XRP price is gaining momentum above the $0.550 resistance level. The bulls appear to be targeting a move above the $0.60 and $0.62 resistance levels.
- XRP started a new rise above the $0.550 resistance level.
- The price is currently trading above $0.575 and the 100 simple moving average (4-hours).
- On the 4-hours chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken), a breakout occurred above the main contraction triangle with resistance at $0.560.
- If the price closes above the $0.60 resistance zone, the pair could start a new rally.
XRP price rises again
Over the past few days, the XRP price has recovered higher in the $0.530 area. There was movement above the $0.545 and $0.550 resistance levels. However, compared to Bitcoin or Ethereum, the upside potential was small.
On the 4-hours chart of the XRP/USD pair, a breakout occurred above the major contraction triangle with resistance at $0.560. The pair traded as high as $0.5971 and is currently consolidating gains. It tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level from the $0.5290 swing low to the $0.5971 high.
Ripple’s token price is currently trading above $0.575 and the 100 simple moving average (4-hours). Meanwhile, immediate resistance is located near $0.580. The first major resistance is near $0.600, above which there may be a rise towards the $0.620 resistance level. A break above the $0.620 resistance could trigger a strong rally.
Source: XRPUSD on TradingView.com
The next major resistance is near $0.650. If the bulls continue to be active above the $0.650 resistance, there could be a rally towards the $0.685 resistance. Any more profits could push the price towards $0.70 resistance.
Another decline?
If XRP fails to clear the $0.60 resistance area, another decline could begin. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.575 area.
The next major support is the 50% Fib retracement level at $0.5630 or the rise from the $0.5290 swing low to the $0.5971 high. A downward breakout and a close below the $0.5630 level could push the price lower. If indicated, the price may retest the $0.5350 support area.
technical indicators
4-Hour MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing speed in bullish territory.
4-Hour Relative Strength Index (RSI) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 60 level.
Key support levels – $0.575, $0.563, $0.5350.
Key resistance levels – $0.5950, $0.600, $0.620.
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