XRP has entered a technically sensitive phase where long-term confidence clashes with uncomfortable historical patterns. After months of volatile price action and fading upside momentum, the market now forces traders and investors to reassess risk. While optimism remains strong across parts of the XRP community, the broader chart structure tells a more cautious story. That concern gained traction after a chart shared by STEPH IS CRYPTO, who examined XRP’s full logarithmic price history from 2015 through 2026. His analysis places the current setup alongside previous market cycles that ended with deep and prolonged corrections. XRP’s Major Price Peaks Across Market Cycles XRP’s long-term chart highlights three major bull-market peaks that shaped its history. In 2015, XRP topped out near the $0.01 level before entering a sharp decline. That cycle ended with a drawdown of roughly 75.03%, establishing an early pattern of aggressive downside following periods of expansion. The 2017–2018 bull run delivered XRP’s most explosive rally. Price surged to a peak near $3.50 during the height of the altcoin mania. That peak marked the start of a severe reversal, with XRP eventually falling by approximately 85.77% as the broader market entered a prolonged bear phase. This looks dangerous for $XRP pic.twitter.com/1c4rEPLUMJ — STEPH IS CRYPTO (@Steph_iscrypto) January 31, 2026 The pattern repeated after the 2021 cycle. XRP reached highs just below $2.00, with most exchanges recording peaks between $1.90 and $1.96. From those levels, XRP declined into the 2022 bear market, producing an even deeper drawdown of about 86.61%. Why the 50-Week Moving Average Signals Risk Steph’s analysis emphasized the importance of the 50-week moving average as a long-term trend indicator. In previous cycles, XRP lost this level shortly after setting its macro highs. Each loss preceded extended periods of downside rather than quick recoveries. At present, XRP trades below the 50-week moving average. Recent price action shows XRP pulling back from highs above $2.00 and trading near $1.59 as of report time. This positioning mirrors earlier bearish phases and places XRP in a zone where sellers historically gained control. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Logarithmic Scaling Strengthens the Comparison The use of a logarithmic chart allows a clearer comparison between cycles by accounting for XRP’s exponential growth over time. From this perspective, the similarity between past drawdowns becomes difficult to ignore. Each major correction clustered within a 75% to 86% decline range, regardless of differing market narratives. This alignment does not guarantee repetition , but it strengthens the technical argument for caution. A Warning, Not a Prediction Steph does not claim that a crash must occur. Instead, the chart presents a structural warning rooted in XRP’s historical behavior. Until XRP reclaims the 50-week moving average and invalidates this pattern, downside risk remains present. For now, XRP stands at a crossroads where history urges discipline rather than complacency. 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 urged to do in-depth 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 Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Analyst Says This Chart Looks Dangerous for XRP appeared first on Times Tabloid .
