A well-known crypto analyst has raised concerns about XRP’s long-term trajectory, citing a historical pattern that preceded significant downturns in 2018 and 2022. Steph Is Crypto (@Steph_iscrypto) highlighted this concern on X (formerly Twitter), posting a weekly chart comparing XRP’s current position to its 50-week simple moving average, noting instances when the asset broke above this critical level before experiencing sharp declines. 2018 and 2022 saw similar scenarios where XRP traded above the 50-week moving average before experiencing corrections, leading to a period of weakness in the market. This time, history might repeat itself, according to the analyst’s assessment, as they see the market potentially approaching this crucial level again. If momentum weakens and buyers fail to support the asset, XRP could witness further downturns. The earlier cycles show XRP losing strength after falling below this indicator. The chart illustrates how price corrections accelerated when the weekly candle closed below the line. 2018 and 2022 showed similar patterns, ultimately leading to significant drops in XRP’s value. 2025 sees a different outlook for XRP, with increased institutional interest through new funding channels such as the Canary spot XRP ETF, and growing support from collaborations within the Ripple ecosystem. However, this historical warning serves as a reminder of potential risk for investors.