XRP has been building a technical structure for months, and crypto analyst Dark Defender (@Defend Dark) has tracked it closely. Now, with price action showing a sharp downward move, he tells
XRP has been building a technical structure for months, and crypto analyst Dark Defender (@Defend Dark) has tracked it closely. Now, with price action showing a sharp downward move, he tells his followers the setup remains intact.
Dark Defender confirmed that XRP broke out of a symmetrical triangle pattern on the daily chart. The triangle formed between wave (1), which peaked in August around $1.70, and wave (2), which bottomed in September near $1.29. Those two points defined the converging trendlines that contained the price for weeks.
The breakout resolved to the downside. XRP fell approximately $0.08, and Dark Defender addressed it immediately. He called it normal and urged no concern, as his targets remain unchanged.
The critical level he identified is $1.5692, the 85.40% Fibonacci retracement. He previously highlighted this level as a crucial threshold, and stated the 3rd Wave continuation depends on candles closing above it. XRP needs to reclaim that level for the bullish wave count to advance.
Yes, the time is up. XRP broke out of the triangle. I know this 8-cent drop is frustrating for some of you, but this is normal.
We said the 3rd Wave would continue with candles closing above $1.5692.
Supports are: $1.445, $1.3798Targets: No Change.(not financial advice) pic.twitter.com/GUF3HuuBeo
— Dark Defender (@DefendDark) October 7, 2026
Dark Defender identified support levels that must hold. The first is $1.4445, corresponding to the 70.20% Fibonacci level. The second is $1.3798, at the 61.80% retracement. Both sit below the current price of $1.4164. These are the levels buyers need to defend.
The 50% retracement at $1.2939 sits below and represents a deeper pullback zone the analyst has not flagged as a primary support.
Dark Defender’s upside targets have not moved. The first is $1.8815, at the 161.80% Fibonacci extension. The second is $2.9032, at the 200% extension. The steep blue trendline projected on his chart rises toward both levels, consistent with an accelerating impulse if the 3rd Wave activates. He stated that the targets remain unchanged, suggesting XRP’s next move can’t be stopped.
We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1
— TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025
The RSI on the daily chart peaked above 70 during the wave (1) surge in August. It has since pulled back to the mid-40s. That cooldown creates room for momentum to rebuild. The current RSI reading is consistent with a corrective move completing rather than a trend reversal taking hold.
Dark Defender’s position is clear. The drop does not change his outlook. XRP holding above $1.3798 and reclaiming $1.5692 on a close keeps the 3rd Wave scenario active. If that sequence plays out, $1.8815 is the first target, with $2.9032 as the larger objective.
Disclaimer: This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses.
Follow us on X, Facebook, Telegram, and Google News
The post Expert to XRP Investors: Yes, The Time Is Up. Here’s What Happened appeared first on Times Tabloid.
