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XRP Returns to Basics as Market Momentum Shifts

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The focus keyword XRP is making headlines as recent market behavior suggests a return to foundational support levels amidst a broader shift in crypto momentum. This back-to-basics move for XRP comes during a mixed market phase, where key assets like Bitcoin and Dogecoin are showing signs of looming volatility and technical shifts.

Starting with Bitcoin, analysts are watching closely as a classic Head and Shoulders pattern appears to be forming. After reaching a high near $96,000, Bitcoin retraced, forming what could be interpreted as the right shoulder of the pattern. Notably, the left shoulder materialized near $84,000, while the neckline rests in the $83,000–$85,000 area. Typically seen as a bearish indicator, this setup may suggest an incoming trend reversal—though it’s complicated by macro conditions and strong technical indicators like the golden cross.

This bullish signal—where the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day average—helped push Bitcoin to its recent cycle high. However, fading volume and decreasing RSI momentum hint that bullish efforts are tapering off. If Bitcoin slips below the neckline, a test of the 200 EMA around $86,000 may follow. On the flip side, a strong bounce could nullify the pattern and reinvigorate upward momentum.

BTC/USDT Chart from TradingView

XRP Faces Technical Reset

Turning to XRP, the digital asset is currently sitting on the edge of a technical reset. After an unfulfilled rally that stalled near $2.30, XRP has descended beneath both the 50-day and 100-day exponential moving averages. It’s now clinging to support at the 200 EMA, hovering around $1.98—a threshold often viewed as a long-term trend indicator.

If XRP falls beneath this crucial line and closes below it, the drop may extend toward the $1.90 or even the $1.75 range. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is also drifting closer to oversold territory, presently sitting around 42. Declining volume adds to the weight of bearish pressure, making any short-term rebound more unlikely without a significant shift in momentum.

An upward turnaround would require XRP to surge past the $2.15–$2.17 resistance zone. This level coincides with multiple moving average resistances, making it a confluence area—a battleground between bulls and bears. Failing to hold above $2 may reinforce bearish control.

You can explore more on XRP’s market setup in detail from this anchor: XRP lost key support.

Dogecoin Enters Risk Zone

Meanwhile, Dogecoin is also showing signs of technical deterioration. Losing its grip on the 50-day EMA—currently around $0.17—the meme coin has now dipped to approximately $0.165. This puts DOGE just above a fragile support level. If this breaks, the $0.155 and $0.145 zones might serve as fallback areas based on historical rebounds.

Bulls will need to reclaim the $0.17 level to regain upward momentum, with resistance expected at $0.20 and $0.216. What’s particularly concerning is DOGE’s declining trading volume, which reflects a waning conviction among both buyers and sellers. This kind of low-volume environment can often lead to sharp, unanticipated moves—typically in the unfavorable direction for passive holders.

Bearish sentiment is further backed by a neutral-to-bearish RSI near 44, showing that there’s still room to fall before the asset touches oversold levels. Unless Dogecoin experiences a spike in political or social media-driven interest—something it has historically relied upon—the outlook leans negative in the short term.

For further insight into Dogecoin’s technical structure, refer to this update: Dogecoin technical outlook.

As always, investors and traders alike should approach these developments with caution. Whether it’s XRP returning to a foundational level amidst uncertainty, or Dogecoin preparing for the next major swing, understanding the broader technical landscape is essential. Market conditions can change swiftly, often driven by news cycles or sudden shifts in sentiment, such as new ETF inflows or macroeconomic developments.

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