Ripple market update: XRP/USD reaction to a double-top pattern refreshes $0.4 support


  • XRP/USD has bounced off the key support at $0.4000 and is currently trading at $0.4200.
  • Ripple bulls have the power to not only defend $0.400 support but also pull the price to higher levels.

Ripple is calm following a stormy Thursday evening (GMT) when the price dipped extensively from a high around $0.4748 to lows just above $0.4000. Prior to the declines, XRP/USD had embarked on a journey of reversing the trend towards the short-term target at $0.50. Ripple had also found support in a range between $0.3600 - $0.3800 (buyer congestions zone).

The upward movements corrected above the 50 Simple Moving Average (SMA) 1-hour and the 100 SMA 1-hour. There was a struggle at $0.4400 but the bulls managed to pull XRP above $0.46 paving the way for more gains to the weekly high at $0.4748.

The formation of a double-top pattern between in an up trending market is usually a bearish signal. Reaction to the pattern cemented the bears' dominance on the market leading to a correction below the moving averages. On a positive note, XRP/USD has bounced off the key support at $0.4000 and is currently trading at $0.4200 amid a developing bullish momentum.

The initial resistance is the 100 SMA while $0.4400 will hinder growth as well. However, correction past this level will open the door for gains above $0.4600 and eventually we could see XRP testing $0.5000. At the moment the bulls have the power to not only defend $0.400 support but also pull the price to higher levels.

XRP/USD 1-hour chart

 


Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page.

If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet.

FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted.

The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.

Join Telegram

Recommended content


Recommended Content

Editors’ Picks

Vitalik Buterin slams controversial gambling project ZKasino following scam allegations

Vitalik Buterin slams controversial gambling project ZKasino following scam allegations

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin took to Warpcaster, a new type of social network, to condemn ZKasino, a decentralized gambling platform based on Layer 2 Ethereum protocol zkSync.

More Cryptocurrencies News

Starknet jumps 2% after notice inviting specific groups to claim STRK airdrop

Starknet jumps 2% after notice inviting specific groups to claim STRK airdrop

Starknet Foundation addressed the groups within the STRK community that were unable to receive the token’s airdrop during the first round. The Layer 2 chain organized an airdrop event in February.

More Cryptocurrencies News

XRP price capped at $0.55 despite retail holdings nearing all-time highs

XRP price capped at $0.55 despite retail holdings nearing all-time highs

Ripple price (XRP) failed to break resistance at $0.55 early Wednesday as traders continue to digest Ripple’s recent response to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) allegations of illegally selling XRP as a security. 

More Ripple News

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao could face three-year jail time

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao could face three-year jail time

US prosecutors are requesting Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) to serve a three-year jail time, according to a Reuters report published Wednesday. 

More Binance News

Bitcoin: BTC post-halving rally could be partially priced in Premium

Bitcoin: BTC post-halving rally could be partially priced in

Bitcoin (BTC) price briefly slipped below the $60,000 level for the last three days, attracting buyers in this area as the fourth BTC halving is due in a few hours. Is the halving priced in for Bitcoin? Or will the pioneer crypto note more gains in the coming days? 

Read full analysis

BTC

ETH

XRP