Crypto Analyst Predicts XRP Price To Hit $1.03 Soon, Warns Of Initial Dip

The XRP price has staged an impressive rally in recent days, but this came to an abrupt end yesterday. After rising to as high as $0.6378, it plummeted by more than 11% temporarily. Nevertheless, the popular crypto analyst Dark Defender (@DefendDark) remains bullish in the short-term, even if the dip could widen further in the short term. XRP Price Could Eclipse The $1 Mark Again According to him, the XRP price is in a promising short-term uptrend towards the $1.03 mark. This analysis is based on the 4-hour timeframe and shows a complex interplay of market dynamics and technical patterns that suggest a bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency. The chart shared by Dark Defender shows XRP’s significant rally, marked by a 67.56% increase from a low of $0.3814 to a recent high of $0.6378. The forecast uses Elliott Wave Theory and Fibonacci retracement levels to predict the price target. Both technical analysis tools are often used to predict potential price levels based on past market behavior. Elliott Wave Theory, which forms a central component of Dark Defender’s analysis, posits that market prices unfold in specific patterns, called waves, that are repetitive in nature. According to this theory, a typical cycle includes eight wavesfive in the direction of the prevailing trend followed by three corrective waves, which Dark Defender identifies on the XRP chart. Related Reading: XRP Surges 39% As Sharks & Whales Push Supply Share Past 85% The impulse sequence observed in XRP’s recent uptrend consists of five upward waves labeled (1) through (5). This sequence shows a strong bullish move from the local low to yesterdays high. Each wave peaked higher than the last, reflecting increasing optimism among investors. Following the impulse, the chart delineates an ABC corrective pattern, which is characteristic of a temporary reversal in price following the rapid gains of the impulse waves. Wave A signifies the initial drop from the peak, wave B reflects a partial retracement upwards, and wave C, which is anticipated but not yet completed, typically falls below the end of wave A, indicating a further potential decrease in price. Dark Defender’s chart marks the beginning of this corrective phase, suggesting that wave C could bring the price down to around $0.499 before the market resumes its upward trajectory. The ABC wave can take 2 days to complete & can extend to $0.499, the crypto analyst noted. Related Reading: Pro-XRP Lawyer Debunks Ripple-SEC Settlement Rumor For Tomorrow To complement the Elliott Wave analysis, Dark Defender employs Fibonacci retracement levels, which are drawn between the recent low and high points on the chart to predict potential support and resistance levels. Notably, a 261.8% extension level at $0.5891 is highlighted as an interim resistance point. Further extensions, like a 161.8% level at $0.8763, serve to identify additional barriers the price might test if the bullish momentum continues. However, Dark Defender’s short-term price target is significantly higher. According to him, XRP could revisit the $1 mark, which was narrowly missed after the summary judgment in the Ripple vs. SEC case in mid-July last year. Minor resistance at $0.87 before $1.03. I’ll make sure to keep you posted, the analyst wrote. Moreover, the chart features an Ichimoku Cloud, indicating that the current price is above the cloud, which is traditionally interpreted as a bullish signal. This suggests that despite the expected corrective dip, the overall market conditions favor a bullish outlook in the short-term. At press time, XRP traded at $0.58. Featured image created with DALL·E, chart from TradingView.com

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Major XRP Accumulation Alert: Wallets Holding Over 10,000 Coins Cross 300,000

A major accumulation trend is currently ongoing for XRP, with crypto whales actively adding to their positions. This provides a bullish outlook for the altcoin, considering it could break out from its current range following this accumulation phase.  XRP Whales On The Rise  In an X post, crypto analyst Kyle revealed that over 300,000 addresses now hold 10,000 XRP, a development which he noted screams rising confidence from whales and large holders. The analyst added that a strategic accumulation looks to be back and raised the possibility of the big players trying to front-run a major move in the XRP ecosystem.  Related Reading: Over $700 Million In XRP Moved In April, What Are Crypto Whales Up To? This major move could be the launch of an XRP ETF or the conclusion of the Ripple SEC lawsuit. An XRP ETF has a 90% chance of approval by the SEC this year. The launch of this fund could spark a surge in the token’s price, considering how it would drive more capital into its ecosystem.  Meanwhile, the conclusion of the Ripple SEC lawsuit would also be a major development in the XRP ecosystem, as both parties have already reached an agreement. However, the court still needs to rule on the agreement before the lawsuit can be considered done and dusted. The end of the lawsuit would provide clarity and could spark a significant surge in price.  Crypto analyst Ali Martinez also confirmed the accumulation trend among these whales. In an X post, he revealed that wallets holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP have bought around 900 million XRP over the past month. Amid this accumulation trend, traders are also leaning bullish towards the asset.  In another post, he stated that 71.54% of traders on Binance futures with open XRP positions are leaning bullish.  Whats Next For The Altcoin? In an X post, crypto analyst Dark Defender discussed the current XRP price action and provided insights into what is next for the altcoin. He noted that XRP found resistance between $2.2 and $2.36 and dropped to $2.13 again. In line with this, the analyst remarked that the altcoin is getting ready to finish the correction and is on to the last bit.  Related Reading: XRP Mega Candle On The Horizon? Analyst Reiterates $27 Target The analyst projects an incoming surge with five waves. He predicts that the initial wave will send the XRP towards $3, and then the altcoin will reach $4.4 and $6.3 on Waves 3 and 5, respectively. A rally to $4.4 would mark a new all-time high (ATH) for the token. Meanwhile, Dark Defender stated that $1.88 is the support level to keep an eye on.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.12, down 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

