XRP Falls Sideways Above The $2.00 Support

The Ripple (XRP) price has broken below the 21-day SMA support and made a low above $2.00. Cryptocurrency price analysis brought by Coinidol.com.

XRP long-term analysis: ranging

The cryptocurrency has slipped further between the moving average lines. The altcoin is trading below the 21-day SMA resistance but above the 50-day SMA support. Buyers are trying to keep the price above the 21-day simple moving average to continue the uptrend. If the buyers prevail, XRP will rally to its previous high of $2.80. However, selling pressure will return if XRP fails at the resistance of the 21-day SMA. On the downside, XRP will fall above its current support of $2.00. The downside momentum will continue to the low above the 50-day SMA support. Meanwhile, XRP will remain stuck below the 21-day SMA barrier.

XRP indicator analysis

Since December 19, XRP has fallen below its 21-day SMA support. Further upward movement of the coin is unlikely. The altcoin is expected to fall above its 50-day SMA support. On the 4-hour chart, the price bars are located between the moving average lines. This means that the altcoin is forced to move within a limited range.

Technical indicators:

Key resistance levels – $1.40 and $1.60

Key support levels – $1.00 and $0.80

What is the next direction for XRP?

The bullish momentum has been halted by the 50-day SMA resistance. The altcoin is trading between the moving average lines and doji candlesticks are forming.

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