Dark Defender (@DefendDark), a prominent crypto analyst on X, recently published an updated chart that revisits the “Masterpiece” framework first presented in February 2021. The post reaffirms the analyst’s long-term wave structure for XRP and states that the market has completed Waves 1 and 2, a phase that required seven years to unfold. The update emphasizes that XRP has now entered what the analyst identifies as Grand Wave 3, and Dark Defender’s analysis suggests that XRP could be headed for triple digits. My Dear Friends, I promised earlier to everyone about the Grand Wave Structure Update. We first addressed the Masterpiece in February 2021. And I know many were telling me XRP cannot even surpass 30 cents. They called me Crazy, etc. And many crazy predictions boomed after that.… pic.twitter.com/qxkhbkBRN2 — Dark Defender (@DefendDark) August 9, 2025 Unfolding Patterns on XRP’s Chart The chart overlays a multi-year ascending channel and an Elliott Wave pattern that has dictated XRP’s trajectory throughout its history. The analyst describes the recent movement as the beginning of Wave 3 and uses the earlier Masterpiece as the reference for projected extensions. The update repeats a point that was resisted by critics in previous cycles. Dark Defender referenced skeptics who told him in early 2021 that XRP would not cross $0.3. However, the asset experienced swift growth that year, reaching a multi-year peak of $1.96. The analyst now anticipates larger price expansions based on the Elliott Wave pattern and other bullish indicators. Adding to the ascending channel and multi-wave pattern, the chart also shows a rounding bottom formation , cementing XRP’s climb in Wave 3 and potentially supporting its growth. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 XRP’s Wave 3 Targets The post arrives amid persistent debate within the community about long-term token behavior and price targets. Ripple and the SEC recently settled their legal battle, but XRP’s price has yet to rally significantly, and some experts suggest that the end of the lawsuit will not kickstart XRP’s growth . Dark Defender’s analysis has reinforced the bullish sentiment shared by many analysts. He shows that the market has shifted into the next structural phase, and despite skepticism from some market participants, he has high expectations for the asset. While he did not provide a specific target, his chart suggests that Wave 3 could send XRP above $333 (Fib 161.8%). The analyst also highlighted crucial resistance levels that could become support as XRP grows. The first was $1.88 (Fib 161.8%), which the asset has surpassed. The other two levels are $5.8563 (Fib. 261.80%) and $18.2275 (Fib. 361.8%). Notably, Dark Defender has previously stated that he has no plans to take profit from XRP until it reaches $333 , and the current technical setup could help the asset reach that price target. 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 Top Analyst Has a Bullish Message for XRP Holders appeared first on Times Tabloid .
Cryptocurrency analyst The DeFi Investor shared the altcoin and macro developments that should be on investors' radar in the new week. According to the analyst, both important project-based steps and macro data may create market activity in the coming days. The DeFi Investor's list is as follows: Bitcoin (BTC) – FTX will distribute $1.9 billion in cash to its creditors on August 15. Fluid (FLUID) – The buyback offer is expected to go into effect next week. Ethereum (ETH) – Sharplink Gaming, the ETH treasury, will hold its earnings call on August 15th. Curve (CRV) – The token supply emission rate will drop below 5% next week. Lombard (LBTC) – will start earning BTC returns starting August 11. Sonic (S) – Several public treasury companies are allegedly considering purchasing Sonic’s S token. Related News: Watch Out: 26 Altcoins Will Have Huge Token Unlocks Next Week - Here's the Day-by-Day, Hour-by-Hour List Injective (INJ) – Pre-IPO stock trading will begin on Injective soon. Macro Development – US CPI data will be released on August 12. Starknet (STRK) – The community vote to launch Bitcoin Staking on Starknet will begin tomorrow. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: These Are the Altcoins to Watch in the Coming Week – Here’s the List
XRP’s recent futures volume surge of 207.74% indicates bullish sentiment, but a multi-billion-dollar escrow unlock could create selling pressure, causing traders to remain cautious. XRP’s futures volume reached $12.4 billion,
