- XRP replicates its 2017 fractal structure, with Fibonacci extensions indicating projected targets at $10.49 and $27.92.
- The asset is trading around $2.48 with short-term losses but with more than 367% annual growth in overall market performance.
- Long/short ratios across major exchanges reveal traders remain optimistic, expecting recovery after the ongoing correction.
XRP is seemingly taking on an almost similar trend as that of 2017, where Fibonacci forecasts indicate new possible price levels under market volatility and ever-growing accumulation in a long-term consolidation structure.
Repeating Fractal Signals Possible Parabolic Expansion
Technical observations from ChartNerd point toward a repeating structure in XRP’s long-term price action. The chart displays an extended ascending triangle pattern similar to the one that preceded the 2017 breakout. This structure has served as the foundation for historical bull rallies within the digital asset.
In the 2014–2017 cycle, XRP consolidated within a converging triangle before breaking resistance, triggering an explosive move that reached the 1.618 Fibonacci level at $0.23 and the 2.0 extension at $0.62. This structural rhythm also seems to be re-forming between 2020-2025, and the likelihood of another breakout phase.
The Fibonacci numbers applied in the analysis put new targets significantly higher, the 1.618 level is at $10.49, and the 2.0 extension is at $27.92. The pattern suggests XRP could repeat its earlier “blow-off-top” cycle if market behavior aligns with prior fractal symmetry, a setup that has historically followed years of accumulation and compression.
Short-Term Market Weakness Meets Long-Term Strength
While the technical structure presents a long-term bullish formation, XRP’s immediate market data reflects temporary pressure. The token trades at an approximate of $2.48, falling 6.31% in the past 24 hours and building on 14.31% pullback in the month. Those declines show the short-term sentiment cooling of months of consistent appreciation.
Although the correction has been made, the big picture on XRP is constructive: the cryptocurrency has earned 367.89% year-over-year and 41.95% since its creation. The volatility of the prices is high fluctuating between $2.45-$2.60 as traders are reaping gains out of recent gains. The presence of movements of this kind is a sign of continuous repositioning and not a weakness in the structure of the asset path.
The chart further reveals a sequence of lower highs, showing near-term selling activity amid macroeconomic uncertainty. However, longer time frames continue to display resilience, aligning with the recurring pattern seen in the 2017 cycle. Historical behavior suggests extended consolidation phases have often preceded XRP’s sharp upward moves.
Trader Positioning Shows Sustained Confidence
Market positioning data shows leveraged participants maintaining a strong long bias. On Binance, the Long/Short ratio stands at 2.73, while top traders’ ratio reaches 3.27, indicating confidence among large accounts. On OKX, the ratio remains positive at 1.39, showing a consistent expectation of recovery across exchanges.
Across performance intervals, XRP’s 7-day gain of 4.49% and 180-day rise of 11.78% reflect steady accumulation despite intermittent corrections. The 18.35% fall in 90 days indicates some consolidation after previous gains and that is expected after any robust mid-year gain.
Sentiment in the derivatives market is generally positive that the recent declines are seen by the traders as a correction and not a structural reversal. As XRP consolidates near $2.50, maintaining its position above critical long-term support, the focus turns to whether renewed momentum could test resistance near $2.60, potentially aligning with the larger fractal-based outlook suggested by ChartNerd’s analysis.
