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XRP/USD Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

XRP/USD daily chart – Elliott Wave count

  • Function: Trend.

  • Mode: Motive.

  • Structure: Impulse.

  • Position: Wave 3 of 3.

  • Direction: Ongoing Uptrend.

Chart

Analysis details

  • The internal wave count is structured clearly: Wave 1 – Double Zigzag Wave 2 – Developing Wave 3.

  • Wave 2 retraced to a low of $1.9095, establishing the correction base.

  • Wave 3 is progressing with strong momentum, breaking above Wave 1's high ($2.6623).

  • Next Fibonacci resistance levels:

    • 0.236 = $3.2392.

    • 0.382 = $2.9994.
      (These levels may act as a short-term pullback area within Wave 3).

Trading strategy

  • For short-term traders (swing trade):
    • If holding, consider partial profit-taking near $4.20.

    • Use a “Buy the Dip” approach by waiting for a Wave 4 retracement before entering Wave 5.

  • Invalidation point:

    • If the price drops below $2.23, the current Elliott Wave count will need reevaluation.

XRP/USD four-hour chart – Elliott Wave count

  • Function: Counter Trend.

  • Mode: Corrective.

  • Structure: Zigzag.

  • Position: Wave 4 of 3.

  • Direction: Corrective within an Uptrend.

Chart

Analysis details

  • Wave (1) to (5) within Wave 3 is now completed.

  • Price is consolidating to form Wave 4.

  • Key consolidation zones:

    • 0.236 Fib retracement = $3.2392.

    • 0.382 Fib retracement = $2.9994.

(These levels suggest a possible entry for Wave 5 if price holds in this range)

Trading strategy:

  • For short-term traders (swing trade):

    • Holding positions? Consider profit-taking around $4.20.
    • Use the “Buy the Dip” strategy – wait for Wave 4 pullback before entering Wave 5.
  • Invalidation point:

    • If price falls below $2.23, wave structure must be reassessed.

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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