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Is The XRP Price Mirroring The 2017 Rally? Analyst Points Out Similarities

Crypto analyst Galaxy has drawn similarities between the current XRP price action and the 2017 bull run, when the altcoin recorded significant gains. He predicts the altcoin could soon rally to double digits, mirroring the 2017 rally.  XRP Price To Rally To Double Digits As It Mirrors 2017 Rally In an X post, Galaxy indicated that the XRP price could rally to double digits as it mirrors the 2017 rally. He stated that XRP is almost perfectly following the breakout pattern of 2017 after 6 years of consolidation. The analyst added that the longer the consolidation, the bigger the price move.  Related Reading: XRP Reaching Oversold Levels As Net Flows Turn Negative, Whats Next? His accompanying chart showed that the XRP price could rally to almost $40 on this breakout. The analyst seems convinced that the altcoin could witness such a parabolic move, considering that XRP surged by 61,000% in 280 days in 2017. The chart also showed that the altcoin will likely reach this target sometime next year.  Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has also stated that he expects the XRP price to reach between $27 and $33 in this market cycle. He believes that a repeat of the 2017 historical performance makes these price targets achievable for the altcoin. The analyst has also alluded to factors such as the XRP ETFs and Ripples expansion as factors that could drive this price surge.  Meanwhile, crypto veteran Raoul Pal also affirmed that the XRP price has enough room to rally to the upside from its current level. He highlighted a bull flag that had formed for the altcoin, following its consolidation phase after last years rally. The veteran expects XRP to witness a bullish continuation after this consolidation phase, possibly rallying to as high as $5. This would mark a new all-time high (ATH) for the token.  The Altcoin In A Bullish Phase Crypto analyst CobraVanguard asserted that the XRP price is in a bullish phase, while highlighting a falling wedge pattern that was forming for the altcoin. He remarked that this pattern indicates the altcoins potential to reach $3. However, the analyst warned that this setup could be invalidated if the wedge pattern is broken downwards with the strength of bearish candles. Related Reading: XRP Price Explosion To $5.9: Current Consolidation Wont Stop XRP From Growing  Meanwhile, crypto analyst Dark Defender noted that the XRP price is currently in Wave B of its Wave 2 corrective move. He predicts that the altcoin could rally to its current all-time high once the B and C waves are completed in this corrective wave. The analyst is also confident that the altcoin can rally to double digits in the long term. He once predicted that the altcoin could reach $18 based on his Elliott Wave Theory analysis.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.38, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

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XRP Price Will Still Rally From Here, Crypto Veteran Raoul Pal Forecasts

