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Ripple Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

XRP/USD – Elliott Wave technical analysis

Function: Follow trend.
Mode: Motive.
Structure: Impulse.
Position: Wave 2.
Direction next higher degrees: -
Wave cancel invalid level: $1.55.

XRP/USD trading strategy

Following XRP's rebound from the wave (II) low at $1.7260 and completing a full wave 1 structure, the price is now consolidating within wave 2. It is expected to complete around the Fibonacci 0.5–0.618 retracement zone ($1.86–$1.94), potentially setting up the start of wave 3, which could become the strongest movement in the sequence.

Trading strategies:

Strategy

  • For swing traders (short-term): If the price enters the $1.86–$1.94 range and shows a reversal, it may present an opportunity to join wave 3.

Risk management

  • Should the price fall below $1.55, wave (II) would remain incomplete, indicating the larger corrective move is still in play and would require reassessment.

XRP/USD – Elliott Wave technical analysis

Function: Follow trend.
Mode: Motive.
Structure: Impulse.
Position: Wave 2.
Direction next higher degrees: -
Wave cancel invalid level: $1.55.

XRP/USD trading strategy

After rebounding from the wave (II) bottom at $1.7260 and completing a wave 1 formation, XRP is currently consolidating in wave 2. This correction could complete between the Fibonacci 0.5–0.618 levels ($1.86–$1.94) before beginning a strong wave 3 movement.

Trading strategies:

Strategy

  • For swing traders (short-term): If the price moves into the $1.86–$1.94 range and reverses, it could signal the entry into wave 3.

Risk management

  • If the price declines below $1.55, the larger wave (II) would still be active, necessitating a review for a deeper correction.

XRP/USD – Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

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Peter Mathers

Peter Mathers

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Peter Mathers started actively trading in 1982. He began his career at Hoei and Shoin, a Japanese futures trading company.

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