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A pseudonymous leading cryptocurrency analyst, TradingShot, has given a now-or-never moment for XRP to reach the $8.5 price target. The Ripple’s native token plummeted to $2.40 during the weekend as the broader financial market crashed after US President Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on all Chinese goods entering the US. The cryptocurrency analyst explained that this could be a buying opportunity for traders as XRP could break out in price. The leading altcoin already surged 8% on Monday and is on the path to recovery. The bulls are aiming to reclaim the $3 mark as the token is attracting buying pressure. XRP’s daily trading volume crossed $10.2 billion threshold, indicating that an upward tick is on the cards. Also Read: XRP Jumps 8.7% Amid Market Recovery: How Far Can It Go? XRP to $8.5: Analyst Gives Ambitious Now-or-Never Price Target Source: Barrons The analyst wrote that XRP is mirroring its December 2017 chart patterns, where it eventually hit an ATH of $3.65 in...

Both the Tron (TRX) and Dogecoin (DOGE) cryptocurrencies have been down in the past month amid a bearish market. However, DOGE has seen a steeper fall, dropping over 20% in that span compared to TRX’s 3%. Tron’s cryptocurrency is just behind Dogecoin in terms of market cap, as TRX has had a solid year to gain ground on the leading meme coin. If the current pattern continues, DOGE could fall behind TRX on the cryptocurrency charts by the end of 2025. Tron already made a big move at the start of the month, flipping Cardano ADA to become the 9th most valuable crypto by market cap. However, flipping DOGE would be a big achievement, as DOGE has been at the 8th rank or above for years. The leading meme coin has struggled in 2025, down 45% YTD. Meanwhile, TRX is up 5% YTD. DOGE is currently experiencing a prolonged price slump, impacted by several external forces, including the Dogefather Elon Musk’s latest spat with the US. The crippling geopolitical narratives are also hammerin...