The wedge tool can be demonstrated here XRP can be seen in 2014 (the early days) pumping periodically throughout fib ranges When finished it led to a massive breakout.
Now the current rising broadening wedge can be seen to be pumping in the same periodic matter Is this a sign of a large bull move coming? maybe. The only difference is this time the wedge is expanding as price is rising. While before the price was falling as the wedge was tightening. This is makes the situations kind of equal in a way.
In green circles (flag emoji) very similar price action can be seen.
Below is a clearer version of the current ascending wedge on XRP