Crypto analyst Dark Defender has reiterated his long-term price target for XRP. \he maintains that the digital asset could eventually reach $36.76. The statement, which revisits one of the boldest projections in the XRP community, reflects the analyst’s continued confidence in his technical analysis framework.
While no specific timeframe was mentioned, the forecast suggests a significant revaluation if market dynamics align with historical technical patterns.
According to CoinMarketCap, XRP is currently trading at $2.40. For Dark Defender’s projection to materialize, XRP would need to rise by approximately 1,400% from its current level.
The analyst has consistently based his long-term outlook on Elliott Wave Theory and Fibonacci extensions, both of which point to potential upward cycles once consolidation phases conclude.
XRP targets $36.76. Better get used to hear this.
— Dark Defender (@DefendDark) October 31, 2025
Community Reactions Reflect Skepticism
While Dark Defender’s confidence remains intact, the broader response on X was defined by skepticism and frustration from traders and observers. User afsheenjaf voiced strong doubt, questioning what real catalyst could propel XRP above even $5, let alone $36. He dismissed the idea as unrealistic, highlighting the lack of clear market drivers and criticizing what he described as overly optimistic projections unsupported by tangible developments.
User J expressed disappointment over the repetition of similar forecasts in the past, noting that such high expectations have been heard “all the time” but have never materialized. He remarked that many in the community are to “nothing ever happening,” reflecting fatigue over repeated high-value targets without results.
Similarly, Danuxis offered a critical perspective on crypto analysts more broadly, comparing them to “fortune tellers” who often share optimistic scenarios to attract engagement or paid subscriptions. His comment underscored a growing sense of skepticism among investors who view extreme predictions as detached from current market realities.
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Persistent Optimism vs. Market Realities
Despite the criticism, supporters of Dark Defender’s outlook argue that XRP’s fundamentals remain strong, citing its role in global payments and institutional partnerships as long-term catalysts. They maintain that broader adoption and expanding utility could eventually justify higher valuations.
However, critics contend that such optimism overlooks the slow pace of real-world adoption and the disconnect between Ripple’s business progress and XRP’s market performance. The debate underscores a widening divide between technical analysts projecting future breakouts and investors demanding verifiable catalysts.
Dark Defender’s $36.76 target stands as a bold declaration of faith in technical structure and market cycles. Whether XRP can achieve such a valuation will depend on a convergence of favorable conditions—market sentiment, liquidity growth, institutional usage, and global regulatory alignment—all of which remain uncertain in the near term.
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