Market analyst EGRAG Crypto has introduced a new technical concept for assessing XRP’s long-term price potential. Known as the “Guardian Arch,” this structure is part of a three-curve system on XRP’s monthly chart and is believed to play a critical role in defining key price levels, especially resistance.
The Guardian Arch, positioned between two other long-term curves, has consistently acted as a resistance level since 2014. In contrast, the lowest curve in the system has served as a support level since 2017. Historical price behaviour shows that XRP often peaks when it reaches the Guardian Arch, followed by a consolidation or retracement phase.
Notable Interactions with the Arch
In December 2014, XRP was resisted at the Arch at approximately $0.028, marking the top of that cycle. A similar pattern emerged in May 2017, when XRP peaked at $0.40 before retracing. By January 2018, however, the asset successfully broke through the Arch and surged to an all-time high of $3.80.
In April 2021, XRP once again approached the Arch at $1.96 but failed to break through, potentially due to legal uncertainty stemming from the SEC’s lawsuit. This rejection marked the top of the 2021 cycle.
#XRP – The Guardian Arch ($20-$27): Key Targets and Strategy
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Recent Developments and Market Outlook
In January 2025, XRP reached a high of $3.40 before facing resistance at the Guardian Arch once more. The asset has since entered a consolidation phase. Before this recent development, analyst The Great Mattsby asserted that XRP’s price movements would remain unremarkable until the asset surpassed $3.30.
With XRP reaching $3.40 in early 2025, briefly exceeding that threshold, the current price activity has drawn increased attention. EGRAG believes this current setup closely mirrors the 2017–2018 pattern and suggests that XRP may still be positioned for further upward movement, assuming the Arch is breached.
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According to EGRAG’s analysis, if XRP breaks above the Guardian Arch, it could rally toward $20 based on a measured move. He also identifies a potential extended target of $27, a level he has consistently emphasized. These targets suggest a significant upside opportunity if historical patterns hold.
Potential Correction and Risk Consideration
Despite the bullish outlook, EGRAG also highlights the risk of a sharp correction following a major rally. He warns that a downturn similar to the 2021 decline could result in an 86% drop, potentially bringing XRP back to around $3, a level that would again align with the Guardian Arch, this time as a support zone.
EGRAG advises market participants to remain cautious and avoid attempting to predict precise market tops. Instead, he recommends taking profits incrementally at key levels. This strategy, also supported by analyst Mr. Xoom, emphasizes gradual profit-taking over reliance on a single exit point.
The Guardian Arch remains a critical level to monitor in XRP’s price journey. Whether it continues to act as a ceiling or eventually gives way to a breakout will likely influence the next major move for the asset. EGRAG’s technical framework offers a structured lens through which to evaluate XRP’s ongoing market behaviour.
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