XRP Price Stages Tentative Comeback — Is This the Start of a Sustained Rally?

XRP bulls tiptoe back as the embattled token claws above key support. But can this fragile recovery withstand the crypto market's notorious volatility?

The setup: After months of brutal selloffs, XRP finally shows signs of life. Trading volume creeps up as sidelined capital tests the waters. Yet veteran traders know better than to trust a crypto rebound until it's printed back-to-back green weeks.

Why it matters: This isn't just about one altcoin's price action. A legitimate XRP recovery could signal renewed appetite for risk assets across crypto's middle tier — where most retail portfolios live (and die).

The cynical view: Wall Street's algo traders will front-run any real momentum, leaving retail holders chasing the pump once again. Because in crypto, the house always wins — until the next paradigm shift blows up the casino.

XRP Price Faces Resistance

XRP price formed a base above $2.20 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price surpassed the $2.350 and $2.40 resistance levels.

The bulls were able to push the price above $2.50, and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward MOVE from the $2.647 swing high to the $2.190 low. However, the bears remained active near the $2.5350 level and prevented more gains.

The price failed to clear the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.647 swing high to the $2.190 low. It is again moving below $2.50. The price is now trading above $2.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2.420 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair.

If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $2.480 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.50 level, above which the price could rise and test $2.5350.

A clear move above the $2.5350 resistance might send the price toward the $2.580 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.650 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.720.

Another Drop?

If XRP fails to clear the $2.50 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.420 level. The next major support is near the $2.40 level.

If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.40 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.350. The next major support sits near the $2.320 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $2.250.

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 – $2.420 and $2.40.

Major Resistance Levels – $2.50 and $2.5350.