Crypto analyst Dark Defender (@DefendDark) has built a reputation for staying bullish on XRP through its most turbulent periods. His followers have tracked his calls closely over time.
So when XRP surged from $1.25 to over $1.60 in under a week, the analyst highlighted those who stayed silent but are now showing up as it is declining.
The Rally, the Drop, and the Timing
XRP’s recent climb was significant. The asset gained over 30% in a matter of days before pulling back to around $1.50. Rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran rattled global markets and contributed to the decline. Stocks slipped, and crypto followed.
That drop brought a familiar group back into the conversation. Dark Defender addressed their behavior, noting that critics tend to disappear when XRP rises and reappear when it falls by 10-15 cents. However, he pushed back on this trend, stating, “They will play dead soon.”
This suggests a bullish momentum for XRP. Dark Defender has previously set long-term price targets of $27 and $50 for XRP, and this statement affirms his bullish stance.
Some people are funny. They hide when XRP goes from 1.25 to 1.65 in a week.
And they pop up everytime XRP drops 10-15 cents. Hilarious.
They will play dead soon.
— Dark Defender (@DefendDark) September 23, 2026
What the Community Says
Several followers agreed that the behavior described follows a predictable cycle. One commenter said the pattern is just as common on the upside, noting that newer participants may find it difficult to identify genuine analysts versus those riding sentiment.
Others focused on memory and consistency. One response argued that critics tend to operate on roughly a 24-hour cycle and described the behavior as selective amnesia. Another called it a hallmark of failed investors, arguing that they have always behaved this way.
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A commenter with a more strategic take suggested that those who cannot identify a technical pullback probably deserve what comes to them in the market.
Dark Defender’s Long-Term Position on XRP
Dark Defender has been consistent. He was bullish at $1.25. He remained bullish at $1.65. He is still bullish at $1.50. He has also expressed confidence in a long-term target of $333 for the asset.
His post captured something many long-term XRP holders recognize. Price corrections attract noise. Dark Defender’s message to his audience was clear: stay focused and watch who shows up again when the price drops.
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