Crypto analyst Dark Defender has ignited optimism in the XRP community with a bold prediction that the token’s price could surge to $5 in the near future. Drawing from technical analysis and market trends, this forecast hinges on breaking critical resistance levels and riding bullish fundamentals.
Technical Indicators Support the Rally
In a recent X post, Dark Defender highlighted that XRP is nearing the completion of its ABC corrective wave pattern on the daily chart.
Hi there. #XRP has almost finalised the ABC Corrective Wave pattern in the daily time frame!
— Dark Defender (@DefendDark) December 11, 2024
It will be confirmed if XRP breaks $2.52.
I expect XRP to break here within 24 hours.
Road to $5.85 first & then $18.22.
Not Financial Advice#XRPArmy #XRPCommunity #Ripple #RLUSD pic.twitter.com/M4AGMV3Oyy
The pivotal moment for XRP’s price trajectory lies in surpassing the $2.52 resistance. Should this level be broken, the analyst anticipates an immediate rally to $5.85 and possibly beyond, with a market cycle peak of $18.22 by mid-2025, based on Elliott Wave theory.
Another crypto analyst, CasiTrades, echoed this sentiment, pointing to XRP’s bounce off the 0.382 Fibonacci support as a bullish signal. According to her, XRP’s next key target is $3.46, which could set the stage for breaking its current all-time high (ATH). However, she cautioned that failure to breach this level could create strong resistance, stalling the rally.
Bullish Fundamentals Bolster XRP’s Case
XRP’s fundamentals have also been a source of optimism. Ripple Labs recently secured approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to launch the RLUSD stablecoin, expected to enhance liquidity within the XRP ecosystem. This development could significantly boost XRP’s value.
Moreover, market watchers are eyeing a potential shift in the ongoing legal battle with the SEC. Under a new administration led by Paul Atkins, speculation abounds that the SEC might drop its appeal against Ripple, eliminating a longstanding barrier to XRP’s growth.
Also Read: XRP Surges 300% in 30 Days: Rising Social Dominance and RLUSD Approval Fuel Optimism for Price Surge
Whale Activity Signals Confidence
Adding to the momentum, whale investors have been actively accumulating XRP. Recent data from CoinGape revealed that Ripple whales acquired 100 million XRP during a market dip, signaling strong confidence in the asset’s future performance.
With a confluence of bullish technical indicators, promising fundamentals, and increased whale activity, XRP appears poised for a significant move. However, breaking the $2.52 resistance remains critical. Should this milestone be achieved, a rally to $5 and beyond could cement XRP’s resurgence in the crypto market.
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