XRP price started a downside correction from the $1.4550 zone. The price is now consolidating and might aim for another increase if it stays above the $1.40 zone.
XRP price started a downside correction after it failed to clear the $1.4550 zone. The price is now trading near $1.4080 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.4050 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it settles above $1.4220. XRP Price Dips AgainThe price is now trading near $1.4080 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.4050 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair.
If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.420 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.4220 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.4350. A clear move above the $1.4350 resistance might send the price toward the $1.4550 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.4620 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.4840.
Another Drop?If XRP fails to clear the $1.4220 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3050 level. The next major support is near the $1.40 level and the trend line or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3460 swing low to the $1.4570 high.
If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.40 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3820. The next major support sits near the $1.3620 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.350. Any more losses might call for a test of $1.3320.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $1.4050 and $1.4000.
Major Resistance Levels – $1.4220 and $1.4550.
