XRP Breaks Key Resistance, Analyst Signals New All-Time High in Sight

XRP is showing bullish momentum after breaking a critical resistance level on higher timeframes, according to market analyst Dark Defender.

In a recent update, the analyst pointed to XRP’s breakout above a descending orange resistance trendline on the 3-day chart.

The move marks a shift in market structure after weeks of consolidation. This comes after the asset repeatedly held firm at the $1.31 level, identified as a key Fibonacci support zone.

At the time of Dark Defender’s post, XRP was trading at $1.38 following a broader relief rally that saw Bitcoin hit $72,000 yesterday. This enabled XRP to form a breakout structure that the analyst believes could set up a run toward a new all-time high.

Key Points

Technical Structure Signaling Strength

Dark Defender emphasized that XRP respected the $1.30 support level multiple times, forming a strong base for a potential upward move.

The chart structure also confirms the completion of a corrective “C wave,” suggesting that the recent downtrend phase may have ended. Additionally, a resistance-support triangle pattern has now been broken to the upside.

Meanwhile, momentum indicators are also aligning with the bullish outlook. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has printed a bullish crossover, signalling increasing buying pressure and strengthening the case for further upside.

With structure, momentum, and key levels aligning, the analyst believes XRP may be entering a new expansion phase.

“New Highs Back in Sight”

Following these technical confirmations, Dark Defender stated that a new all-time high for XRP’s price is now “in sight”. The outlook suggests that the asset could soon challenge and surpass its previous peak if momentum holds.

Notably, XRP’s peak price stands at $3.66, which it reached in July 2025. The asset is currently trading over 60% below this peak. To reach and surpass this level, XRP would need to gain more than 175%.

Given the current cautious market sentiment, some commentators do not see this happening anytime soon.

Notably, the recent breakout came at a time when market sentiment was improving. However, the momentum has already cooled, and the price is dipping. XRP is currently trading at $1.33, down 3.5% over the past day.

Opposing View on XRP

Interestingly, while Dark Defender calls for a near 2x price run, other prominent market watchers, such as Casi Trade, argue the opposite. In a recent tweet, Casi argued that XRP’s relief bounce is over and that a new bottom price may form soon.

In particular, the analyst is calling for a retracement to $1.09, with a worst-case scenario of $0.85. This view aligns with other technical analysts like Chart Nerd, who have insisted that a dip to $0.70 remains on the table as long as XRP has not overcome the $2 resistance.