XRP is positioned for a potential rally toward $11 after breaking out of a bullish flag pattern on the weekly chart. According to prominent cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez, XRP’s path to double-digit prices comes after the asset spent several months consolidating within a symmetrical triangle, he said in an X post on August 10. XRP price analysis chart. Source: TradingView Notably, XRP’s late-2024 rally led to a tightening between rising support and falling resistance, culminating in a July 2025 breakout above the triangle’s upper trendline. The token has since held above $2.60, indicating buyers have absorbed selling pressure and remain in control. At the moment, the token faces major resistance near $5, matching the 1.272 Fibonacci extension. A clear break could open the path to the 1.618 extension and the $11 target. XRP’s downward risk However, the analysis warned that this outlook relies on XRP holding above its breakout zone. A retreat into the triangle could signal a false breakout, potentially driving prices down to Fibonacci retracement levels near $1.90 or even $1.15. As things stand, XRP’s push toward $4 appears to have been derailed after Ripple moved a massive amount of the asset on August 9. Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) hit the community after the release of 1 billion XRP tokens from escrow. Blockchain tracker Whale Alert reported three separate transactions, unlocking 500 million, 100 million, and 400 million XRP, with a combined value of about $3.28 billion. Ripple XRP tokens transfer. Source: Whale Alerts The large-scale release triggered speculation, with some viewing it as a routine, scheduled escrow unlock. In contrast, others raised concerns about potential selling pressure in a market still recovering from recent volatility. Overall, XRP’s recent bullish run was boosted by the conclusion of the Ripple and Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) case, which triggered a wave of capital inflows and pushed the asset to a new resistance level at $4. This legal resolution has paved the way for possible institutional capital inflows, potentially through the launch of a spot exchange-traded fund ( ETF ) in the U.S.. As reported by Finbold, global interest in such a product has surged by over 730% in the past month. XRP price analysis At press time, XRP was trading at $3.27, up 0.8% in the last 24 hours, and nearly 10% higher over the past week. XRP seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold Currently, XRP’s main focus is to hold the $3 support for a realistic chance to reclaim the $4 resistance, with the immediate barrier remaining at $3.50. Featured image via Shutterstock The post XRP set for $11 target after breaking out of this pattern appeared first on Finbold .
Ethereum is experiencing renewed momentum. Analysts are revising their Ethereum price predictions, saying the ETH price will increase as ETH 2.0 scaling upgrades continue to roll out. Also, recent upgrades and improvements in the blockchain and reduced gas fees have convinced many that Ethereum could outperform Bitcoin in the next leg of the bull market. Ethereum Price Prediction: What Analysts Are Seeing? Market sentiment is good at the moment. ETH price pushed past $3,500 resistance with more than $5 billion weekly inflows to ETH ETFs in the past month. According to analysts, if ETH 2.0 scales, Ethereum may revisit its all-time high of nearly $4,900 before the end of 2025. Other analysts believe the ETH price will peak at a new all-time high of 10,000 and as high as 12,000 by next summer. A few hours ago, Ali Martinez revealed that more than 1.8 million Ethereum tokens were purchased last month. This amount of purchase means the whales are buying and positioning ahead of a massive uptrend. Source: Ali_chart via X. All Ethereum price predictions from almost all ends are bullish. And beyond ETH 2.0, rapid adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and Layer 2 solutions is also one of the key drivers of a bullish sentiment While Ethereum price predictions are bullish, investors are instead investing in projects with smaller market caps and high-growth opportunities that can deliver massive returns. Remittix (RTX) continues to stand out. Remittix (RTX), The Better Investment Option Over Ethereum Remittix is an Ethereum-based cross-border crypto-to-fiat payment platform. Users can send crypto directly to bank accounts in 30+ countries. It offers practical, real-life utility in solving a $19 trillion global payment gap. It offers low fees, real-time FX conversion, and multi-chain support, set to compete with XRP and Stripe as a leader in cross-border payments. Remittix Highlights: The smart contract is audited by CertiK and is built with trust and transparency. Liquidity and team tokens are locked for 3 years. RTX is a utility built for adoption and powering real transaction volume. Remittix is backed by a working infrastructure, built for adoption and not vaporware. Deflationary tokenomics are designed for long-term sustainability and growth. Users can earn up to 20% referral rewards by sharing and onboarding people on Remittix. Remittix has a mass-market target beyond just the crypto crowd. It’s Ideal for freelancers, remitters, and global earners Discover the future of PayFi with Remittix by checking out their project here: Website: https://remittix.io/ Socials: https://linktr.ee/remittix $250,000 Giveaway: https://gleam.io/competitions/nz84L-250000-remittix-giveaway Disclaimer: This is a sponsored press release for informational purposes only. It does not reflect the views of Times Tabloid, nor is it intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. The post Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Set To Outperform Bitcoin If ETH 2.0 Scaling Maintains Pace appeared first on Times Tabloid .
