- XRP remains at $0.50, trading within a tight range since 2018.
- A breakout is possible, but technical indicators provide no clear direction.
- Ripple innovations continue despite market uncertainty and SEC challenges.
Ripple (XRP) has been hovering around $0.50, stuck in a tight range since 2018, a price level that has become a battleground, with traders waiting for a breakout. The price, squeezed by a triangle pattern, hints at an upcoming explosive move.
Market moves and Ripple’s recent developments suggest a breakout may be close, but challenges still loom. Could XRP finally escape, or will another dip follow?
#XRP has officially broken out of the symmetrical triangle it’s been trapped in since 2018 on the 3-month chart!
Key support to hold: $0.50
Conservative breakout target: $14 pic.twitter.com/c8oK8goBgu
— STEPH IS CRYPTO (@Steph_iscrypto) October 14, 2024
Struggling for a Breakout
Since 2021, XRP has traded within a symmetrical triangle, a chart pattern that often signals indecision. In late September, a breakout attempt failed, and prices quickly dropped to $0.50.
However, support at this level held firm, giving investors some hope. The pattern’s end draws near, and XRP faces a make-or-break moment. Will prices surge or fall further? Technical indicators offer little clarity, with both the RSI and MACD stuck in neutral territory.
Yet, a closer look at wave counts suggests a bullish trend. XRP may soon complete wave B, setting the stage for a breakout toward $14. This gives traders a spark of optimism in a market full of uncertainty.
Ripple’s Growth and Market Challenges
Ripple, the company behind XRP, continues to innovate despite market uncertainty. On October 10, Ripple announced new features for Ripple Custody, which aim to attract fintech businesses. These updates include AWS Cloud integration and improvements to the XRP Ledger.
This could make the platform more user-friendly and appealing. However, not all news is positive. Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, voiced frustration with the SEC’s actions, creating more tension for the company. Short-term charts also show potential downside, with XRP facing resistance at $0.55 and a possible drop to $0.46.
Despite these challenges, XRP holds steady at $0.50. This price level serves as a critical support point. If current momentum builds, XRP could finally break free from the triangle and move higher. For now, investors wait for the next big move, hoping the breakout is just around the corner.
