Ripple‘s token, XRP, rose about 8% in the first week of 2026 amid an altcoin rotation after Bitcoin traded above $90,000. Traders say this momentum frames the near-term price targets shared by analyst Dark Defender.
As noted in this tweet, “Bitcoin’s return back above $90K drew some modest headlines. But heading into the weekend, altcoins have begun to ring in 2026 with some legitimate rallies.”
In a recent technical post, Dark Defender listed short-term targets near $2.22, $2.26, and $2.39 for XRP. “The Wave 3 can extend towards the following levels: $2.22, $2.26, and $2.39 without having a Wave 4.” (Ed. note: RSI on the four-hour chart was noted as overbought.)
Earlier, the analyst also suggested a longer-term target around $5.85 for XRP. As stated in this update, “The missing Monthly Wave 5 is poised for a surge. The target is expected to be $5.85 #XRP is so Close to making this decision.”
