Crypto analyst ChartNerd has ignited optimism within the XRP community with a detailed technical analysis suggesting an imminent and inevitable major expansion for the cryptocurrency. In a recent post, ChartNerd drew a striking parallel between XRP's current price action in 2025/2026 and its behavior in August 2017, just before its historic explosive surge. The core of the analysis hinges on the concept of flipped support and resistance.
ChartNerd argues that XRP is at a critical juncture, mirroring the 2017 setup where a major resistance level was broken, subsequently turning into support and fueling a powerful rally. He states, "Expansion isn't just possible, its inevitable," pointing to the similar cycle structures. The breakthrough of this resistance is seen as the catalyst that would establish new support levels and mark the beginning of a sustained upward trend.
This bullish sentiment is being tested in real-time market action. XRP's price is currently holding a crucial breakout above the $1.92 level, having recently broken out of a descending channel on the XRP/USDT perpetual futures pair. Analyst Archie highlighted this development, noting "Explosive phase activated," while emphasizing the importance of the formation of higher lows and a confirmed trendline break.
Further technical examination by analyst Kamran Asghar on the 4-hour chart confirms the breakout above a key descending trendline, with price holding support around $1.92. Asghar has projected an upside target range of $2.50–$2.55 based on measured-move calculations from the prior consolidation. More immediate resistance levels are identified in the $2.05 to $2.18 range.
Despite the positive structure, analysts urge caution. Sustained movement higher is contingent on XRP successfully retesting and holding the breakout level with expanding trading volume. At press time, XRP was trading at approximately $1.925, up 2.27% in the last 24 hours. The market's next moves will determine if the historical precedent and current technical breakout converge to trigger the predicted expansion.
