Thu, December 26

Ripple XRP Consolidates in Symmetrical Triangle, Nears Upper Resistance at $0.60

Could the RLUSD Launch Ignite an XRP Bull Run? Editors News
  • XRP consolidates in symmetrical triangle, nearing upper resistance at $0.60.
  • Technical indicators suggest bullish momentum and potential breakout.
  • Price target of $0.73 if breakout succeeds, or possible drop to $0.56 if it fails.

Ripple’s XRP finds itself at a critical juncture as it approaches the upper boundary of a symmetrical triangle pattern that has contained its price action for the past month.

This consolidation phase, characterized by converging trendlines forming key resistance and support levels, may be nearing its conclusion as recent market gains push XRP towards a potential breakout.

Currently trading at $0.58, XRP sits just below the crucial $0.60 resistance level. A decisive breach above this threshold would signal a victory for bullish forces, potentially paving the way for major price appreciation.

Technical indicators lend credence to this bullish scenario, with the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) suggesting an imminent breakout.

XRP MACD configuration shows bullish picture

Source: TradingView

XRP’s MACD configuration presents a notably bullish picture, with the MACD line (blue) positioned above both its signal line (orange) and the zero line.

This alignment indicates that short-term momentum is outpacing long-term momentum, a setup often interpreted as a signal to exit short positions and initiate long trades.

Further bolstering the optimistic outlook, XRP has maintained a streak of positive funding rates since September 14, currently standing at 0.0090%. This persistent positive funding rate suggests that traders are willing to pay a premium to maintain long positions, reflecting widespread confidence in XRP’s upward potential.

Adding to the bullish narrative, XRP’s price has recently surged above its 20-day exponential moving average (EMA). This crossover signifies that buying pressure has overwhelmed the average price of the past 20 days, typically indicative of growing upward momentum and potential for continued price appreciation.

Should XRP maintain its current trajectory and successfully breach the upper trendline of the symmetrical triangle, technical analysis suggests the potential for a 23% price surge.  

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