Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) are showing signs of renewed strength after rallying over 53% and 27% in the previous week. Meanwhile, both altcoins are approaching key technical levels on Tuesday that could determine their next move.
The Euro (EUR) treads water against the Pound Sterling (GBP) on Monday, holding in the mid-0.8500s after struggling to sustain its push toward 0.8580 last week.
Ripple (XRP) is correcting on Monday, trading around $1.48, a 13% drop from last week’s peak of $1.70. The remittance token surged about 72% from $1.00 last week, in line with the broader crypto market’s bullish outlook.
British Pound's (GBP) rally against the Japanese Yen (JPY) was capped at the 217.00 area earlier on Friday, and the pair pulled back to the 216.50 area where it found some support.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) sold off broadly on Wednesday, sinking below the 99.00s region and holding well under 100.00.
The Euro (EUR) trades higher against the British Pound (GBP) on Wednesday, on track for a five-day winning streak, and received additional support after Eurozone final inflation figures confirmed higher price pressures in July.
USD/IDR depreciates after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around 17,870 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The technical analysis of the daily chart suggests that the pair is remaining within the rectangle, indicating a consolidation phase.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) held a firm tone near the 99.60s on Tuesday, keeping a mild safe-haven bid as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz stayed front and center. Gold and Oil both sold off, and most major currencies drifted lower against the Greenback.
Ripple (XRP) is trading below $1.00 on Tuesday as investors weigh escalating tensions in the Middle East. The remittance token has remained in a bearish trend for most of this year, with losses below the critical $1.00 level likely to dominate this week’s trading unless a sustained recovery ensues.
The Euro (EUR) nudges higher against the British Pound (GBP) on Tuesday, buoyed by positive German economic sentiment figures while, in the UK, June’s employment report failed to convince investors.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) starts the week on the back foot, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipping toward two-month lows and holding below the 100.00 mark. August's run of underwhelming US data jobs, inflation and retail sales has steadily trimmed bets on a Federal Reserve (Fed) move next month.
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading toward $64,000 at the time of writing on Monday, in line with mild gains in the broader cryptocurrency market. Meanwhile, Gold (XAU/USD) retains a bullish bias, edging toward a short-term breakout at $4,500.
Dogecoin (DOGE) retains a neutral-to-slightly bullish outlook at the time of writing on Monday. The largest meme coin hovers above $0.070, a critical support level that, if defended, could encourage bulls to increase exposure and raise the chances of a steady recovery.
Ripple (XRP) continues to trend bearish, trading at $1.00 as of Monday. The remittance token has hovered near this key support level since last week, indicating muted market catalysts for a rebound and signs of seller fatigue.
The Euro (EUR) is trading practically flat against the British Pound (GBP) on Friday, holding moderate gains after bouncing from three-week lows on Thursday. The EUR/GBP pair, however, is struggling to find significant acceptance above 0.8550, and remains on track for a 0.2% weekly loss.
Ripple (XRP) price holds near the key $1 psychological support level on Friday, signaling potential for a recovery.
The US Dollar (USD) has softened with the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipping back below the 100.00 mark after Thursday's lower-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) data and a higher-than-expected weekly Jobless Claims print trimmed bets on further Federal Reserve (Fed) tightening.
Ripple (XRP) maintains a bearish outlook while trading above its immediate $1.00 support on Thursday. The remittance token has sustained a steady decline from the July high of $1.18, underpinning reduced demand and the lack of catalysts to sustain recovery.
Bitcoin (BTC) rebounds mildly, trading above $63,800 at the time of writing on Thursday after four consecutive days of losses.
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/CNH has been confined to a tight range and expect the Dollar to trade between 6.7430 and 6.7530 in the near term.
Ripple (XRP) is trading within a broadly constrained technical structure, with support at $1.00 and key moving averages limiting its recovery potential. In August, the remittance token declined by approximately 6.5%, extending its total pullback to around 14% from July's $1.18 peak.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading little changed in the vicinity below the 100.00 price zone ahead of the United States (US) July Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is expected on Wednesday.
Ripple (XRP) continues to lose momentum on Tuesday, as bears tighten their grip. The drop toward $1.00 aligns with lethargic sentiment in the broader cryptocurrency market. A daily close below that critical demand area could deepen the sell-off, narrowing XRP’s recovery potential.
Dogecoin (DOGE) shows early signs of a potential recovery, trading near $0.070 at the time of writing on Tuesday as bullish momentum divergence suggests selling pressure may be fading.
BNY’s Geoff Yu and David Tam argue that a more dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) and weaker United States (US) labor data have improved conditions for Latin American (LatAm) carry trades, but broken correlations with commodities and lingering inflation risks limit momentum.
Ripple (XRP) holds firmly above the $1.00 near-term support at the time of writing on Monday. The remittance token’s upside is capped under key descending moving averages, undermining the broader technical outlook.
Here is what you need to know on Monday, August 10:
Ripple (XRP) remains pressured on Friday, trading around $1.03 at the time of writing. The token appears to hold this current level as support but lacks a catalyst to sustain a knee-jerk rebound toward the next key resistance at $1.10.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains resilient, trading near $64,100 on Friday, with bulls defending key support despite cautious market sentiment. US-listed spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) showed strong inflows through Thursday, pointing to renewed institutional demand.
Gold (XAU/USD) is accelerating its rebound near $4,250 at the time of writing on Wednesday amid easing geopolitical tensions after United States (US) President Donald Trump said that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was imminent.