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XRP price started a downside correction from the $1.40 zone. The price is now 
consolidating and might aim for another increase if it stays above the $1.350 
zone. XRP price started a downside correction after it failed to clear the 
$1.40 zone. The price is now trading above $1.350 and the 100-hourly Simple 
Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.3490 
on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair 
could start a fresh increase if it settles above $1.3780. XRP Price Dips Again 
XRP price started a decent upward move above $1.3550 and $1.3650, like Bitcoin 
and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.380 
resistance. A high was formed at $1.3964, and the price started a downside 
correction. There was a move below $1.3680 and $1.360. The price dipped below 
the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.320 swing low to 
the $1.3964 high. The price is now trading above $1.350 and the 100-hourly 
Simple Moving Average. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support 
at $1.3490 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If there is a fresh upward 
move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3680 level. The first major 
resistance is near the $1.3780 level, above which the price could rise and 
test $1.3880. A clear move above the $1.3880 resistance might send the price 
toward the $1.40 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the 
$1.4120 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.4250. 
Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $1.3680 resistance zone, it could 
start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3550 
level. The next major support is near the $1.350 level and the trend line or 
the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.320 swing low 
to the $1.3964 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.350 
level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3380. The next major 
support sits near the $1.320 zone, below which the price could continue lower 
toward $1.30. Any more losses might call for a test of $1.2880. 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 – $1.3500 and $1.3380. Major 
Resistance Levels – $1.3680 and $1.3780.

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