Lessons from the Left: The 2017 Impulsive Wave
Dark Defender begins by revisiting XRP’s legendary 2017 run, when the digital asset surged from fractions of a cent to over $3. That period, he explains, was marked by a clear five-wave impulsive structure—a technical pattern that often signals the birth of a major bull cycle.
During that phase, XRP’s RSI (Relative Strength Index) showed exceptional momentum, confirming strong buying pressure. The Ichimoku Clouds, a key trend-following indicator, supported the move as price action stayed well above the cloud zone—so much so that the clouds were almost invisible on the chart.
XRP also held firmly above its Exponential Moving Average (EMA), another indicator of sustained strength. The result was a picture‑perfect impulse wave that cemented XRP’s position in crypto history.
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The Middle Phase: A Period of Correction and Weakness
After every storm comes a calm, and the 2021 cycle proved to be a corrective phase for XRP. This time, Dark Defender notes, the structure was markedly weaker. The price managed a rebound to around $1.96, but it was only a B-wave in a larger A–B–C correction pattern.
Technical indicators confirmed the slowdown. The RSI weakened, XRP traded below the Ichimoku Clouds, and the EMA support failed. No breakout candles appeared above the triangle resistance—an unmistakable bearish sign.
Moreover, the SEC lawsuit at the time weighed heavily on sentiment, limiting any chance of a sustained rally. It was a period of rebuilding rather than breakout—a necessary pause before the next expansion.
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The Right Side of the Chart: Signs of a Renewed Impulse
Fast‑forward to late 2024, and the story begins to change. Dark Defender recalls a crucial breakout on November 10, 2024, when XRP finally shattered long‑term resistance. Over the following weeks, a new impulsive structure emerged.
By early 2025, XRP was trading above the Ichimoku Clouds once again—a key bullish confirmation. The Heikin Ashi candles closed above previous highs, while the EMA acted as a solid support line. Most notably, the RSI displayed strong momentum similar to 2017, not 2021, signaling that a powerful wave was underway.
The Bigger Picture: A Bright Future Ahead
With the Ripple vs. SEC case now fully resolved and regulatory uncertainty cleared, XRP stands on a stronger foundation than ever. The token’s market structure, momentum, and sentiment are all aligning to favor a sustained bullish phase.
For Dark Defender, these signals are not coincidences but the hallmarks of a maturing asset preparing for its next exponential run. “We are entering a new era,” he concludes—a statement that resonates with many long‑term XRP believers who see the project as central to blockchain‑based finance.
In short, XRP’s chart is telling a familiar story: the calm before another storm. And if Dark Defender’s analysis holds, that storm could propel XRP into new all‑time highs once again.
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