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7 Mar 2026, 13:30
Analyst Projects XRP Price Breakout for March 9. What’s Coming?
CryptoBull, a well-respected crypto analyst on X, has shared a new outlook for XRP, pointing to a possible breakout on Monday, March 9. He captioned a chart showing recent price action and a projected upward move once XRP clears a visible resistance level. The chart shows XRP trading on the daily timeframe against the U.S. dollar. A clear horizontal resistance line sits above the current price. The projection suggests that once XRP closes above this level, momentum could accelerate quickly. Recent price behavior supports the setup shown in the chart. XRP has steadily consolidated after a decline earlier in February . The candles show tightening price movement as buyers gradually regain control. Projected #XRP breakout on Monday, March 9. pic.twitter.com/grXpa0C9NE — CryptoBull (@CryptoBull2020) March 5, 2026 XRP Consolidation Forms a Launch Point The chart begins with a downward trend that carried XRP lower through late January and early February. Several red candles mark that decline. The move ended with a sharp selloff candle followed by a strong green recovery candle. That sequence often marks a shift in short-term market direction. After that rebound, XRP entered a sideways trading range. The candles became smaller. This caused its price to move in a narrow band. This type of action often reflects consolidation . CryptoBull’s chart highlights a resistance level across the top of this range. The horizontal line shows where sellers previously pushed the price lower. Each time XRP approached that area, it stalled. However, recent candles show the price pressing toward that level again. Buyers continue to push the market higher with each attempt. The green projection line suggests that a confirmed break above resistance could trigger a sharp upward move. 2017 Fractal Guides the Projected XRP Path CryptoBull’s chart also includes a green fractal that mirrors XRP price behavior from the 2017 bull run. The overlay tracks closely with the current market structure. It begins with a consolidation phase, followed by a sharp breakout. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 The green line then shows a fast vertical rally, a brief pullback, and continued upside momentum. By placing this historical pattern over the current chart, CryptoBull suggests XRP could follow a similar trajectory if the breakout occurs. The projection implies that historical market behavior may repeat as bullish momentum builds. An XRP Breakout is Coming CryptoBull recently predicted that XRP could hit $9 by March 11 . This chart suggests a big move is coming, and it could set XRP up to hit this target. If XRP closes above the resistance level, traders may interpret the move as confirmation of the breakout structure shown in the projection. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Analyst Projects XRP Price Breakout for March 9. What’s Coming? appeared first on Times Tabloid .
7 Mar 2026, 09:30
Ethereum Under Pressure As Researchers Issue Critical Report
Ethereum is facing renewed scrutiny after Culper Research released a sharply critical report outlining its bearish stance on the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. The reporter argues that the key aspects of the ETH ecosystem and long-term narrative may be weaker than widely believed, prompting the firm to disclose that it has taken a short position against the asset. Culper Research Outlines Key Risks Facing Ethereum’s Ecosystem Investment research firm Culper Research has released a critical report, revealing it has taken a short position on Ethereum. The CEO of Coinbureau, Nic, has shared on X that the reporter outlined that structural changes following the ETH Fusaka Upgrade have significantly expanded blockspace, causing transaction fees to collapse by nearly 90%. According to the firm, lower fees translate directly into lower validator income, leading to weaker staking economics. Culper further mentions BitMine and argues that the recent rise in transaction activity and active addresses cited as bullish is driven by spam transactions and address-poisoning attacks rather than real adoption. The firm also reported that Vitalik Buterin sold around 19,000 ETH as if he knew what was going on. While it is a significant amount, representing roughly 8% of Buterin’s total holdings, it may not necessarily indicate an exit or loss of confidence. At the same time, Nic highlighted that ETH’s design allows for future protocol changes of rules through coordinated upgrades or forks if any economic issues emerge. This won’t be easy politically or technically, but it’s possible. Nic emphasized that he is not taking sides. However, when a firm publishes a detailed thesis and then puts its money behind it, it is worth understanding the mechanics they’re pointing to. How Gas-Limit Expansion Linked To Falling Transaction Fees A crypto commentator and the host of the office space, MartyParty, has also offered insights into the matter. Culper Research has opened short positions in Ethereum, arguing that the network entered what is described as a potential “death spiral.” The firm’s thesis is based on on-chain data spanning from January 2025 to February 2026. A major focus of the report is wallet growth following the Fusaka Upgrade, and Culper alleges that 95% of new wallet creation during the period is linked to dusting or address-poisoning attacks. The firm further claims that dusting-related activity now accounts for roughly 22.5% of all ETH transactions and more than half of the network’s recent transaction growth . Furthermore, the firm analyzes the economic effects of gas limit increase on the network, contributing to an estimated 90% decline in transaction fees and 40-50% lower tips per gas. Meanwhile, these dynmics could put pressure on validator economics by reducing overall revenue from network activity. Beyond internal network changes, competition from Solana has captured growing developer and user activity, and report s about Buterin’s ETH dump have drawn backlash from parts of the ETH community.
