Steph Is Crypto (@Steph_iscrypto), an XRP-focused analyst with a notable social following, posted an analysis to address a critical misread of current market conditions. Most XRP holders believe the recent price move was a bull trap, but he disagrees.
The Monthly EMA Ribbon Pattern
Steph’s primary argument centers on XRP’s monthly time frame and its relationship to the EMA ribbons. In 2020, XRP price touched the lower boundary of the EMA ribbons and subsequently launched into a bull run. In 2022, the same interaction occurred at the ribbon’s lower edge, again marking the bottom before a major rally.
In 2024, it happened a third time, triggering an explosive surge at the end of that year. Steph states that each instance “provided the exact bear market floor, bear market bottom for XRP.” Right now, he says, XRP has once again bounced off that lower boundary. The pattern has repeated three times. He concluded that the bear market low is likely already in.
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— STEPH IS CRYPTO (@Steph_iscrypto) August 27, 2026
Short-Term Levels to Watch
Steph also addresses XRP’s daily chart using Fibonacci retracement levels measured from the recent low to the recent high. XRP is currently holding near the 0.382 level. He acknowledges that further downside is possible and identifies $1.31-$1.129 as a key support zone at the 0.5 Fibonacci level, noting that the asset bounced there in March and April.
If XRP loses that level, he places his worst-case retracement target at $1.20, which aligns with the 0.618 Fibonacci level. He notes that the price bounced sharply from that area in February. On the daily time frame, the EMA ribbons add further confirmation. XRP sits well above them after the recent price rally, and the analyst describes this as “strong bullish momentum” in the short term.
Retail Retreat Creates Opportunity
One additional data point strengthens his thesis. XRP search volume, after spiking with the recent price move, has collapsed back to near-lows over the past several days. Retail participants are stepping back. Steph sees this as a signal that most investors are positioned incorrectly.
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The Bigger Picture
Steph zooms out to reinforce his core view. XRP search interest remains well below its highs from 12 months ago, meaning retail demand has not yet returned in force. He argues this gap represents significant upside potential once broader participation resumes.
His read of the historical and technical data leads to a clear conclusion: XRP is following the same structural path it has traced through every previous bear market, and the bottom is most likely already behind us.
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