- Ripple is working on a cloud-based RippleNet service to grow adoption easily among financial institutions.
- XRP/USD false breakout above $0.20 highlights the low trading volume in XRP markets.
Ripple price has been lethargic in trading this week. On the downside, support established at $0.19 averted the sellers’ mission to retest May lows at $0.1750. Over the last 24 hours, there was an incredible performance in prices across the board especially for Bitcoin (BTC). Ripple is back to trading under $0.20 following a 1.05% loss on the day.
BTC/USD pulled above $9,000 two days ago but the action did not stop there. The American session on Thursday paved the way for more upward movement. Bitcoin for the first time in one week stepped past $9,600. Unfortunately, BTC/USD hit a snag at $9,609 leading to a reversal initially under $9,600 and later extended below $9,500. At the time of writing, BTC has a market value of $9,471 after losing 1.12% of its value on the day.
Ethereum is battling to remain afloat past $220 after the recovery hit a snag at $225. If the support at $220 fails, the price could plummet to test $210 support. Meanwhile, ETH/USD is trading at $220.62 amid a growing bearish momentum and low volatility.
Cryptocurrency industry overview:
Ripple as a blockchain solutions provider is reportedly launching a cloud-based payments platform to support instant XRP transfers in a bid to push for adoption. The idea is to provide banks and other financial institutions with access to Ripple’s services without having to spend money on set up costs linked to hardware or even staff. The cloud-based platform will provide additional access to Ripple’s flagship product, On-demand Liquidity (ODL).
RippleNet Cloud also makes it easy for financial institutions to add alternative settlement through On-Demand Liquidity. Cloud customers can also maintain and make new connections more easily, through one API for all of their RippleNet connections.
In regard to regulation, the Chief Executive Officer, Brad Garlinghouse this week told the United States regulators to take a step back and reexamine the policies put in place. In his opinion, changing the regulatory sphere is the only way to battle other countries such as China which has made tremendous progress with its upcoming national digital currency. Garlinghouse is worried that the US will have a very hard time catching up with China whose “grip on both crypto and fiat payments becomes stronger.”
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP/USD consolidation could last longer
The breakout above $0.20 was unsupported due to the low trading volume for XRP markets. This has led to losses under the short term support at the 38.2% Fibo of the last drop from $0.3468 to a low at $0.109. This Fibonacci zone is now functioning as the immediate resistance. Also limiting upward movement is the 50-day SMA. On the downside, support is expected at $0.1950 and $0.1900. These support areas are anticipated to hold during the weekend session.
Towards the north, the main goal for the bulls is to keep the price above $0.20; a move that could help them shift the focus to $0.30. According to the prevailing technical picture, it was too early to think that XRP consolidation is over. The RSI clearly shows that the sideways action would take precedence in the coming sessions. The same sideways action is also supported by the MACD as it grinds sideways around the mean line.
XRP/USD daily chart
 (26)-637263423722516985.png)
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.
Recommended Content
Editors’ Picks
Why crypto may see a recovery right before or shortly after Bitcoin halving
Cryptocurrency market is bleeding, with Bitcoin price leading altcoins south in a broader market crash. The elevated risk levels have bulls sitting on their hands, but analysts from Santiment say this bleed may only be cauterized right before or shortly after the halving.
Manta Network price braces for volatility as $44 million worth of MANTA is due to flood markets
Manta Network (MANTA) price was not spared from the broader market crash instigated by a weakness in the Bitcoin (BTC) market. While analysts call a bottoming out in the BTC price, the Web3 modular ecosystem token could suffer further impact.
Bitcoin price uptrend to continue post-halving, Bernstein report says as traders remain in disarray
Bitcoin is dropping amid elevated risk levels in the market. It comes as traders count hours to the much-anticipated halving event. Amid the market lull, experts say we may not see a rally until after the halving.
OMNI post nearly 50% loss after airdrop and exchange listing
Omni network (OMNI) lost nearly 50% of its value on Wednesday after investors dumped the token following its listing on top crypto exchanges. A potential reason for the crash may be due to the wider crypto market slump.
Bitcoin: BTC’s rangebound movement leaves traders confused
Bitcoin (BTC) price has been hovering around the $70,000 psychological level for a few weeks, resulting in a rangebound movement. This development could lead to a massive liquidation on either side before a directional move is established.