Market analyst Dark Defender provides a bullish forecast for XRP, identifying critical price levels that could pave the way for a substantial rally.
According to his analysis, XRP could be on the verge of a series of bullish waves that could see it reach as high as $36.76. Dark Defender’s projection hinges on the reliable Elliott Wave Theory.
In the monthly chart, Dark Defender suggests that XRP is currently in the third wave of a five-wave structure. This third wave, traditionally the most powerful, could push XRP to key Fibonacci extension levels of $1.88, $5.85, $18.22, and finally, $36.76.
These targets align with the Fibonacci extensions at 161.8%, 361.8%, and 423.6%, which are common measures of market momentum.
A critical aspect of this bullish forecast is the recent Dragonfly Doji candle formation in the monthly chart. This pattern, which features long lower shadow and lack of an upper shadow, typically signals a reversal in the downtrend, indicating that bulls are gaining control.
The Doji formation suggests that XRP might have found a solid support level around $0.40, providing a launchpad for the next significant upward movement.
XRP MACD and Ichimoku Cloud
Further bolstering this analysis is the position of the MACD indicator on the monthly chart, which has turned green. A green MACD indicates a bullish crossover, where the shorter moving average crosses above the longer moving average, signaling increasing upward momentum.
In a long-term chart like the monthly one, this crossover is particularly significant, suggesting a sustained rally could be underway.
One of the most crucial levels to watch, according to Dark Defender, is $0.66. A break above this level could see XRP quickly testing $1.03, a mid-level target that also represents a significant resistance zone.
$1.03 serves as both a psychological resistance and a key technical level above the Ichimoku Cloud. The market analyst suggests that staying above $1.03 would place XRP in an “extreme bullish zone,” potentially attracting more buyers and driving the price even higher.
Interestingly, Dark Defender points out that the recently-concluded legal battle involving Ripple has not significantly impacted the price. Instead, XRP’s price action appears to be driven more by its technical structure than by external factors.
XRP’s Current Price Position and Short-Term Outlook
Currently, XRP trades for $0.5874, moving within the bounds of its Bollinger Bands. The Bollinger Bands are currently showing a tightening pattern, which often precedes a significant price movement.
The current price is near the middle band, suggesting a balanced sentiment among traders, but the tightening bands indicate that this equilibrium may soon break, leading to either a sharp rally or a decline.
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) on the daily chart stands at 53.82, indicating that XRP is neutral. This neutral position supports the possibility of a breakout in either direction, although the broader monthly analysis leans heavily towards a bullish outcome.
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