Faced with palpable bearish momentum, XRP's price faltered at the $2.35 resistance level, culminating in a decline of over 5% to settle below $2.20. This downturn mirrors recent bearish trends observed in both Bitcoin and Ethereum.
XRP’s latest movement traces a descent past the $2.250 support benchmark. Now trading under $2.25 and below the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average, the cryptocurrency is navigating significant volatility. Notably, a key declining channel recorded a breach at $2.235 on the hourly XRP/USD chart, according to Kraken data.
Despite the downturn, if the price stabilizes above $2.120, a potential recovery is possible.
The struggle to overcome $2.35 led to XRP’s swift drop below $2.30 and $2.25. Additional pressure led to a breach of critical support at $2.235, driving a decline that tested the depths of $2.120. Presently, the market sees XRP consolidating around $2.126, with attempts to climb past $2.15. The climb tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level from $2.348 to $2.126. XRP remains under the $2.25 mark and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
On the upside, XRP may encounter resistance at approximately $2.18, with primary resistance at $2.20. Furthermore, a significant barrier exists at $2.24, or the 50% Fib retracement point from the more recent drop. Moving past this could propel XRP toward the $2.30 resistance threshold.
Should gains persist, XRP might target the $2.320 or potentially the $2.350 mark in short order. A significant challenge for bulls emerges at $2.450.
Failing to surpass the $2.24 mark may incite another decline for XRP. Initial support lines rest near $2.12, with subsequent reinforcement at $2.10. An unsustainable breach below $2.10 could see the price slide toward the $2.050 support area. The next crucial support zone lies at $2.00.
The hourly MACD for XRP/USD signals increased bearish momentum. Meanwhile, the hourly RSI sits under 50, reinforcing the persistent bearish pressure. Key support levels are $2.120 and $2.100, while significant resistance is identified at $2.180 and $2.240.
