Markets often move in silence before making their loudest 0 nearly a year, XRP has remained trapped within a tight 1 price has hovered around the $2.21 mark, frustrating impatient traders but intriguing experienced 2 consolidation is rarely meaningless— it often hints at the buildup of momentum waiting to 3 Spots a Familiar Pattern Renowned crypto analyst STEPH IS CRYPTO recently shared a chart on X suggesting that XRP’s quiet phase may be far from 4 to his analysis, XRP is forming one of its longest consolidation bases in 5 compared the current 348-day sideways stretch to previous bases that preceded massive upward 6 each historical case, XRP’s extended base led to a breakout of substantial magnitude. $XRP has been moving sideways for almost a year 7 longer the base, the bigger the breakout! 8 — STEPH IS CRYPTO (@Steph_iscrypto) November 6, 2025 Historical Patterns of XRP Consolidation Steph’s chart referenced earlier consolidation periods lasting 476 days in 2016, 216 in 2017, 404 in 2021, and 500 in 9 of those bases occurred before a sharp 10 recurring pattern suggests that long consolidations allow markets to reset, absorb liquidity, and prepare for the next major price 11 appears to be following that same script 12 Technical Significance of a Long Base From a technical perspective, a long base represents a period of 13 gradually exit, and long-term holders absorb 14 selling pressure dries up, volatility compresses, and trading volume 15 a catalyst emerges—be it macroeconomic or fundamental—the price often bursts out of the range with speed and 16 emphasized that the “longer the base, the bigger the breakout,” a principle seen repeatedly in technical 17 are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Broader Market Context While chart structures are crucial, they do not exist in isolation.
XRP’s stability comes amid renewed interest in Ripple’s payment infrastructure and its growing 18 XRP Ledger continues to expand its use cases, and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is now integrated into multiple payment 19 with a favorable macro environment and declining exchange reserves, XRP’s supply dynamics appear increasingly 20 Scenarios Ahead If XRP breaks decisively above the $2.40 resistance zone, technical traders may interpret it as the start of a new impulse 21 a move could echo prior breakouts that followed extended consolidation phases. However, if the price slips below $2.00, it would challenge the bullish thesis and possibly extend the sideways 22 conclusion, Steph’s analysis captures an essential truth about markets—time builds structure.
XRP’s nearly year-long base is not just a period of stagnation but a potential springboard for its next major 23 does not guarantee repetition , yet the rhythm of accumulation and expansion has rarely failed to leave its 24 XRP holders, patience during this quiet stretch could soon be rewarded if the long base once again delivers a powerful breakout. Disclaimer: This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial 25 views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s 26 are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment 27 action taken by the reader is strictly at their own 28 Tabloid is not responsible for any financial 29 us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News
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