XRP is at a potentially make-or-break moment. On the weekly chart, price sits inside a symmetrical triangle that dates back to 2017. That long-term compression carries real weight and risk.
STEPH IS CRYPTO recently sounded the alarm about this pattern. Steph argued that the triangle’s upper trendline has capped multiple cycles, and that history suggests repeated tests of this area could trigger deep corrections. His analysis has opened eyes: XRP may be dangerously close to repeating past mistakes.
The Long-Term Triangle’s Anatomy
Since late 2017, XRP’s weekly price has bounced between two converging trendlines. The upper line marks lower highs while the lower line tracks higher lows, forming a classic symmetrical triangle.
Over the years, XRP has approached that upper line several times — notably in 2018, 2021, 2022, and now in 2025 — demonstrating that market forces repeatedly respect this boundary. The longer the formation persists, the more energy builds, setting up for a potentially explosive future breakout or breakdown.
This looks dangerous for $XRP 👇 pic.twitter.com/5tKXXWEDRa
— STEPH IS CRYPTO (@Steph_iscrypto) November 24, 2025
Historical Cycles and Price Risk
Steph’s concern draws from XRP’s past behavior. Each time the price neared the upper trendline, it retraced sharply. In 2018, XRP pulled back by around 50 percent from its peak.
During the 2021 and 2022 cycles, the corrections deepened, reaching up to 80 percent in some assessments. In pointing this out, Steph argues that XRP may again suffer a steep drop if it fails to break convincingly above resistance — a warning that echoes through chart viewers today.
Technical Danger Zones
Triangles are neutral by nature, but here the risk appears asymmetric. If XRP breaks upward, meaningful follow‑through would likely require strong volume confirming bullish intent.
On the flip side, a breakdown could validate Steph’s bearish thesis and potentially unleash a large drop. Given how compressed the price is, even a modest swing could trigger outsized moves if volume surges or collapses.
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Broader Market & On‑Chain Context
It’s not just chart risk. On‑chain data shows long-term XRP holders are accumulating — but that same accumulation has accompanied top formations in previous cycles. Meanwhile, macro conditions, liquidity flows, and sentiment shifts could exacerbate any technical breakdown.
As other analysts note, even if XRP has bullish catalysts, repeated resistance failures raise the probability of a major correction.
What Traders Should Do Now
Short-term traders should manage risk tightly: the triangle’s boundaries are zones of high tension, and missteps could be costly. For longer-term holders, it’s wise to prepare for both scenarios — the upside breakout and the downside breakdown.
Monitoring volume, price action around trendlines, and on‑chain metrics may offer important clues. Steph’s warning isn’t speculative noise; it’s rooted in historic patterns.
Final Thoughts
The symmetrical triangle on XRP’s weekly chart isn’t just textbook — it’s a potential danger zone. Repeated rejections in past cycles produced some of XRP’s most painful corrections. Steph is calling for caution for a reason: the risk of history repeating itself is real.
Traders and investors should wait for clear confirmation — whether through breakout or breakdown — before placing big bets. The next few weeks may well define XRP’s path for the rest of 2025.
Disclaimer: This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses.
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