XRP Bulls Face Critical Juncture After Recent Gains
XRP recently experienced a strong rally, pushing past the $3.00 and $3.050 marks, but the cryptocurrency is now showing signs of consolidation. Having reached a high near $3.098, XRP is currently in a phase of correcting gains, with market participants closely watching whether the bulls can maintain their momentum for another push or if a more significant retracement is on the horizon.
Navigating Key Resistance
Following a recovery wave from support levels around $2.80 and $2.820, mirroring movements seen in Bitcoin and Ethereum, XRP successfully breached initial resistance at $2.920 and $2.950. The asset even briefly climbed above $3.00 before encountering bearish pressure, which led to a high of $3.098. Currently, XRP is consolidating around the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level of its recent decline. Key resistance points for an upward continuation are identified near $3.00 (corresponding to the 50% Fib retracement of the recent swing) and the prominent declining channel resistance at $3.050. A decisive break and settlement above the $3.050 level could pave the way for further gains, potentially targeting $3.080, $3.120, and even $3.150.
The Threat of a Downward Correction
Conversely, if XRP fails to overcome the $3.00 resistance zone, it could trigger a fresh wave of declines. Immediate support lies near the $2.950 level, with the next major support zone around $2.920. Should the price break below $2.920, the correction might extend towards $2.850. Further downside could see XRP testing the significant support at $2.80, with a potential fall to $2.720 if bearish pressure intensifies. Technical indicators offer a mixed signal; the hourly MACD for XRP/USD is losing its bullish momentum, and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has dipped below the 50 level, suggesting a weakening buying interest.
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