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<h2 id="b-tldr-b">TLDR:</h2>
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 <li style="font-weight: 400">XRP traded between $1.329 and $1.365 on September 11, closing near $1.336 near key support.</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400">A completed Wave 1 structure and intact bull flag pattern point to a possible $1.88 target price.</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400">Analyst SMQKE calls XRP a functional utility asset, unlike speculative Bitcoin market cycles.</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400">WisdomTree data shows XRP posting 45% year-to-date gains with the lowest correlation to Bitcoin.</li>
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XRP traded between $1.329 and $1.365 on September 11, closing near $1.36 while holding above a key support zone. The token defended the $1.33 level inside what analysts describe as a green zone on the daily chart.
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Source: <a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/xrp" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coingecko</a>
Market watchers point to a completed Wave 1 structure and an intact bull flag pattern amid broader market pressure. These signals suggest a possible move toward the $1.88 target if support continues to hold.
<h2 id="b-xrp-chart-structure-shows-bull-flag-intact-b">XRP Chart Structure Shows Bull Flag Intact</h2>
The token has been moving in a sinusoidal pattern on the daily time frame, according to trader Dark Defender. This up-and-down motion sits inside the green zone and is considered a normal part of consolidation. The pattern has not broken the broader <a href="https://blockonomi.com/xrp-xrp-eyes-2-10-rally-as-technical-patterns-align-for-breakout/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">bull flag structure</a> that formed after Wave 1.
Dark Defender noted that the token formed Wave 1 on the daily chart before entering this consolidation phase. The trader added that the bull flag pattern continues to hold as long as the green zone remains intact. A strong reversal could follow if the structure stays in place through the coming sessions.
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 XRP formed Wave 1 on the daily time frame &amp; continued consolidating.
 We see the sinusoidal (up-and-down, like a radio wave) movement inside the green zone, which is normal.
 The Bull Flag pattern continues, so we can expect a strong reversal as long as the green zone is intact.… <a href="https://t.co/XjlPwnuYQP" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/XjlPwnuYQP</a>
 — Dark Defender (@DefendDark) <a href="https://x.com/DefendDark/status/2098359229669122141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 11, 2026</a>
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The $1.33 level has become the line traders are watching most closely this week. A close below that price could weaken the current bull flag setup on the chart. The token has stayed above this support through recent sessions despite pressure across digital asset markets.
If <a href="https://parameter.io/xrp-xrp-price-analysis-bullish-flag-forms-as-etf-inflows-continue-for-8-consecutive-weeks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP</a> holds the green zone and support level, the $1.88 target remains active for bulls. That figure represents the upside projection tied to the bull flag pattern on the daily chart. Traders continue to track daily closes for confirmation that the structure remains valid going forward.
<h2 id="b-xrp-utility-narrative-draws-institutional-attention-b">XRP Utility Narrative Draws Institutional Attention</h2>
Beyond chart patterns, XRP continues to draw attention for its use in transactions and applications. Analyst SMQKE framed the distinction directly, describing the token as a functional utility cryptocurrency and <a href="https://moneycheck.com/bitcoin-btc-price-gains-3-after-cpi-release-analysts-warn-of-potential-pullback/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin</a> as a speculative one. The comment reflects a broader argument gaining traction among crypto commentators this year.
SMQKE cited a shift in how crypto markets behave as institutional capital grows within the space. The trader argued that older market cycles built around Bitcoin halvings and retail speculation are starting to break down. Institutional capital, the argument goes, does not move the way retail money historically has.
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 WisdomTree actually highlighted XRP’s outperformance of BTC as recently as 2025.<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;">
 They weren’t selective on timeframes either.
 XRP experienced a higher percentage increase compared to BTC across the 1-month, 3-month, and 1-year time frames.<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f44d.png" alt="👍" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;">
 Wisdomtree’s assessment is more… <a href="https://t.co/sCYQeywrId" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/sCYQeywrId</a>
 — SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) <a href="https://x.com/SMQKEDQG/status/2098350214457200987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 11, 2026</a>
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WisdomTree data has been cited to support XRP’s performance record against Bitcoin this year. The token has posted a 45% year-to-date gain alongside the lowest correlation to Bitcoin among major assets. 
SMQKE also referenced <a href="https://coincentral.com/wisdomtree-positions-xrp-as-institutional-payments-leader/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">WisdomTree</a> figures showing it outperforming Bitcoin across one-month, three-month, and one-year time frames.
Community holders continue to point to these figures as evidence of long-term adoption potential. The argument centers on institutional interest driving demand for practical use cases over time. As the broader market shifts toward assets seen as more stable, supporters say utility demand could follow.
The post <a href="https://blockonomi.com/xrp-holds-1-33-support-as-bull-flag-pattern-eyes-1-88-target/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP Holds $1.33 Support as Bull Flag Pattern Eyes $1.88 Target</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blockonomi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Blockonomi</a>.

XRP Holds $1.33 Support as Bull Flag Pattern Eyes $1.88 Target

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