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If XRP Price Can Hold Above $3 This Week, We May See $4.50 Before November – Say Analysts


The XRP price has been climbing steadily in recent weeks, leaving traders focused on whether it can finally break through the important $3.10 mark. Analysts argue that holding above this level could open the door to $4.50 before November. Ripple’s growing role in payments is providing a solid base for XRP, while new presale tokens like Layer Brett ($LBRETT) are catching attention with far greater upside potential.

XRP at a turning point

At present, XRP trades near $3.2, just above the resistance zone at $3. Many see this as both a technical barrier and a psychological test. A clean breakout with strong volume could trigger buying momentum, with $3.50 and $4 as the next key levels. Analysts suggest that $4.50 could follow before November if broader market sentiment remains supportive.

Much of the optimism is tied to Ripple’s partnerships with banks, remittance firms, and payment providers. By cutting settlement times and reducing transaction costs, XRP maintains real-world adoption in a market where many tokens rely only on hype. This use case gives traders confidence that gains may hold once resistance levels are cleared.

Why $3 matters

The $3 line is a major test for XRP right now. If the price can continue above it and hold, traders would take it as a sign that buyers are still in control. That kind of move could draw in new money from both retail and institutions. If it slips back instead, the coin may spend more time moving sideways, with support levels near $2.80 to $2.90 acting as the next cushion.

Institutional flows add weight

Another factor backing XRP’s outlook is its growing recognition among institutions. Investment firms that previously overlooked the token are now allocating small positions, seeing it as a play on blockchain-based payments. This adds credibility to long-term forecasts and may help XRP maintain higher levels once they are reached.

Still, XRP’s size limits the kind of multiples traders often hope for. That’s why many investors are diversifying into early-stage tokens with higher growth potential.

Why Layer Brett is gaining traction

Among these new projects, Layer Brett (LBRETT) has emerged as one of the most hyped presales of 2025. Built on Ethereum Layer 2, Brett mixes meme culture branding with technical advantages like fast, low-cost transactions and Ethereum-level security. Unlike hype-only tokens, it blends utility with community energy, making it a standout.

The presale has already raised more than $4.2 million at $0.0058 per token. Early stakers are earning above 610% APY, though yields will fall as more users join. The roadmap includes NFT features, gamified staking, and a community rewards program to sustain engagement after launch.

Analysts argue that while XRP may double over the next year, Brett has potential for 50x–100x gains if it captures market attention. This is why many traders are balancing both, holding XRP for stability while betting on Brett for higher risk and reward.

Final thoughts

The latest XRP price prediction shows that $3 remains the critical battleground. A breakout here could unlock a run toward $4.50 before November, supported by Ripple’s payment network and institutional interest. Yet for those chasing larger returns, Layer Brett offers the kind of early-stage opportunity that XRP no longer can.

For many investors, the strategy is to hold both: XRP as a steady anchor and Brett as a high-upside bet heading into the next cycle.

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