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XRP and Stellar (XLM) have taken sharply different paths this week. XLM surged over 90% recently, rising from around $0.15 to near $0.30, driven by a <a href="https://timestabloid.com/its-official-dtcc-just-sealed-a-big-deal-with-stellar-xlm-network/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">DTCC integration announcement</a>.
XRP, meanwhile, has fallen approximately 15%, dropping from $1.34 to around $1.14, breaking below the key $1.30 level on June 1.
That contrast has caught the attention of crypto analyst Steph Is Crypto (@Steph_iscrypto), who <a href="https://x.com/i/status/2062814180999352539" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">issued</a> a critical warning about what it could mean for XRP investors.
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 <a href="https://x.com/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$XRP</a>: GAME OVER… <a href="https://t.co/tPb5DXMzRp" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/tPb5DXMzRp</a>
 — STEPH IS CRYPTO (@Steph_iscrypto) <a href="https://x.com/Steph_iscrypto/status/2062814180999352539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">June 5, 2026</a>
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<h2 id="strong-the-decade-long-trendline-strong">The Decade-long Trendline</h2>
At the center of Steph’s analysis is a long-term support trend line stretching back more than ten years. Historically, XRP has bounced sharply every time it has tested this level, with the most recent bounce <a href="https://timestabloid.com/why-xrp-pumped-500-after-trump-won-election/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pushing it up by over 500%</a> in late 2024. That pattern has now come under threat.
XLM has a comparable trend line going back to 2017, and it recently bounced from that level before its significant weekly move higher. <a href="https://timestabloid.com/analyst-states-why-xrp-failed-to-replicate-current-xlm-massive-rally/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP has not followed the same pattern</a>, and Steph pointed to the contrast directly. The analyst described the setup as “very dangerous and very scary” for anyone currently holding XRP.
<h2 id="strong-sunday-s-close-is-the-deciding-factor-strong">Sunday’s Close Is the Deciding Factor</h2>
The key variable, according to Steph, is this week’s closing candle on the weekly chart. Sunday’s close will determine whether a breakdown is confirmed. He set a clear threshold. XRP needs to close at least around $1.30 to keep the bearish case off the table. A close below that level could <a href="https://timestabloid.com/analyst-says-xrp-could-drop-to-this-price-before-next-major-rally/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">lead to much lower targets</a>.
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However, Steph did not treat a breakdown as the only possible outcome. He pointed to the formation of a potential double bottom on the daily chart. XRP set a low at roughly $1.12 at the start of February 2026, and price action this week appears to be retesting that level. XLM formed a similar double bottom before its recent breakout. If XRP follows the same structure, the current weakness could resolve upside.
<h2 id="strong-what-happens-next-strong">What Happens Next?</h2>
Sunday’s weekly candle close is the most immediate point of interest. A close above $1.30 keeps <a href="https://timestabloid.com/analyst-this-double-bottom-will-send-xrp-to-10-in-no-time-heres-why/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">the double bottom scenario</a> alive and removes the immediate threat of a confirmed breakdown. A close below that level opens the door to lower levels. Steph was direct about the stakes: “All eyes on Sunday.”
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