Cryptocurrency analyst Dark Defender (@DefendDark) has outlined a scenario in which XRP could experience an extraordinary price surge, potentially reaching $280 in 2025. The prediction is based on historical price structures suggesting the asset may follow a similar pattern to its previous breakout cycle.
If this plays out, it would represent a staggering increase of over 11,000% from its current price of $2.51. With XRP finally free from the shackles of the Ripple lawsuit, this game-changing rally is more possible than ever.
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— Dark Defender (@DefendDark) March 9, 2025
Is History Repeating Itself?
Dark Defender’s analysis draws attention to XRP’s long-term price movements, identifying a familiar pattern between its past and current market behavior. From 2014 to 2017, XRP remained in a consolidation phase before experiencing a parabolic rise, ultimately reaching an all-time high of $3.84 in early 2018.
A similar structure appears to be forming, with the ongoing consolidation period extending from 2020 to 2024. However, trading volume is one of the most striking differences between these two cycles.
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Before the 2017 breakout, XRP accumulated a trading volume of 28.54 million over 42 months (1,280 days). In contrast, the current consolidation phase has lasted 51 months (1,553 days), with volume surging to 110.97 billion. The significant increase in market participation suggests stronger momentum behind the asset this time.
The Potential Path to a Major Price Explosion
While some analysts believe XRP has broken away from its 2017 pattern, the digital asset has already demonstrated early signs of a similar upward move. Late in 2024, it rallied past its 2021 peak of $1.96 and approached its all-time high in January before entering a consolidation period.
A similar pattern occurred in the previous market cycle—an initial price surge followed by months of consolidation, ultimately leading to a second explosive rally.
According to Dark Defender’s projections, XRP could break out again in 2025 if this trend continues, and push its price dramatically higher. The analyst’s chart suggests that a continued rally this cycle could drive XRP to as high as $280. While this target is ambitious, it is rooted in historical price behavior and Fibonacci retracement levels.
Recent whale activity also suggests that these massive investors are preparing for something big, and the recent dip was the perfect accumulation opportunity for this predicted move toward $280.
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