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XRP Price Set For A Rally: Can It Hit $5 Before The Next Bull Run?

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XRP Price Set For A Rally: Can It Hit $5 Before The Next Bull Run?

Key Insights:

  • XRP Price must break the $2.42 resistance to move toward $5, say top crypto analysts.
  • A move above the Ichimoku cloud signals strong bullish momentum for XRP‘s next leg.
  • The SEC’s potential case closure could boost investor confidence and fuel XRP’s rise.

Ripple (XRP) price has tested key resistance levels that may determine its next move. Analysts identify $2.42 as a critical breakout point. A move above this level could push the price toward new targets of $5.

XRP Price Must Break $2.42 Resistance to Target $5

Crypto analyst Dark Defender stated that Ripple has completed a correction phase. The price is now testing a crucial resistance level. If XRP price moves above $2.42, it may trigger strong upward momentum.

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Source: Dark Defender/X

Historical data showed similar resistance levels have fueled significant price increases. Support at $2.22 and $2.04 remains critical for maintaining stability. If the Ripple token holds these levels, buying pressure may increase.

Meanwhile, a confirmed breakout above $2.42 could push the top altcoin’s price toward higher targets. A successful breakout could indicate further upside movement.

Breakout Above the Ichimoku Cloud

Technical indicators suggest XRP may enter a bullish phase soon. The Ichimoku cloud shows a major resistance zone on the chart. A breakout above this area could strengthen buying momentum.

Fibonacci extension levels identify potential XRP price targets. If buying volume increases, the first target is $4.29, followed by $5.85.

If the top altcoin’s price clears the Ichimoku cloud, Ripple price may trend higher. Notably, the market often reacts strongly to movements above this indicator. Analysts expect higher volatility in the coming weeks.

Ali Martinez Identifies a TD Sequential Sell Signal for XRP

Additionally, crypto analyst Ali Martinez identified a TD Sequential sell signal. This indicator suggested that XRP price may experience a short-term price reversal. Investors may take profits, leading to a temporary pullback.

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Source: Ali Martinez/X

Ripple recently tested local resistance near $2.26, where sellers appeared. If selling pressure continues, the price may retrace to $2.18. A strong bounce from this level could restore bullish momentum.

SEC Case Resolution May Impact XRP Price Action

Interestingly, regulatory developments remain crucial for XRP’s market performance. Journalist Eleanor Terrett reported the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple may be nearing resolution. A case settlement could remove uncertainty from the market.

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Source: X

Ripple’s legal team is negotiating favorable terms following a recent court ruling. The ruling imposed a $125 Million fine on Ripple. It also restricted the company from selling XRP to institutional investors.

If the SEC backs down, the market sentiment might also rise. The clarity of XRP ’s legal status could attract more institutional investors. Consequently, legal and political shifts remain among the market’s most significant events.

XRP’s Next Price Targets

High probability Fibonacci extension levels can be observed at 1.618 at $4.29 and 2.618 at $5.85. If the buying pressure remains, XRP price can enhance towards these levels. Volume, price, and other actions will define this trend’s power.

According to a recent analysis, the Ripple token may face strong resistance at $2.70. There is a high concentration of short positions, which hinders upward momentum.

Despite attempts to recover, the bearish dominance in the derivatives market suggests XRP may struggle to break past this level soon. When writing, XRP price traded at $2.24. It was up by 2.5% in the last 24 hours and a 24-hour volume of $5.56 Billion.

Disclaimer

In this article, the views, and opinions stated by the author, or any people named are for informational purposes only, and they don’t establish the investment, financial, or any other advice. Trading or investing in cryptocurrency assets comes with a risk of financial loss.

Ronny Mugendi
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Cryptocurrency Journalist

Ronny Mugendi is a cryptocurrency journalist contributing to The Market Periodical. A crypto journalist at CoinGape who has also written for Cryptopolitan, he covers crypto market trends, technical analysis and blockchain and DeFi developments. According to his CoinGape profile, he has four years of professional experience and more than 4,000 published articles, and writes in both English and Kiswahili.

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PublishedMarch 13, 2025 8:29 pm
Last updatedMarch 13, 2025 11:46 am
Written byRonny Mugendi, Cryptocurrency Journalist
ReviewedFact-checked by the TMP editorial desk

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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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