Expert Sets $1.70 as Make-or-Break Level for XRP ATH Breakout

Tradeship University founder Cameron Scrubs identifies a critical level XRP must overcome to initiate a major upward move toward new all-time highs (ATH).

In a recent market commentary, Scrubs emphasized that XRP now sits at a pivotal technical juncture. He explains that the asset could begin a broader rally toward new ATHs by Q2 2026, provided it decisively clears and sustains momentum above a crucial price threshold.

Key Points

• Tradeship University founder Cameron Scrubs identifies $1.70 as the key resistance level XRP must overcome to reach a new all-time high. 
• He expects this projection to play out as early as April or May 2026. 
• XRP currently needs a 30% rally to break above $1.70 and 187% to register a new all-time high. 
• Despite bullish expectations, XRP’s trajectory remains dependent on overall macroeconomic and crypto market conditions. 

$1.70 Emerges as Key Trigger for ATH Rally 

Scrubs centers his prediction on the $1.70 resistance level. He argues that once XRP breaks above this barrier, it would mark a clear shift in market structure from consolidation to expansion. 

In turn, this breakout would likely confirm renewed bullish momentum and attract both retail and institutional inflows. If XRP achieves this breakout, Scrubs expects the asset to maintain its upward trajectory and eventually reach a new all-time high by April or May 2026. 

For context, XRP last peaked at $3.84 in January 2018, a level it has yet to surpass. Although XRP came close to reclaiming this high, it failed to do so. Notably, the asset surged to $3.65 in July 2025 before experiencing a significant pullback. 

However, Scrubs maintains that XRP could finally register a new ATH in the coming months, so long as it flips the $1.70 resistance into support. 

XRP Faces Renewed Pressure 

Meanwhile, XRP currently trades well below this key level. The asset pulled back again on Friday, reflecting broader market weakness. It currently trades around $1.34, meaning it would need to rally roughly 30% to break above $1.70. 

Furthermore, from its current price, XRP would require an approximate 187% increase to surpass its previous ATH. Beyond technical factors, timing may also play a role. 

Interestingly, the projected April–May window aligns with Brad Garlinghouse’s expectations regarding the potential enactment of the Clarity Act. Analysts widely view this legislation as a key catalyst that could boost institutional confidence and channel more traditional finance capital into crypto markets, potentially benefiting assets like XRP.

Nevertheless, despite these bullish projections, XRP’s trajectory still depends heavily on broader macroeconomic conditions, which continue to influence the overall crypto market.