XRP price started a steady increase above the $2.120 zone. The price is consolidating and might aim for a move above the $2.220 resistance.
XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.20 zone.
The price is now trading above $2.150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $2.190 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $2.220 resistance zone.
XRP Price Eyes Fresh Surge
XRP price formed a base above the $2.080 level and started a fresh increase, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $2.120 and $2.150 resistance levels.
There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $2.190 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The pair even cleared the $2.20 level. A high was formed at $2.2191 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a move below the $2.20 level, but it is still above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.070 swing low to the $2.2191 high.
The price is now trading above $2.180 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.220 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.250 level. The next resistance is $2.320. A clear move above the $2.320 resistance might send the price toward the $2.350 resistance.
Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.40 resistance or even $2.450 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.50.
Downside Correction?
If XRP fails to clear the $2.220 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.180 level. The next major support is near the $2.1450 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.070 swing low to the $2.2191 high.
If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.1450 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.120 support. The next major support sits near the $2.080 zone.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $2.220 and $2.250.
Major Resistance Levels – $2.1450 and $2.120.
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