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<p>XRP’s price action is once again in the spotlight after prominent analyst Dark Defender resurfaced with a bold outlook, reinforcing his long-standing bullish thesis while highlighting a newly confirmed support zone around $2.2. His latest update combines emotional messaging for long-term holders with a detailed Elliott Wave roadmap that points to double-digit XRP in the next major cycle.</p><h3 id="a-message-to-long-term-holders">A Message to Long-Term Holders</h3><p>Dark Defender emphasized that XRP’s resilience has been tested repeatedly across many price levels, from as low as $0.11 to the current region around <strong><a href="https://www.ethnews.com/xrp-pops-back-above-2-2-as-analyst-reaffirms-bold-20-target-driven-by-etf-mechanics/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$2.2</a></strong>. His message: long-term supporters remained through every phase, and he expects them to remain through the next expansion phase as well.</p><p>According to him, breaking below $2.2222 remains extremely difficult, describing it as “unshakable support.” This level aligns with the Fibonacci 23.6% zone at $2.2280, reinforcing the idea that XRP has reached a critical accumulation area.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-312766" src="https://www.ethnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/G6DDmwdWIAAKdsC-scaled.jpeg" alt="" width="2560" height="1450"></p><h3 id="the-chart-bullish-elliott-wave-structure-signals-major-breakout">The Chart: Bullish Elliott Wave Structure Signals Major Breakout</h3><p>Dark Defender’s chart outlines a classic five-wave Elliott Wave structure, currently positioned between Wave (2) and Wave (3):</p><ul><li>Wave (1): The initial impulse leg earlier this year.</li><li>Wave (2): A correction that bottomed within a tight demand zone near $2.00–$2.20.</li><li>Wave (3): A major projected breakout leg that would push XRP back above $3.60, setting the stage for new highs.</li><li>Wave (4): A temporary retracement following the surge.</li><li>Wave (5): The explosive extension wave, with targets derived from Fibonacci projections.</li></ul><p><strong>The chart highlights two key extension targets:</strong></p><ul><li>261.8% extension at $5.8569</li><li>261.8% macro extension at $10.4765</li></ul><p>Dark Defender further listed future checkpoints in his message: $5.85 and $18.22, aligning with his long-term macro Fibonacci models.</p><h3 id="rsi-setup-supports-momentum-reversal">RSI Setup Supports Momentum Reversal</h3><p>The RSI indicator in the chart shows a tightening consolidation with a bullish curl forming at the bottom of the range. This type of RSI behavior typically precedes momentum expansion, especially during the transition from Wave (2) into Wave (3).</p><p>The RSI pattern mirrors previous XRP breakouts, adding confluence to the bullish wave scenario.</p><div class="read-more tdi_7"><div class="td_module_flex td_module_flex_1 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack td-cpt-post td-module-exclusive"><div class="td-module-container"><div class="td-image-container"><div class="td-module-thumb"><a class="article row text-decoration-none" href="https://www.ethnews.com/filecoin-foundation-unveils-onchain-cloud-to-deliver-fully-verifiable-decentralized-infrastructure/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><span class="td-image-wrap"></span></a></div></div><div class="td-module-meta-info"><h3 class="entry-title td-module-title" id="a-href-https-www-ethnews-com-filecoin-foundation-unveils-onchain-cloud-to-deliver-fully-verifiable-decentralized-infrastructure-rel-noopener-noreferrer-nofollow-filecoin-foundation-unveils-onchain-cloud-to-deliver-fully-verifiable-decentralized-infrastructure-a"><a href="https://www.ethnews.com/filecoin-foundation-unveils-onchain-cloud-to-deliver-fully-verifiable-decentralized-infrastructure/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Filecoin Foundation Unveils Onchain Cloud to Deliver Fully Verifiable Decentralized Infrastructure</a></h3></div></div></div></div><h3 id="sentiment-road-to-double-digits">Sentiment: “Road to Double Digits”</h3><p>In his trademark motivational style, the analyst reminded followers that long-term believers stayed with XRP through every major level, and he expects them to stay through the projected rise to double-digit prices.</p><p>His message challenges traders to decide whether they will “jump in or drown in talking,” emphasizing conviction over fear.</p><h3 id="broader-context">Broader Context</h3><p>XRP has recently stabilized above the key support levels after a volatile week across the crypto markets. With multiple analysts discussing potential ETF-driven repricing effects and long-term technical structures turning bullish, XRP continues drawing attention as one of the potential high-beta plays for the next crypto cycle.</p><p>Dark Defender’s latest update reinforces that narrative, arguing that the technical setup, Fibonacci structure, and psychological support zones all point to a major multi-wave rally ahead.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/xrp-analyst-predicts-explosive-multi-wave-rally-toward-5-85-and-18-22-here-is-why/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP: Analyst Predicts Explosive Multi-Wave Rally Toward $5.85 and $18.22: Here is Why</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.ethnews.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETHNews</a>.</p>

XRP: Analyst Predicts Explosive Multi-Wave Rally Toward $5.85 and $18.22: Here is Why

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