- XRP/USD sees a strong upside momentum that pushes the coin towards critical resistance.
- Bulls run into a strong resistance created by DMA50.
XRP/USD is one of the growth leaders of the day. The third largest coin with the current market value of $17.7 billion has recovered from the intraday low under $0.39 handle to trade above $0.41 by the time of writing. XRP/USD has gained over 5% of its value since the beginning of Monday trading amid strong bullish momentum.
Ripple has enjoyed a series of strategic partnership deals with such heavyweights as MoneyGram. Also, recently, it has become known, that Bank of America/Merrill Lynch is allegedly going to work with Ripple as members of the "RippleNet Advisory Board."
Looking technically, XRP/USD is attempting to settle above 0.4120 barrier, created by the 50% Fibonacci retracement of the latest decline. Once it is out of the way, the XRP's recovery may be extended towards $0.4170 resistance created by Simple Moving Average (SMA50) on a daily chart. This barrier is followed by psychological $0.42 with the intraday high located on approach ($0.4196).
On the downside, A strong barrier lies with $0.40. Once it is cleared, the sell-off is likely to gain traction with the next focus on the intraday low of $0.3895.
XRP/USD, 1-day chart
Note: All information on this page is subject to change. The use of this website constitutes acceptance of our user agreement. Please read our privacy policy and legal disclaimer. Opinions expressed at FXstreet.com are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion of FXstreet.com or its management. Risk Disclosure: Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to invest in foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with foreign exchange trading, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.
Recommended Content
Editors’ Picks

Bitcoin punches new all-time high above $111,800 following brief shock from weak 20-year bond auction
Bitcoin (BTC) hit a new all-time high above $111,800 on Thursday, rebounding from a brief dip to $106,000. The surge followed weak demand in the US Treasury’s 20-year bond auction, which pushed yields above 5%, potentially shifting investor interest toward alternative assets like Bitcoin.

VeChain partners with Wanchain to launch cross-chain bridges to over 40 blockchains
VeChain (VET) announced a strategic partnership with Wanchain on Wednesday to integrate cross-chain bridges connecting its VeChainThor blockchain to more than 40 other networks, including major chains like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH sees rising buying pressure as it recovers the $2,500 mark
Ethereum (ETH) saw a 2% gain in the early Asian session on Thursday, recovering the $2,500 key level after whales stepped on the gas with their buying pressure. Ethereum's supply on exchanges extended its decline to 18.73 million ETH on Wednesday.

WLD rallies as Worldcoin Foundation raises $135 million for network expansion
WLD saw a 7% gain on Wednesday following an announcement from the World Foundation that it raised $135 million from token sales to expand its World network in the US and other regions.

Bitcoin: BTC stabilizes near $103,000 amid trade optimism, rising institutional demand
Bitcoin (BTC) price stabilizes at around $103,000 when writing on Friday, after facing multiple rejections at the key $105,000 resistance level throughout the week.