Dave Portnoy Eyes XRP Dip After Missing Its Rally

• 18 October 2025
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• 23:00

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is eyeing XRP again after missing out on one of its biggest rallies earlier this year.

The media personality admitted he’s been tracking the altcoin closely and plans to buy back in if its price drops below $2.20.

Portnoy made the comment during a social media Q&A, saying he’d “go bonkers” if XRP hit that level. It’s a number that stings for him: he sold his entire position at $2.40 in July, just before the token spiked to a record $3.60.

Market Weakness Draws His Attention

Since peaking, XRP has fallen more than 30% over the past three months, dragged down by wider market losses and trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. The 100% tariffs announced by President Donald Trump pushed risk assets sharply lower, briefly knocking XRP below the same price Portnoy is now watching.

Analysts Expect One More Drop Before Recovery

Technical analyst CasiTrades believes XRP could still dip further before any real rebound begins. She identified key retracement zones around $1.46 and $1.35 as potential areas of support and said the recent pause looks like a typical “Wave 4” consolidation.

According to her projections, XRP’s next leg higher could reach as much as $6.50-$10 once this correction ends. She described the current structure as “a setup for one of the strongest impulses in the cycle,” turning short-term weakness into a long-term opportunity.

Waiting for the Second Chance

For Portnoy, the latest pullback might offer redemption after his mistimed exit earlier this year. Whether he makes a move this time remains to be seen—but he’s watching closely, and so is the market.