Crypto veteran Raoul Pal has shared his thoughts on the XRP price, predicting it still has more room to rally to the upside. The altcoin is expected to hit a new all-time high (ATH) as it rallies higher.  XRP Price Primed For Another Leg Higher In a YouTube video, Pal remarked that XRPs chart is one to behold and that its price will likely get another leg higher at some point. His accompanying chart showed a bull flag that had formed for the altcoin since last year, after its parabolic rally to the $2 range. Its price is currently in the consolidation phase, with a breakout usually occurring after this phase.  Related Reading: XRP Price Explosion To $5.9: Current Consolidation Wont Stop XRP From Growing Based on the chart, the price could rally to as high as $5, which would mark a new all-time high (ATH) for the altcoin. Interestingly, before its surge late last year, the crypto veteran had advised investors to sell their dino coins like XRP and ADA. However, following the pump, he admitted he was wrong and became bullish on the altcoin.   This prediction comes amid the launch of the CME XRP and Micro XRP futures, which are bullish for its price. These products will provide institutional investors with exposure to the altcoin and are also integral to the approval of a Spot XRP ETF. An XRP ETF is one of the factors that crypto analyst BarriC believes could quickly drive prices to $10.   In the short term, crypto analyst Ali Martinez has suggested that the XRP price could retrace before it rallies higher. In an X post, he stated that the asset could return to $2 if it loses the critical $2.30 support. Crypto analyst CasiTrades had also warned that the altcoin could witness a correction following its failure to hold above $2.6 successfully.  The Altcoin Could Hit ATH After This Correction Crypto analyst Dark Defender has suggested that the XRP price could hit its ATH after this market correction, stating that the rally to ATH is closer than anyone else can think of. This came as he revealed that the token has completed the A Wave and is now on the B Wave of Wave 2, meaning that this corrective wave is in its midway.  Related Reading: $40 Billion Worth Of XRP On The Move Where Are They Headed? The crypto analyst predicts that the XRP price could reach $3.333 after the B and C Waves in this Wave 2 corrective move. Meanwhile, the support levels to watch out for are $2.3502 and $2.2222, while the resistance levels to keep an eye for are $2.58 and $3.3333.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.38, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

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XRP Price Prediction: $36 Is In The Cards As 3-Month Timeframe Turns Bullish?

Market sentiment around the XRP price is flipping bullish as technical indicators and recent chart movements suggest a promising upward trajectory over the next three months. With momentum building, a crypto analyst is now eyeing a potential rally that could push XRP as high as $36.  According to a new prediction posted by crypto analyst Dark Defender on X (formerly Twitter), the XRP price is gearing up for a potentially explosive surge to $36.  XRP Price Forecasted To Reach $36 The chart analysis shows that XRP has broken through a crucial three-month resistance trendline that has capped its price action since its 2018 peak. This breakout signals a powerful shift in market structure, indicating that the long-standing bearish trend may be over.  Related Reading: XRP Price Repeating History? 2017-Like Rally To Send Price To $10 Dark Defenders three-month candlestick chart applies the Elliott Wave Theory, mapping out a five-wave bullish structure. The analysis shows that Waves 1 and 2 have already played out, and XRP now appears to be entering Wave 3, which is typically seen as the strongest and longest wave.  If this Wave 3 pattern holds, XRP could be on the verge of its most powerful rally yet. According to Dark Defender, the upside target could reach as high as $36.76, representing a staggering 423.6% increase.  Before XRP reaches this projected price level, Dark Defender has forecasted shortto long-term bullish targets for the cryptocurrency. In the short term, XRP could reach $3.33, with a mid-term goal of $5.85.  Additional milestones along the way include key percentage gain levels that may act as interim resistance zones. A 161.8% gain points to a potential price of around $13.81, while a 261.8% surge suggests a move toward $18.96. If momentum continues, the token could push further to $26.87, aligning with a 361.8% increase.  On the downside, support levels at $2.3620 and $2.222 are expected to act as strongholds in case of any retracement before continuation. Moving forward, Dark Defender has doubled down on his bullish stance on XRPs future outlook, referencing a tweet dated March 17 that boldly declared, XRP is extremely bullish. Clear Path Ahead For The Altcoin As Resistance Thins Out  In an X post released on May 13, Ali Martinez, a prominent crypto analyst, disclosed that on-chain data from Glassnode shows a clear bullish path for XRP, with no signs of major resistance clusters ahead. The analysis based on the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) indicates that a significant portion of XRP tokens were last moved at lower price levels.  Related Reading: XRP Price Macro Channel Breakout That Puts Targets At $17-$55 The chart also highlights a significant support zone at $2.38, where nearly 1.85 billion XRP, amounting to 2.92% of its supply, were last transacted. This concentration of holders could serve as a psychological and technical support level if the market pulls back. Moreover, the absence of large token holdings at higher price ranges suggests that the price could experience a smoother ascent, unburdened by major resistance from profit-takers. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

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XRP Price To Rally To $6: Partially Completed Wave 5 Says Theres Still Room To Run

