|

Ripple Price Analysis: XRP/USD pushes above $0.20, Ripple to launch new loan platform

  • Ripple price loses steam short of $0.2 but technical picture is positively intact.
  • Ripple is hiring a product director to spearhead the launch of a loan platform for RippleNet customers.

Ripple price has embarked on a mission of breaking barriers. This follows a recent dip to May lows at $0.1750. Recovery ensued with XRP stepping above $0.20, however, it was not without struggle. XRP/USD is flirting with $0.2015 amid a developing bearish momentum. An intraday high has been achieved at $0.2029. Buyers are losing steam ahead of more resistances at the 50 SMA in the 4-hour range as well as $0.21.

Ripple newly launched loan platform

Ripple as a blockchain company and the issuer of XRP tokens is bringing to the market a product-centered on capital lending. The company is also looking to hire a director of product to assist with the launch. Ripple has not revealed if the new product will use XRP, however, it will work hand in hand with the growing RippleNet pool of customers.

Ripple technical analysis

XRP/USD is facing increased volatility compared to the last couple of days when it consolidated between $0.19 and $0.20 as observed by the Bollinger Bands. Technical indicators such as the RSI and the MACD hint that buyers are still in control in spite of the minor retreat from the intraday high. If XRP sustains gains towards $0.21 by first defending the initial support at $0.20, buying interest could increase, placing the crypto in a trajectory aiming for $0.25 and $0.30 key levels.

XRP/USD 4-hour chart

  
XRP/USD price chart

Author

John Isige

John Isige

FXStreet

John Isige is a seasoned cryptocurrency journalist and markets analyst committed to delivering high-quality, actionable insights tailored to traders, investors, and crypto enthusiasts. He enjoys deep dives into emerging Web3 tren

More from John Isige
Share:

Markets move fast. We move first.

Orange Juice Newsletter brings you expert driven insights - not headlines. Every day on your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to our Terms and conditions.

Editor's Picks

Crypto market outlook for 2026

Year 2025 was volatile, as crypto often is.  Among positive catalysts were favourable regulatory changes in the U.S., rise of Digital Asset Treasuries (DAT), adoption of AI and tokenization of Real-World-Assets (RWA).

Sberbank issues Russia's first corporate loan backed by Bitcoin

Russia's largest bank Sberbank launched the country's first Bitcoin-backed corporate loan to miner Intelion Data. The pilot deal uses cryptocurrency as collateral through Sberbank's proprietary Rutoken custody solution.

Bitcoin recovers to $87,000 as retail optimism offsets steady ETF outflows

Bitcoin (BTC) trades above $88,000 at press time on Tuesday, following a rejection at $90,000 the previous day. Institutional support remains mixed amid steady outflow from US spot BTC Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Strategy Inc.’s acquisition of 1,229 BTC last week.

Traders split over whether lighter’s LIT clears $3 billion FDV after launch

Lighter’s LIT token has not yet begun open trading, but the market has already drawn a sharp line around its valuation after Tuesday's airdrop.

Orange Juice Newsletter – Smart insights by real people. Every day.

A free newsletter highlighting key market trends to help traders stay a step ahead. Daily insights on the most relevant trading topics, compiled by our experts in an easy-to-read format so you never miss an important move.

Bitcoin: Fed delivers, yet fails to impress BTC traders

Bitcoin (BTC) continues de trade within the recent consolidation phase, hovering around $92,000 at the time of writing on Friday, as investors digest the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) cautious December rate cut and its implications for risk assets.