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XRP price failed to surpass $1.50 and started downside correction. The price 
is now holding the $1.380 support and might aim for another increase. XRP 
price started a downside correction and declined below $1.450. The price is 
now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a 
new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.410 on the hourly chart 
of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another 
increase if it stays above $1.380. XRP Price Rally Cools XRP price failed to 
stay above $1.480 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin and 
Ethereum. The price dipped below the $1.460 and $1.450 levels to enter a 
negative zone. The price even dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of 
the upward move from the $1.3125 swing low to the $1.4936 high. Besides, there 
is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.410 on the hourly 
chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls are now active above the $1.380 zone. The 
price is now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If 
there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.410 
level and the trend line. The first major resistance is near the $1.420 level, 
above which the price could rise and test $1.450. A clear move above the 
$1.450 resistance might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. Any more 
gains might send the price toward the $1.520 resistance. The next major hurdle 
for the bulls might be near $1.550. Downside Continuation? If XRP fails to 
clear the $1.410 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial 
support on the downside is near the $1.40 level. The next major support is 
near the $1.3820 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move 
from the $1.3125 swing low to the $1.4936 high. If there is a downside break 
and a close below the $1.3820 level, the price might continue to decline 
toward $1.3430. The next major support sits near the $1.3250 zone, below which 
the price could continue lower toward $1.3120. Technical Indicators Hourly 
MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI 
(Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. 
Major Support Levels – $1.40 and $1.3820. Major Resistance Levels – $1.410 and 
$1.450.

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Ethereum has managed to reclaim the $2,000 level following a market bounce 
observed on Wednesday, providing temporary relief after weeks of persistent 
selling pressure. While the recovery remains tentative, holding above this 
psychological threshold may help stabilize short-term sentiment, particularly 
if broader crypto market conditions continue to improve. However, the 
sustainability of this rebound will depend largely on liquidity conditions and 
follow-through demand. Related Reading: Digital Gold Is Dead: The 
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Recent CryptoQuant data adds an important structural dimension to this move. 
Ethereum’s 30-day Realized Volatility indicator on Binance has surged sharply, 
now approaching 0.97 — its highest reading since March 2025. This metric 
measures the magnitude of price fluctuations over time, and such an elevated 
level indicates that daily price ranges have expanded considerably. Higher 
realized volatility typically reflects a market undergoing repricing rather 
than steady trend formation. Wider price swings can attract short-term trading 
activity but also increase risk, particularly in leveraged environments. 
Historically, volatility spikes often accompany transitional phases where 
markets search for equilibrium. Volatility Signals Potential Inflection Point 
Elevated volatility during price stabilization often suggests that both buyers 
and sellers are aggressively defending key levels rather than a clear trend 
already being established. From a structural standpoint, volatility spikes 
frequently occur when markets exit consolidation phases. Increased price 
dispersion indicates that capital is reallocating, derivatives positioning is 
adjusting, and liquidity is being tested across spot and futures venues. If 
this process continues alongside sustained demand, it can precede a decisive 
directional move as uncertainty resolves. Related Reading: How Vitalik 
Buterin’s 11,422 ETH Liquidation Is Testing Ethereum’s Bear Market Absorption 
– Details However, volatility alone does not guarantee trend continuation. In 
some instances, prolonged high volatility without a breakout simply reflects 
indecision, producing extended sideways ranges while participants wait for 
stronger macro or liquidity signals. At present, Ethereum appears to be near 
such an inflection zone. Historical patterns suggest that similar volatility 
regimes have occasionally preceded upward expansions, yet confirmation would 
require sustained price acceptance above key resistance and evidence of 
renewed capital inflows rather than purely speculative repositioning. Ethereum 
Tests Critical Support After Prolonged Downtrend Ethereum remains under 
pressure despite a recent bounce toward the $2,000 area, with the chart 
showing a clear medium-term downtrend following the rejection near the $4,800 
peak. Successive lower highs since late 2025 confirm a persistent bearish 
structure, while the price continues trading below the 50-, 100-, and 200-day 
moving averages. This alignment typically reflects sustained selling dominance 
rather than a transitional consolidation phase. The recent rebound above 
$2,000 appears technically modest so far. Volume expanded during the selloff 
earlier in the year, suggesting strong distribution, while the latest recovery 
lacks comparable conviction. Unless follow-through demand emerges, this type 
of bounce often functions as short-term relief rather than a trend reversal. 
Related Reading: Why XRP’s 0.16 Leverage Floor Ends The Era Of The Flash Crash 
– And the Hope for a Quick Recovery From a structural perspective, the 
$1,800–$2,000 zone is becoming a critical support cluster. Repeated tests of 
this area indicate buyers are defending it, yet each rebound has weakened in 
amplitude. Persistent pressure near support increases the probability of a 
breakdown if macro liquidity conditions remain tight. Conversely, reclaiming 
the descending moving averages — particularly the 100-day and 200-day — would 
be necessary to shift sentiment. Until then, Ethereum appears locked in a 
corrective phase where rallies are vulnerable, and downside risks remain 
structurally present. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

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