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Silver’s recent moves have offered a reference point that Dark Defender (@DefendDark) believes is relevant for XRP’s next phase. On December 2, silver reached the $80 target he had outlined months earlier, after being tracked from the $20 area. Its price pushed as high as $84 before pulling back.
In his latest post, Dark Defender states clearly that silver is not finished and <a href="https://timestabloid.com/dark-defender-we-will-see-the-same-results-for-xrp-like-silver/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">places XRP in the same readiness phase</a>. His message ties historical preparation, structure, and projected continuation into the narrative that now shifts focus toward XRP.
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 Our target was $80 on 02 December 2025 for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Silver?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Silver</a>.
 We have been prepared for that since it was $20.
 Silver touched and bounced at $84. Is it finished? No.
 Silver is Ready, XRP is Ready.
 Road to $140, $300. NFA. <a href="https://t.co/zEQ1XoUDPa" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/zEQ1XoUDPa</a>
 — Dark Defender (@DefendDark) <a href="https://twitter.com/DefendDark/status/2008189114039079324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">January 5, 2026</a>
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<h2 id="strong-preparation-before-price-acceleration-strong">Preparation Before Price Acceleration</h2>
Dark Defender stresses preparation over reaction. He notes that the silver target was not a surprise move. However, the result of the structure is maintained over time. According to his post, the $80 level was anticipated well in advance. The follow-through to $84 reinforces his view that strong trends often exceed initial targets once momentum engages.
He then makes a direct comparison. “<a href="https://timestabloid.com/dark-defender-xrp-and-silver-will-make-people-thrilled-heres-why/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Silver is Ready, XRP is Ready</a>.” The statement places XRP at a similar technical moment rather than a speculative one. His emphasis stays on the structure already built, not on sudden catalysts.
<h2 id="strong-the-structure-of-the-chart-strong">The Structure of the Chart</h2>
The attached chart outlines a clear impulsive advance followed by a corrective phase. Price action shows higher highs and higher lows across the broader move.
The <a href="https://timestabloid.com/elliott-wave-analyst-xrp-is-about-to-teleport-to-6-9-heres-why/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Elliott Wave sequence</a> on the chart indicates a complete corrective sequence, with the price holding above key support zones. Fibonacci extensions appear marked above current levels, pointing to upside targets rather than areas of exhaustion.
The move toward the $80 silver target aligns with a 261.8% extension on the chart. Another analyst recently placed the targets of this Fib. extension near $27. Dark Defender highlights this, reinforcing the idea that measured extensions matter in his analysis.
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 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimesTabloid1/status/1934162718258499855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">June 15, 2025</a>
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<h2 id="strong-xrp-s-next-targets-strong">XRP’s Next Targets</h2>
Dark Defender sets his outlook plainly. For silver, he has set targets of $140 and $300, building on his previous successful prediction. This prediction shows confidence in the existing structure rather than a reaction to recent volatility. These targets align with higher Fibonacci projections shown on the chart, extending the current trend.
The comparison to silver serves a purpose. It illustrates how long-term structure can resolve into rapid price expansion once key levels break. XRP, in his view, has already completed the preparatory work. Prices often follow structure, and the coming weeks will determine <a href="https://timestabloid.com/xrp-price-outlook-if-it-matches-silvers-4-48-trillion-market-cap/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">whether XRP can match Silver’s performance</a>.
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