XRP Could Crash to $1.07 If This Happens

In an update posted via X, veteran market analyst Peter Brandt shared a striking technical outlook for XRP/USDT, identifying a classic Head & Shoulders (H&S) formation

Veteran market analyst Peter Brandt has shared a striking technical outlook for XRP/USDT. In an update posted Saturday morning via X, Brandt identified a classic Head & Shoulders (H&S) formation on the daily chart that points to a possible retracement toward the $1.07 region.

"I have no vested interest up or down. XRP is forming a textbook H&S pattern. So, we are now range-bound. Above $3.000 I would not want to be short. Below $1.9 I would not want to own it. H&S projects to $1.07. Don't shoot the messenger," the analyst stated.

Brandt's chart tracks XRP daily bars from mid-October through late March on Binance. The cryptocurrency surged from below $0.50 in late October to above $1.00 in mid-November. After forming a bull flag, XRP continued aggressively higher, building a local top around $2.90 in early December before starting the last leg up as high as $3.40 in mid-January.

The 8-day (C,8) and 18-day (C,18) moving averages—shown in orange and black, respectively—are converging around the $2.44 mark, where the price is currently sitting. Two notable horizontal levels frame the current trading zone. First is the $1.90 floor, which serves as the approximate neckline for the H&S pattern and has repeatedly acted as support. Second is the $2.90-$2.99 ceiling, a clear horizontal resistance band where XRP has struggled to sustain upward momentum.

According to Brandt, any decisive move below $1.90 "would not be ideal for longs," while any upside breach above $2.99 could force short sellers to reconsider their positions. On the chart, the left shoulder is formed near the $2.90 handle, with a higher peak at $3.40, making the "head." The right shoulder is emerging closer to the $3.00 zone. The neckline is around $1.90. If this support breaks with enough volume, then classical H&S patterns suggest a measured move to around $1.07. Brandt annotates this price objective with a red arrow, highlighting the potential downside risk.

The 8-day and 18-day moving averages are converging around $2.44, indicating muted momentum at current levels. The 30-day Average True Range (ATR) is measuring near $0.205, implying that daily price swings are compressing compared to the explosive action seen during XRP's ascent from late 2024 through early 2025. Still, a move beyond $2.99 or lower than $1.90 could spark a renewed surge in volatility.