TLDR
- XRP is showing bullish signals similar to its 2017 rally.
- Dark Defender confirms a breakout above long-term resistance in late 2024.
- The Relative Strength Index indicates strong upward momentum.
- XRP is trading above Ichimoku Clouds and holding EMA support.
- The SEC case resolution has improved market sentiment for XRP.
XRP is showing fresh signs of strength, according to technical analyst Dark Defender. He compares current price activity with past bullish trends. His analysis suggests that XRP may be preparing for another major upward cycle.
XRP Mirrors 2017’s Powerful Breakout
XRP’s historic 2017 surge saw it rise from less than $0.01 to above $3. Dark Defender states that this phase followed a five-wave impulsive structure, a bullish technical pattern. He also highlights that XRP’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) was powerful at the time.
The asset traded well above its Exponential Moving Average (EMA), showing persistent bullish support. Moreover, Ichimoku Clouds stayed below the price action, confirming solid upward momentum. “It was a textbook impulse wave,” Dark Defender explained.
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XRP showed clear trend strength, with no candles breaking below key support levels. Each breakout candle formed new highs with high volume. This structure supported one of XRP’s biggest rallies in history.
The 2021 Cycle Brought a Needed Correction
In contrast, XRP’s 2021 run showed signs of weakness early. The price recovered to $1.96 but did not surpass previous all-time highs. According to Dark Defender, this movement followed a corrective A–B–C wave structure.
This time, XRP’s RSI weakened, and the asset failed to break triangle resistance. EMA support also collapsed, and Ichimoku indicators turned bearish. Market sentiment remained poor, mainly due to the SEC lawsuit.
The lawsuit weighed heavily on investor confidence and market momentum. XRP stayed trapped in a consolidation range with low volume. “The breakout candles were simply not there,” he noted.
2024-2025 Signals a Shift in Market Structure
XRP’s technical indicators began shifting in late 2024. On November 10, XRP broke a long-term resistance level, marking the initiation of a new trend. Since then, the token has shown bullish signs across several indicators.
The RSI regained strength, returning to levels similar to those seen in 2017. Heikin Ashi candles began closing higher, and EMA support turned firm. Most importantly, XRP traded well above the Ichimoku Clouds again.
This shift points to the formation of another impulsive wave structure. Dark Defender believes this setup is stronger than what was seen in 2021. “We are entering a new era,” he stated.
With the Ripple vs. SEC case now resolved, XRP benefits from improved regulatory clarity. Momentum, structure, and sentiment now align for a potential bull cycle. XRP appears positioned for a sustained upward phase once again.
