- XRP is gaining momentum after bouncing from key support, but must break the $2.50 resistance to target $3.
- A simultaneous breakout above 2,800 SAT on the BTC pair is crucial to confirm a broader bullish trend.
Ripple’s XRP is stirring back to life, with fresh momentum building on both the USDT and BTC pairs. After weeks of lethargic sideways action, the token is showing signs of recovery—but the path to reclaiming the $3 milestone is riddled with technical hurdles.
USDT Chart: A Bullish Breakout Brewing?
On the USDT chart, XRP recently bounced sharply from the $2.00 support level—an area reinforced by the 200-day moving average. This rebound was marked by a bullish engulfing candle, often seen as a strong reversal indicator signaling buyers regaining control.
Currently, XRP is inching toward the crucial $2.50 resistance level, the mid-range point that has acted as a pivot throughout past rallies and retracements. A confirmed breakout above this level could pave the way for a renewed attempt at the psychologically and technically significant $3 mark.
Also read: XRP is gaining momentum after bouncing from key support, but must break the $2.50 resistance to target $3. A simultaneous breakout above 2,800 SAT on the BTC pair is crucial to confirm a broader bullish trend.
BTC Pairing: Still Work to Do
Meanwhile, the XRP/BTC pair tells a more cautious tale. The price is hovering above the 200-day moving average at around 2,100 SAT, signaling that the worst of the bearish pressure may be behind. Yet, the 2,800 SAT resistance remains a formidable barrier. This level has thwarted every bullish breakout attempt since January, and reclaiming it would be a game-changer, indicating a shift in trader sentiment favoring XRP over Bitcoin.
The Key to $3: Confluence and Confirmation
For XRP to realistically challenge $3, a coordinated move is essential across both trading pairs. The USDT breakout must be accompanied by a strengthening XRP/BTC chart to confirm broader market support. Any divergence—such as XRP rising in USD terms while lagging against BTC—could undermine bullish momentum and result in another rejection.
In short, XRP bulls need to push through two critical levels: $2.50 on the USDT chart and 2,800 SAT on the BTC chart. If both fall, XRP could be set for a serious charge toward $3—a level not seen since the crypto boom of early 2018.
