Here is The Key Structure for XRP to Rally 12,021% to $280 in 2025 From Top Analyst
March 19, 2025
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XRP could be on the verge of a historic breakout, according to crypto analyst Dark Defender, who is forecasting an ambitious 12,021% price rally.
In a recent post, Dark Defender compared XRP’s current price structure to its 2017 cycle. He suggested that the asset may be following a similar trajectory that led to its all-time high.
Key Historical Structure Resurfacing
A chart shared by Dark Defender highlights two major consolidation patterns—one from 2014 to 2017 and another from 2020 to 2024. Both patterns show a triangular formation with Fibonacci retracements, followed by a strong breakout.
According to Dark Defender’s chart, the volume during the current cycle is approximately four times higher than in 2017. This suggests increased market activity, with the potential for stronger upside momentum.
In 2017, XRP’s breakout from its accumulation phase resulted in an explosive rally. Its price jumped from fractions of a cent to an all-time high of $3.84 by January 2018. Notably, Dark Defender’s chart shows that XRP spent 42 months, or 1,280 days, in consolidation with a volume of 28.54 million before breaking out in 2017.
In contrast, the current consolidation phase has lasted 51 months, or 1,553 days, with volume surging to 110.97 billion. This indicates significantly higher market participation in this cycle.
XRP monthly chart by Dark Defender
XRP Road to a 12,021% Surge
In the ongoing phase, a major breakout began in late 2024, with XRP rallying near its 2018 peak by January 2025. XRP is now in a mini consolidation phase. For context, a similar situation also occurred in the previous cycle.
In the past cycle, XRP first saw a giant uptrend for three months before consolidating for six months. Then, another major breakout drove the price to the cycle peak. In the present cycle, XRP experienced just one giant monthly green candle but has been consolidating for four months and counting.
Dark Defender’s chart projects that if 2025 fully repeats, the next rally could push XRP significantly higher, with projections on the chart reaching as much as $280 in a long-term scenario.
At press time, XRP is trading at $2.31. Reaching $280 would represent a 12,021% surge from current levels.
Caution on XRP Outlook
While the technical setup looks promising, the analyst included a disclaimer stating that these targets are speculative and are not financial advice.
Moreover, some market commentators have argued that XRP’s 2017 chart patterns are no longer relevant in projecting XRP’s future movements. They believe current structures have deviated from the historic 2017 trend.
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