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XRP continues to maintain its macro bullish structure despite experiencing a 
deeper corrective move than initially anticipated. Although price action has 
tested lower levels, it has not confirmed a higher-timeframe breakdown, 
suggesting the pullback is still part of a broader consolidation within an 
ongoing uptrend rather than a full trend reversal. XRP Dips Deeper, But HTF 
Level Still Holds In a recent XRP update, Hov noted that price action pushed 
deeper toward the lows than what would typically be acceptable for the 
previously considered diagonal scenario. The move forced a reassessment of the 
short-term structure. Despite that deeper sweep, the broader setup has not 
completely broken down. Related Reading: Historic Trend That Led XRP To A 
Sharp 40% Trend Has Just Reappeared Importantly, XRP has yet to produce a 
higher-timeframe close below the critical support level. Price is holding the 
area by a narrow margin, and as long as a decisive HTF breakdown is avoided, 
the broader bullish structure cannot be invalidated. Given the recent price 
behavior, Hov adjusted the corrective count, labeling the structure as a 
sideways combination correction within a larger-degree Wave 4. The pullback 
delivered a precise tag of the 50% retracement level, adding technical 
confluence to the idea that this could be a mature corrective phase rather 
than the start of a broader reversal. The next key development to watch is a 
clear five-wave advance from the recent low. XRP has already shown a clean 
micro five-wave structure off the bottom; something many other altcoins are 
lacking, as they continue to print overlapping three-wave moves instead. That 
relative structural strength keeps the bullish case alive. A sustained push 
toward the $2 region in a confirmed Wave 5 would increase confidence that a 
durable low is in place. From there, analysts would look for a controlled wave 
3 retracement into support as confirmation, signaling that the market is 
preparing for continuation rather than a deeper breakdown. Technical Structure 
Remains Firmly Bullish XRP continues to maintain a technically bullish posture 
despite recent consolidation. Price action has pulled back, but the broader 
structure has not shifted into bearish territory. Momentum may have cooled, 
yet the underlying trend remains constructive. Related Reading: XRP Spot ETFs 
Riding The Bullish Wave, Attracting Broader Wall Street Allocation According 
to Steph Is Crypto, the key level to monitor is the 200-week moving average. 
As long as XRP holds above that long-term indicator, the macro uptrend remains 
intact. In previous market cycles, sustained bearish phases often began after 
a decisive break below this level, something that has not occurred in the 
current setup. At present, XRP appears to be consolidating within a broader 
bullish framework, meaning the structure still favors upside continuation 
unless proven otherwise. Trend dynamics have not flipped, and until major 
support gives way, the long-term outlook stays technically positive. Featured 
image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP Maintains Macro Bullish Structure Despite Deeper Correction

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