Futures data has been backing XRP bulls, but an escrow could pose some danger.
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Ethereum (ETH) moves forward, driven by two opposing trends. Long-term buyers are positioning with growing treasuries, while sellers still try to lock in profits. Ethereum (ETH) is still flowing into treasuries, with large-scale whale buying. ETF are also adding to the demand, with up to 117K ETH bought up on the most active days. ETH rose to levels not seen since 2021, but caused older whales to take profits. | Source: Coingecko The buying did not stop as ETH recovered to levels not seen since 2021. ETH jumped additionally in a late Sunday rally, to trade at $4,320.55, stabilizing at 0.035 BTC. Even the local price peak has not stopped accumulation from several sources, far exceeding the new token creation from block producers. ETH has an inflation of 0.78% annualized, but at the current rate, the actual supply of available ETH is shrinking fast. Mysterious whale builds notable treasury As Cryptopolitan previously reported, a new treasury is taking shape in the past week, with constant buying from both OTC and open market sources. The institution kept buying from its previous commitment to hold 171K ETH . The same whale added another 49,533 ETH near the recent local top, to hold a total of 221,166 ETH. The ETH is then parked in several connected wallets , with addresses containing between 42,013 ETH and 29,772 ETH. The treasury is not entirely reflected on-chain among large holders, as the proceeds are not parked in the same address. Currently, the whale has not moved any of the ETH or staked it. The entity is not yet identified, but speculations connect it to the top treasuries of BitMine or SharpLink Gaming. Corporate buyers are taking a new approach to storing ETH, unlike early buyers or ICO treasuries, which keep all coins on the same address. Security concerns and traceability have also evolved, as ETH becomes a more valuable asset. On all exchanges, ETH reserves have fallen near an all-time low at 18.89M ETH . At the same time, Binance reserves have been climbing since May, suggesting a mix of whale deposits for trading or deposits to Binance’s liquid staking program. Over time, Binance has grown its share of liquid staking , with around 8.32% of the market share. Many of the recent treasuries are also considered a source of passive income, as buyers like SharpLink Gaming almost immediately wrap their ETH in liquid staking. ETH also sees selling pressure Despite the predictions for a rally to new all-time highs, some of the older whales have chosen to take profits. One ETH ICO participant sold 2,300 ETH, almost divesting the entire initial stake. An #Ethereum ICO participant who received 20,000 $ETH ( cost $6,200, now $86.6M) just sold another 2,300 $ETH ($9.91M) 20 minutes ago, leaving him with 1,623 $ETH ($6.99M). https://t.co/Rv0RcDPtgH pic.twitter.com/ffxwgXUDEg — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) August 11, 2025 The Ethereum ICO has appreciated the investment in nominal terms, but still trades near the lower range against BTC. At the time of the ICO, ETH peaked at 0.14 BTC. The current price range is seen as relatively risky, as whales may start making a plan to realize profits. ETH accumulation remained active at prices under $2,000, but this time around, some large holders may sell a part of their ETH. The recent market rally also comes with negligible retail buying. Institutions are capable of taking up much more ETH as a way to generate passive income. Retail, on the other hand, can use the DeFi infrastructure to gain a portion of the passive income. KEY Difference Wire helps crypto brands break through and dominate headlines fast
Harvard Management Company, which oversees the university’s massive $53 billion endowment , revealed in a recent SEC filing that it owns about 1.9 million shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) . At current prices, that’s roughly $116 million , making Bitcoin the school’s fifth-largest holding —even ahead of big names like Alphabet, Google’s parent company. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas described the move as “pretty sizable,” noting that university endowments tend to be conservative and slow to embrace ETFs, especially those tied to cryptocurrency. From Harvard’s perspective, the amount might be relatively small compared to its total portfolio, but it still sends a strong signal that digital assets are gaining a place in traditional investment strategies. BlackRock’s IBIT has grown at a rapid pace, attracting tens of billions of dollars in assets since launch. With Harvard now among its biggest investors, it’s another sign that Bitcoin is moving further into the financial mainstream.
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