Sept. 17 Fed Rate Cut May Spark XRP Parabolic Rally
Crypto analyst STEPHISCRYPTO forecasts a parabolic rally in XRP following a 25 bps Fed rate cut at the September 17 FOMC meeting. He cites a late-2024 precedent when a similar cut sent XRP soaring 488% from under $0.50 to over $3 in weeks, forming a rounded base ahead of the decision. Using comparative XRP/USD charts, the analyst predicts prices surpassing $8 and entering double digits by early 2026.
Market odds for a 25 bps cut stand at 85–90% according to the CME FedWatch tool, supported by hints from Fed Chair Powell and Governor Waller. BlackRock and other firms also expect multiple cuts. However, some economists warn that robust U.S. growth could delay rate easing. Traders should track FOMC outcomes, rate forecasts and technical patterns to capture potential XRP buying opportunities.
Bullish
The prospect of a 25 bps Fed rate cut on September 17 is historically linked to a surge in risk assets and weakness in the US dollar, as seen in late 2024 when XRP rallied 488%. Short-term, a confirmed cut could trigger renewed buying pressure as liquidity flows back into crypto markets and technical indicators form a rounded base. In the long run, continued easing and positive sentiment—supported by high cut odds from the CME FedWatch tool and institutional forecasts—could push XRP above $8 and into double-digit territory by early 2026. However, traders should remain cautious of potential delays if US growth remains strong.