Dark Defender Says XRP Could Hit $2 Within Two Days Based on This Pattern

Crypto analyst Dark Defender (@DefendDark) posted a price target for XRP on August 23, drawing on a historical chart pattern. He predicted XRP could reach $1.88-$2 within two days, citing the November 13, 2024 pattern as his basis.

Notably, XRP began a 500% surge in November 2024, and this prediction suggests a similar move is building.

What Lit the Fuse?

XRP entered last week trading just under $1, deep in a decline that has lasted since 2025. However, the market shifted significantly this week.

The U.S. Treasury announced it would at least double its long-bond buybacks starting September 9. The news sent Bitcoin surging, and the broader market followed. XRP caught that initial wave and ran harder than most, outpacing Bitcoin in the subsequent days.

XRP could reach $1.88–$2 within 2 days based on the 13 November 2024 pattern.

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Washington’s Role in Moving the Market

Hours after the Treasury announcement, President Trump hosted crypto executives at the White House. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, and Robinhood representatives were present alongside SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Michael Selig.

The SEC also put forward a new regulatory structure during the week, introducing two fundraising exemption tracks and a safe harbor provision. Under it, tokens can exit securities classification once their networks operate independently.

The CFTC Chair added that the agency will move forward with formal crypto market rules whether or not the CLARITY Act clears its September 15 Senate vote. By the time the dust settled, it had touched $1.68. It now trades at $1.48 after a brief pullback.

Opinions From the Community

The responses to Dark Defender’s post ranged from supportive to skeptical.