Bulls appear to be regaining control over the market again as the XRP price gears up for a potential rally to $6. According to a crypto analyst, this forecast is rooted in the Elliott Wave Theory, which indicates that Wave 5, which is the final and usually the most explosive leg up, is getting ready to run.  Elliott Wave 5 Signals XRP Price Explosion In one of his latest Elliott Wave analyses, X (formerly Twitter) crypto expert Dark Defender forecasts a powerful rally for the XRP price, suggesting that the third-largest cryptocurrency could skyrocket to $6 soon. According to the analysis, XRP has been moving in a predictable wave structure since February 2025, and recent price action confirms the partial completion of the monthly Wave 5 bull pattern.  Related Reading: XRP Price At $9 In September: Gann Angle Resistance Grid Predicts Surge The chart shows that since February, XRP has been following what Dark Defender refers to as the green path, aligning with the expected trajectory of the Monthly Wave 4. This wave has recently concluded after unfolding into five smaller sub-waves, highlighting a precise and structured technical behavior.  The fourth sub-wave peaked at around $2.36, a level previously identified as a key confirmation point. As predicted, the XRP price bounced off this level before retracing to $2.07, forming the final leg of sub-wave 5 of the monthly Wave 4.  XRPs current bullish setup reveals that the monthly Wave 5 is now in its early stages, with the drop to $2.07 possibly marking the bottom of the corrective structure. Dark Defender emphasizes that while Wave 5 has already begun, the larger upward move still awaits full confirmation, indicating that there may be significant room left for XRP to rally.  Technical projections place the potential upside target of this Wave 5 near $6.85, representing a sharp bullish breakout if market momentum aligns with the expectations of the wave structure.  Analyst Says The Real Bull Rally Is About To Begin The XRP price is approaching a major technical breakout, as crypto analyst CW highlights the emergence of a classic bull flag pattern. After experiencing months of consolidation, the analyst suggests that the next explosive leg in XRPs price action may be around the corner.  Related Reading: XRP Price Still On Bullish Path To $5 As Long As This Level Holds The daily chart reveals a clear bull flag structure, formed after XRPs powerful rally in 2024 when its price jumped from $0.5 to over $2. This aggressive and unexpected move created the flagpole, followed by a multi-month period of consolidation, forming the descending flag pattern.  Now, XRP is testing the upper boundary of the bull flag, trading just above $2.36 at the time of the analysis. A decisive breakout and close above the resistance trendline could trigger a fresh wave of bullish momentum. According to CW, this breakout would mark the beginning of a true bull rally for XRP. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

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XRP Price Shoots For 20% Surge To $2.51 Amid Pullback To Breakout Zone

The XRP price is eyeing a surge of 20% as it looks to reach a major resistance zone at $2.50, providing a bullish outlook for the altcoin. This projection comes amid XRPs pullback to retest the breakout zone, with a confirmation of this breakout likely to lead to new highs.  XRP Price Eyes 20% Surge To $2.51 In a TradingView post, crypto analyst Liam indicated that the XRP price could soon rally to the key resistance level at $2.15803. The analyst highlighted $2.29387 and $2.40995 as the other key resistance levels for the altcoin. Meanwhile, he mentioned that $2.18880 and $2.08373 are the key support zones to keep an eye on.  Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Says XRP Is Dead Sentiment Is A Lie, Reveals The Truth Liam also commented on the current XRP price action and what needs to happen for the altcoin to reach this $2.51 target. He noted that the altcoin recently broke above a key consolidation range but is now pulling back to retest the breakout zone. If the support between $2.18880 and $2.08373 holds, then the altcoin could initiate a strong bullish rally towards the resistance zones, with $2.51803 as the major target.  The crypto analyst advised market participants to closely monitor price action around the retest zone. He claimed that a strong bullish rejection from support could offer a high-probability long opportunity toward the higher targets.  The XRP price currently boasts a bullish outlook, with the broader crypto market witnessing a reversal from recent lows. XRPs fundamentals also support a price. CME Group recently announced plans to launch XRP futures contracts in May, while ProShares Trust XRP ETF could launch soon, which would also provide institutional investors with exposure to the fourth-largest crypto by market cap.  $2.24 Is Also A Major Resistance To Keep An Eye On Crypto analyst CasiTrades suggested that $2.24 is another major resistance level to keep an eye on for the XRP price.  She noted that this level has been a key focus for weeks. XRP recently broke above this level as it surged to $2.27 but faced strong rejection, and is now looking to retest $2.24 as resistance. Related Reading: XRP Vs. Bitcoin: Ripple Drops Bombshell On Which One Is Better CasiTrades asserted that price remains vulnerable to deeper support until it can reclaim and close above $2.24. On the bullish side, the analyst claimed that this is a critical area that needs to be respected to keep bullish momentum intact. Crypto analyst Dark Defender assured that XRP will continue to climb to the top. His accompanying chart showed that the altcoin could reach as high as $8 in this market cycle.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.28, up over 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

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