Dark Defender (@DefendDark) has presented a long-term view of XRP that places the asset inside a notable technical structure. The analyst used a 12-month chart and pointed to a cup-and-handle pattern on the asset’s chart.
The chart shows a rounded base formed over several years, followed by a smaller pullback that sits on top of the structure. The setup creates a defined support zone and a clear range of upside targets.
XRP, Yearly Candles formed the CUP & Handle.
The pattern is waiting for further Surge.
Supports: $1.88, $2.10
Targets: $5.85, $18.22, $36.76NFA pic.twitter.com/322ErxWzCG
— Dark Defender (@DefendDark) November 26, 2025
XRP’s Long-Term Structure
XRP has moved through phases of expansion and retracement since 2014. The chart shows a steep rise in 2017 followed by a decline. This move began the cup-and-handle pattern and shaped the left side of the cup.
The price then shifted into a multi-year accumulation phase. This phase created the rounded structure that completes the base of the cup. The right side formed as XRP recovered and reached the neckline level again.
The handle formed as the asset pulled back from that neckline. This move began after its 2021 peak. The asset experienced a prolonged downturn in the following years. However, it took a different turn in late 2024 when it rose by over 500%.
The analyst included support levels at $1.88 and $2.1. These levels sit near the neckline at $1.90. They serve as areas where buyers may attempt to hold the trend. The current yearly candle shows XRP sitting just above the neckline, preparing for a massive rally.
XRP Targets Based on the Cup Depth
The measurements in the chart use Fibonacci extensions tied to the depth of the cup. The image marks the cup depth with a vertical white arrow, and those measurements anchor the projected price levels. The targets are $5.85 (Fib. 261.8%), $18.22 (Fib. 361.8%), and $36.76 (Fib. 423.6%).
The setup suggests that a confirmed move above the neckline could activate those targets. Meanwhile, Dark Defender has previously set $5.85 and $18.22 for XRP. His analysis reaffirms these predictions and has inspired confidence in many market participants.
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What’s Next for XRP?
XRP’s performance has remained within a controlled range for several years. This supports the interpretation of a long consolidation. At the time of his analysis, XRP traded at $2.1. The digital asset is above the neckline, and the analyst noted that the pattern is waiting for another surge.
If Dark Defender’s analysis is correct, XRP could reach double digits soon. The pattern remains intact on the 12-month timeframe, and traders are watching to see where XRP goes next.
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