Steph Is Crypto (@Steph_iscrypto), a prominent crypto analyst on X, has drawn attention to a structural alignment that places XRP at a critical moment. In a recent post, the analyst compared XRP’s current chart setup to gold’s earlier move, arguing that the digital asset is now reacting to a shift that gold already completed. The comparison focuses on wave structure, corrective behavior, and breakout dynamics rather than short-term price noise. The chart shows XRP emerging from a long corrective phase that closely resembles the prior consolidation of Gold. Gold resolved its structure first, and XRP appears to be following with a delay. $XRP is doing something very interesting here. After a long corrective phase, XRP has completed a clean wave-4 structure, formed a falling wedge, and is now breaking out. Now compare it to gold. Gold went through the same process first. A similar corrective structure, a… pic.twitter.com/YMM939jDAc — STEPH IS CRYPTO (@Steph_iscrypto) January 6, 2026 XRP Completes a Wave 4 Correction According to Steph, XRP has completed a clean wave 4 structure. The chart outlines a clear 5-wave progression, with wave 4 unfolding as an extended corrective phase rather than a breakdown. XRP’s price respected trend boundaries throughout the correction, signaling control rather than weakness. Within that corrective phase, XRP formed a falling wedge . This pattern reflects declining volatility and tightening price action. The wedge compressed the asset into a narrowing range before resolving higher. Steph noted that XRP is now breaking out , highlighting the transition from compression to expansion. The breakout marks a structural shift. Wave 4 corrections typically precede the final impulsive leg in Elliott Wave theory . The chart suggests that XRP has moved past consolidation and into the early stage of that next advance. Gold’s Move Provides the Template Gold serves as the reference asset in Steph Is Crypto’s analysis. The gold chart shows a nearly identical corrective process that happened earlier in the cycle. After completing its own consolidation, gold broke higher and entered a strong expansion phase that accelerated through recent months. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Steph stated that gold “led the move, as it often does during macro shifts and liquidity transitions.” Gold resolved its pattern first, and XRP is now reacting. What Comes Next for XRP? The XRP chart captioned a projected path pointing to a sharp upward move . While he did not assign price targets, the projection reflects the typical measured move that follows falling wedge breakouts and Elliot Wave cycles. Steph Is Crypto also noted the order of movement across markets. “Hard assets tend to move first. Higher-beta assets follow,” he wrote. In this context, gold’s advance acts as confirmation rather than prediction. 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 Analyst: XRP Is Doing Something Very Interesting appeared first on Times Tabloid .
