The price of XRP has retreated after encountering resistanceat the $2.86 level, a point where it has faced selling pressure previously.This follows a strong bullish advance that began after the asset formed adouble bottom pattern at a key support area.Meanwhile, a broader forecast for the cryptocurrency marketanticipates a substantial rally beginning in October. This analyst predictionis based on a historical four-year cycle and a pivotal regulatory decisiondeadline from the SEC.Prediction Based on Historical CyclesA cryptocurrency analyst has predicted a major market surge.The forecast was made on a YouTube channel called YourPOP. It focuses onOctober 2025.The prediction is based on historical trends. The analystcited the market's "four-year cycle." This pattern preceded largerallies in 2013, 2017, and 2021. The fourth quarter is often strong foralternative cryptocurrencies.This outlook comes after a recent decline in the market.Bitcoin was trading near $111,000 at the time of the report. XRP was valued at$0.283. This represented a 5% drop for the week. However, XRP remains up 400%for the year.XRP ETF as a Key CatalystA key factor in the prediction is the potential for an XRPETF. Betting markets on Polymarket show an 87% chance of approval in October.Nearly 10 applications are currently under review by regulators.Analysts project an approved XRP ETF could draw $5 to $8billion in new investments. This is compared to the launch of Bitcoin ETFs.Leveraged XRP ETF assets already total $353 million.A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission deadline inOctober is noted. New regulatory frameworks may also speed up the approvalprocess. Decisions are expected between October and November. The report states that overall market sentiment is currentlyin "fear" territory. Many investors worry the market cycle hasalready peaked. The analyst disagrees with this view.#XRP Price Prediction: If the 2017 fractal holds, compressed and adjusted to today’s range, we could see XRP hit $9 by the first week of September! When XRP moves, it moves fast—expect a parabolic surge in just 4-5 weeks! #SOLO and #Coreum are primed to follow suit with… pic.twitter.com/fx4zXP6Kl7— James Crypto Space (@JamesCrypto87) July 29, 2025The analysis suggests that market tops are rarely predicted.It encourages a longer-term perspective. It references an investment strategyof buying during periods of fear.Broader Market OutlookThe forecast also mentions Ethereum. It suggests Ethereumcould see a short-term drop to around $3,600. Some experts predict it couldreach between $10,000 and $15,000 by the end of the year.The analyst believes these conditions could help XRP. Theasset could break its all-time high of $3.68. Gains of 5 to 10 times itscurrent value are suggested as possible.Short-Term Volatility, Long-Term OptimismThe analyst expects short-term volatility to continue. Thisis especially likely around new economic data. However, the conditions aredescribed as setting the stage for a significant October. Historical trends,regulatory decisions, and current sentiment are cited as factors.I have more faith in $SOL breaking out than $ETHSolana has some sort of momentum, ETH had a good bounce but that's it for now. SOL/ETH still bearish as hell, BUT trying to break the H12 trend for the first time since early July— Cilinix (@cilinixcrypto) August 27, 2025XRP Holds Key Level as Analysts Debate TargetsAn analyst, OscarRamos, noted that XRP holders have shown resilience despite recent pricechanges. The asset is currently trading near $2.70. Historical trends indicatethat September often sees weaker performance, while October and November tendto be stronger. Ramos suggested the $2.70 level could represent a potentialbuying opportunity based on technical indicators.A recent analysis by DiscoverCrypto noted that larger XRP allocations may yield limited returns unlessprices reach extreme levels, which would require a market capitalization beyondthe current total for the entire crypto market. Technically, the XRP/BTC pairshows tightening Bollinger Bands, indicating potential for a significant pricemovement.Several analysts have provided specific projections.CoinsKid identifies short-term support at $2.66 and a minimum upside target of$4.13. CilinixCrypto sees near-term targets between $3.07 and $3.13, with $3.30 as alonger-term resistance level. DeepSeek AI expects a range of $3.50 to $5.00by late 2025, with a longer-term potential of $8 to $15 by 2030.Other forecasts from JamesCrypto Space and Zack Rector suggest ranges up to $9 and $5–$15,respectively. All analysts note that these outcomes are dependent on broadermarket conditions, regulatory developments, and adoption trends.This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.