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XRP Price Prediction: Could Ripple See A 470% Rally Next?

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XRP Price Prediction: Could Ripple See A 470% Rally Next?
  • XRP’s SuperTrend indicator flashed a buy signal, previously linked to a 470% price surge.
  • XRP price dropped 5% intraday with a volume surge of over 102%.

Ripple (XRP) crypto has been on an upward trend since November 2024, gaining 165% of its value. The recent price decline of over 8% might appeal to investors seeking buying opportunities.

The XRP price finished 2024 with a 237% annual gain. This placed it as the third-best-performing year in its history. Despite the recent pullback in the overall crypto market, the XRP crypto price action still indicated a further upside ahead.

At press time, XRP price traded at $2.31, noting an intraday decline of over 4.30%. Its market cap has fallen to $132.55 Billion, ranking 4th among the top crypto coins.

XRP’s SuperTrend Indicator Presents a Buy Signal

The Super Trend indicator for Ripple (XRP) flashed a buy signal again. Prominent crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlighted the same.

Source: X
Source: X

A similar pattern may be seen before the spike that caused XRP crypto to rise from $0.5028 in November 2024. If this pattern continues, analysts believe there could be a 470% surge in price that could take XRP to $13.85.

However, the XRP price has been trapped inside a bullish pennant pattern. Furthermore, the token failed to cross the $2.50 resistance mark for the past two weeks. Until the XRP crypto trades below the trendline of the pattern, it may face further sideways movement ahead.

XRP Ready for Gains: Key Indicator Suggests Growth Ahead

XRP’s Sharpe Ratio, a measure of risk-adjusted returns, has shown a familiar pattern. This week, the ratio turned negative at -1.30, hinting at the possibility of an upward price surge.

Sharpe Ratio | Source: Messari
Sharpe Ratio | Source: Messari

Typically, a negative Sharpe Ratio has signaled that the risk to reward for buying altcoin is favorable. This happened as the asset was oversold at press time. The broader macro momentum for XRP isn’t faring much better. Despite this, XRP’s Sharpe Ratio suggested the best bet.

XRP Price Prediction: Is a Breakout Imminent?

The XRP price has declined by 5% in the last 24 hours and took support at the 20-day EMA mark. Given the current market sentiment, it is likely that XRP will remain under pressure under the $2.40 resistance for the next few days.

At the same time, a drop below $2 could lead to further declines toward $1.80 and $1.50. However, a change in market trends and a successful breach of the $2.50 mark could enable XRP to rise toward $3 ahead.

XRP Price Chart | Source: TradingView
XRP Price Chart | Source: TradingView

On the positive side, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) line stayed above the 50 threshold. That implied a neutral outlook. Also, it signaled adequate room for growth ahead.

Moreover, the CMF reading was positive at 0.09. That confirmed sustained liquidity inflow into the market.

Long/Short Ratio | Source: Coinglass
Long/Short Ratio | Source: Coinglass

Data from Coinglass showed that XRP’s Long/Short Ratio has fallen to 0.9550, with short positions accounting for 52%. On the other hand, long positions make up just 48%. This disparity reinforced the notion that most traders are bracing for a short-term correction in the XRP price.

Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and provides no financial, investment, or other advice. The author or any people mentioned in this article are not responsible for any financial loss that may occur from investing in or trading. Please do your research before making any financial decisions.

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PublishedJanuary 8, 2025 7:34 pm
Last updatedJanuary 20, 2025 9:55 pm
Written byKrystian Bielanski, Markets Writer
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Disclaimer. Informational only, not financial advice. Crypto, forex and stocks are volatile, high-risk assets — always do your own research and consult a qualified adviser.

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