The idea that most XRP holders will "bail" between $5 and $10 has recently become a major talking point in the crypto community. This "Real Talk" refers to a psychological and structural phenomenon where a massive wave of selling is expected in that specific price range.

Here is the short explanation of why this range is considered the "Ultimate Shakeout":

1. The "Life-Changing" Psychology

For the vast majority of retail investors who bought XRP between $0.20 and $0.60, a move to $5 or $10 represents a 10x to 20x return.

* The Trap: At $5, many "diamond hand" holders will finally see enough profit to pay off debts, buy a house, or exit the market entirely.

* The Result: This creates massive selling pressure that can stall the price, making it look like the "top" even if the asset has more room to grow.

2. The "Liquidity Trap" Theory

Analysts often call the $5–$10 range a Liquidity Trap. Large institutional players need "exit liquidity" (people buying or selling in large volumes) to move their own positions.

* As retail investors rush to sell at $5, institutions and "whales" may actually be the ones buying those coins to fuel the next leg up to much higher prices.

3. The 0.1% Rule

Influencers like JackTheRippler and other market pundits suggest that 99.9% of holders will sell in this range because they cannot stomach the volatility of a $10+ XRP.

* They argue that only the 0.1% who hold through the $5–$10 "war zone" will be left to reap the rewards if XRP reaches the double-digit targets (like $13 or $27) predicted by some technical models.

Summary of the Current Market (Jan 2026)

* Current Price: XRP is currently trading around $2.07.

* The Goal: To reach $5, XRP needs roughly a 140% increase; to reach $10, it needs a 380% increase.

* The Takeaway: The "Real Talk" is a warning that the biggest challenge isn't the price going down—it's the temptation to sell when the price finally goes up.

Would you like me to look up the specific technical "buy" and "sell" zones analysts are watching for XRP right now?#MarketRebound #BTC100kNext? #StrategyBTCPurchase $XRP