Cryptocurrency analyst Dark Defender (@DefendDark) has published a weekly XRP chart pointing toward a $36 price target. With XRP changing hands at $1.5374 on the chart, this projection sits far above current trading levels. In his view, XRP has concluded a prolonged correction phase and is currently embarking on its most powerful upward surge.
A Forecast That Printed
Dark Defender began his update by referencing a previous prediction. He stated, “On 3-Aug-2024, we calculated the Wave 1 top at $3.3939,” followed by the remark, “It printed.” The accompanying chart designates this upward movement as Wave 1, which unfolded between November 2024 and January 2025 as XRP rallied by over 500%.
The price scale additionally highlights a subsequent peak of $3.6606, which XRP reached in July to establish a fresh all-time high.
On 3-Aug-2024, we calculated the Wave 1 top at $3.3939.
It printed.
Wave 3 is next, targeting $36.
Volume is building the same way it did before Wave 1.
The bell for XRP rings at Nasdaq soon.
(not financial advice, just my thoughts) pic.twitter.com/ja3tpr5I5H— Dark Defender (@DefendDark) September 30, 2026
Wave 2 Completes Five Sub-Waves
The post’s chart identifies the downturn following Wave 1 as Wave 2. Dark Defender highlights five orange sub-waves labeled (1) through (5) within this correction. A downward-sloping yellow trendline originates from the peak seen in early 2025. From the $3.6606 high, XRP dropped more than 70% to reach a low point near $1 during wave (5).
Subsequently, the asset moved past a second, more immediate trendline. A green circle marks this breakout adjacent to the shaded cloud band. The upper boundary of this band is located near $2.10, representing the chart’s upcoming resistance zone.
Volume Follows the Earlier Pattern
Addressing market activity, Dark Defender noted, “Volume is building the same way it did before Wave 1.” The chart reinforces this observation via two green circles on the volume indicator. The initial circle points to the quiet trading weeks of late 2024, after which volume surged toward the 800 million mark.
The second circle focuses on the final weeks of September 2026, featuring green volume bars. The most recent bar measures 9.81 million. Because both circles display a similar initial accumulation, Dark Defender anticipates a repeat of the prior market behavior.
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Price Targets for XRP
Two Fibonacci extension levels are positioned above the current price. The 361.80% level corresponds to $18.2275, while the 423.60% level corresponds to $36.7676. A green arrow extends from wave (5) toward the higher level, with Dark Defender designating this anticipated rally as Wave 3.
He remarked, “Wave 3 is next, targeting $36.” Achieving a $36 target would represent an increase exceeding 2,200%. Dark Defender concluded his message with an encouraging note for XRP investors, stating, “The bell for XRP rings at Nasdaq soon.” This highlights his strong conviction that the digital asset is poised for an unprecedented rally.