs. Today, since the peak recorded approximately 7 months ago, exactly the same 173 days have passed, leading analysts like “Bird” to point out a correlation that is too perfect to ignore.

The “lucky number” of 173 days is not an invention but an identifiable pattern in the structure of XRP’s bullish cycles. The question many are asking is whether this sequence will repeat once more, bringing the explosive movement the market is expecting.

Technical compression: preparing for the move

Despite the selling pressure that has characterized the past few months, XRP has remained in an increasingly narrow range. The current price hovers around $1.59, reflecting a very particular consolidation phase: the asset is compressing like a spring under constant tension.

This late-stage compression is typical of moments before major moves. While trading volume has decreased to approximately $123.94 million in the last 24 hours (compared to $1.8 billion in previous cycles), the chart structure remains intact, maintaining the architecture that preceded the most spectacular movements.

Price targets and bullish scenarios

If the 173-day pattern confirms itself as the “lucky number” from the past, analysts project an initial move toward the $4.00 to $4.50 zone, representing an increase of over 150% from current levels. This target aligns with the natural breakout of the consolidation range.

However, some go further. Analysts like “Steph is Crypto” reference the legendary 2017 cycle, when XRP experienced extraordinary gains. If that massive expansion scenario materializes, prices could reach significantly higher levels. The current all-time high is at $3.65, but under that speculative scenario, targets could be set in substantially higher territories.

Volume and confirmation signals

The current weak point is volume. With $123.94 million in daily transactions, figures are below the historical peaks needed to confirm a large-magnitude move. However, analysts note that volume decrease during compression phases is often characteristic of the quiet periods before “power moves.”

The chart structure maintains patterns that align perfectly with the moments preceding XRP’s most important rallies. Although volume could improve, the chart’s geometry suggests that the “lucky number” 173 days might be in play once again.

The last chance before takeoff?

The central question is whether XRP is genuinely positioned for a significant move or if the market is simply playing with the coincidence of these 173 days. What is undeniable is that the technical structure, historical cycles, and the “lucky number” pattern converge at a critical moment. Whether it materializes or not, XRP continues to demonstrate that in the cryptocurrency market, numbers sometimes have a peculiar way of repeating themselves.