XRP price is gaining pace above the $0.5050 support zone. The price is rising and might even aim for a move above the $0.5500 resistance. XRP price is eyeing a decent increase above the $0.5250 zone. The price is now trading above $0.5220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $0.5100 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it settles above the $0.5350 resistance zone. XRP Price Climbs 4% XRP price remained supported above the $0.4880 level. It formed a base and started a fresh increase above $0.5050 like Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move above the $0.5120 and $0.5200 resistance levels. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $0.5100 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. Finally, it tested the $0.5365 zone. A high is formed at $0.5368 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.4948 swing low to the $0.5368 high. The price is now trading above $0.5200 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $0.5350 level. The first major resistance is near the $0.5365 level. The next key resistance could be $0.5450. A clear move above the $0.5450 resistance might send the price toward the $0.5500 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.5665 resistance or even $0.5720 in the near term. The next major hurdle might be $0.5840. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $0.5350 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.5250 level. The next major support is near the $0.5155 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.4948 swing low to the $0.5368 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $0.5155 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $0.5050 support in the near term. The next major support sits near the $0.500 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.5250 and $0.5155. Major Resistance Levels – $0.5350 and $0.5500.
