XRP Defies Gravity at Critical Support – Is a $3.50 Mega Rally Next?

XRP bulls dig in as the asset teeters above make-or-break support. All eyes on whether this sleeping giant wakes up with a vengeance.

The line in the sand

Nobody panic—yet. The 'bankers' crypto' hasn't crashed through its last defense, but the clock's ticking for buyers to show conviction.

Ripple effect or ripple defect?

Traders whisper about a 2017-style moonshot if this level holds. Skeptics yawn—they've heard that before during XRP's 'eternal consolidation vacation.'

One hedge fund manager quipped: 'At least it's not a stablecoin pretending to be decentralized.' The crypto crowd laughed nervously.

• XRP trades at $3.14 with rising volume, but price gains remain limited despite strong market activity.
• A breakout above $3.25 may ignite a rally, while support at $3.05 holds bullish structure in place.
• A close above $3.03 would mark a historic monthly candle, hinting at a major trend shift ahead.

Ripple (XRP) is currently trading at $3.14 with a 0.8% uptick over the previous day. The 24-hour trading volume is now $6.61 billion, representing a 14.69% increase. Nevertheless, despite the high trading volume, the price increase is rather small.

Source: CoinMarketCap

During the last week, the price of XRP increased by 3.18%. Such an incremental rise implies constant purchasing momentum. However, XRP traders are still cautious about the changing trends in the crypto market.

XRP Eyes Breakout Above Key Support Zone

Crypto analyst Alpha Crypto Signal highlighted an important support area between $3.05 and $3.10 on the 4-hour timeframe. This level has maintained its position during several tests. The recent bounce is creating a double bottom. This bullish formation is very common before breakouts on the upside. XRP also recovered the EMA-9. The robust support and increase in volume could lead to a breakout.

Source: X

If the price rises above the $3.25 neckline, a run to the $3.50 level is possible. The bullish outlook continues until Ripple breaks below the level of $3.05. Traders are keeping a close eye on confirmation. A clean breakout would tend to attract even more buyers. The momentum is gaining. Technical indicators back up the bullish market structure.

Furthermore, another analyst, Egrag Crypto, mentioned that XRP needs to remain above $3.03 in a bid to close a historic month. There are only 19 hours left. XRP’s first close above $3.03 in a month WOULD be signified by a closing candle above this level. 

Source: X

The Relative Strength Index is at 58.67. This reflects only light buying without an overbought picture. The MACD indicator is 0.15480. The signal line is at 0.20849. The histogram lies at minus 0.05369. This further implies losing momentum and a possible bounce.

Source: TradingView

Open Interest and Volume Support XRP Strength

CoinGlass data indicate that volume ROSE by 12.28%, reaching $10.78 billion. Open Interest increased by 1.72% to $8.67 billion. The weighted OI-funding rate is 0.0063%. These numbers show less aggressive bull buying. Momentum is gradually accumulating. Traders are anticipating the next jump.

Source: CoinGlass

Ripple is on the verge of a critical event. A breakout above the 3.25 position might produce a new upward streak. A breakout to a high of more than $3.03 would be a milestone. The traders are keenly observing that Ripple is about to reach a crucial pivot point.