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.