XRP Fluctuates Below The $3.40 Mark

The price of Ripple ($XRP) has regained positive momentum after being trapped between moving average lines.

$XRP long term analysis: bullish

The cryptocurrency was trapped between the moving average lines for a week before making an upward move above the 21-day SMA barrier. The cryptocurrency is still rising and trading above the 21-day SMA support.

However, the bullish momentum has stalled around the $3.40 resistance level. Further upside for the altcoin is doubtful as it remains below its recent high.

On July 28, $XRP failed to break through the $3.40 mark. Later, $XRP fell to a low of $2.74. $XRP is back in the bullish trend zone. A break above $3.40 would take $XRP to a high of $3.66. The altcoin is now trading sideways while the uptrend is still being determined. Today, $XRP is trading at $3.32.

$XRP indicator analysis

On August 7, buyers pushed the price of the cryptocurrency above its moving average lines. $XRP will continue to rise as long as it remains above the moving average lines. The moving average lines have maintained their upward slope, indicating an uptrend. The 21-day SMA is above the 50-day SMA, indicating an uptrend.

Technical indicators:

Resistance Levels – $2.80 and $3.00

Support Levels – $1.80 and $1.60

What is the next direction for $XRP?

$XRP price is moving sideways after rejecting the $3.40 mark. The cryptocurrency value has declined to the low of $3.20 and is now trading below the $3.40 mark. The price of $XRP will rise if it breaks above $3.40. The value of the altcoin will fall if it breaks below the $3.20 low and the 21-day SMA support.

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