As reported yesterday, a significant price shift saw XRP soar from approximately $2.3 to almost $3 within a 36 to 48-hour window. Although it didn’t cross the $3 hurdle or challenge its January 2018 all-time high, it did manage to outperform USDT in terms of market capitalization after retracing slightly.

Some market observers had predicted this trend, cautioning that many traders could overlook it. Santiment, the analytics firm, has also shared its insights into this dramatic surge.

The firm highlighted that this breakout occurred during a time of notable growth in the network behind the token, as evidenced by the rise in newly created wallets. A whopping 7,000 new addresses were established in just 24 hours.

Increased retail interest in the token across social media platforms was another reason cited by Santiment for the surge. It noted that 5.5% of all crypto discussions revolved around XRP, the highest level since mid-March when Ripple’s CEO announced the resolution of the lengthy legal dispute with the US SEC.

As XRP began its breakout, another potential driver of the asset’s surge was noted. The number of substantial wallets holding at least a million tokens had reached a record high of 2,743. The following day, this number stood at 2,742.

The resurgence of the overall market is the last catalyst to be discussed. Like XRP, many other cryptocurrencies were in a consolidation phase for weeks, with Bitcoin leading the pack. However, the market leader broke out on Wednesday evening and led the entire market into a bullish trend.

After topping at a new all-time high of nearly $119,000 on Friday, numerous altcoins, including XRP, followed suit. As the first, largest, and arguably most influential digital asset, BTC’s movements have a significant impact on the rest of the market.

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Weslad suggests that Ethereum is on the verge of completing a massive ABCDE wave structure within a years-long “symmetrical pennant.” This implies that a major price shift is imminent.

In a recent analysis, Weslad noted that Ethereum’s price movements since hitting its all-time high of $4,851 have formed a significant consolidation pattern. He believes that this pattern is nearing a crucial turning point, referred to as wave D, where it is challenging its upper limit.

Simultaneously, an optimistic Inverse Head and Shoulders (IH&S) pattern is surfacing on the daily chart. The neckline of this pattern is posing as a solid resistance near $2,855. This technical combination implies a potential market surge, with Weslad stating:

“A confirmed breakout above the neckline [$2,855] would likely validate both the IH&S and the breakout from wave D, setting the stage for a potential expansion move toward the $6,000 target and beyond.”

Jeremy Fielder, another strategist, supports Weslad’s bold prediction, stating in a recent video that Ethereum could reach $6,500 by year’s end and possibly $10,000 in early 2023. Fielder’s prediction is based on the growing acceptance of Web3 and a favorable regulatory shift.

While not as ambitious as Weslad’s and Fielder’s predictions, market watcher Titan of Crypto’s $4,100 target is also plausible. This is based on Ethereum successfully bouncing back within its vital weekly trading range, indicating that momentum is building towards the range high.

However, Weslad also warns of a potential bear trap. If Ethereum faces resistance at the crucial $2,855 neckline or the upper limit of the pennant, a decline into wave E could occur. This could potentially lead to a 40% price drop, dragging the price down to a “high-confluence demand zone” ranging from $1,400 to $1,800.

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Key Support and Resistance Levels

The support level for XRP currently stands at $2, with resistance levels at $2.3, $2.6, and $3. The bulls made a robust comeback at the $2 mark, propelling XRP into an upward trend. However, the bull run hit a snag at the $2.2 milestone, allowing the bears to regain control and trigger a price pullback.

Positive Momentum

Despite XRP not hitting a new high, momentum markers on the day-to-day timeline have turned bullish in recent days. This could be an indication of a potential breach of the $2.3 resistance level, irrespective of the current pullback.

MACD Indicates Higher Peaks

While XRP’s price needs more time to reach new heights, the daily MACD histogram has already flipped to bullish and is making higher peaks. This is a positive sign that the price might follow the MACD’s trajectory in the near future. Unless there’s a sudden surge in selling, XRP stands a chance to challenge the $2.3 or even the $2.6 levels.

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During this 12-day conflict, Bitcoin experienced a temporary dip below the $100,000 mark, causing market instability. However, after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, global risk sentiment improved, sparking a Bitcoin rally. This resurgence saw Bitcoin surpass the $106,000 mark on Wednesday.

The latest data analysis suggests that amid continuing geopolitical uncertainty, Bitcoin could potentially surge to $120K. This prediction comes after Bitcoin successfully reclaimed its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a critical technical indicator often used as support during broader bullish trend corrections.

Historically, when Bitcoin dips below this level and swiftly regains it, the market typically responds with a speedy 10-20% price surge. This trend seems to be recurring, with Bitcoin closing above the EMA for three consecutive days, signaling strengthening bullish momentum.

Market analysts at CryptoQuant suggested that this recovery could catalyze a new upward trend in the current cycle, although they warned of potential short-term volatility due to geopolitical factors. They emphasized the importance of maintaining a risk-managed approach and avoiding excessive leverage in such circumstances.

Despite the geopolitical instability, the reclaiming of the 50-day EMA represents a significant milestone for Bitcoin, reinforcing the possibility of a rally towards the six-figure mark.

On-chain metrics, particularly the behavior of short-term holders, also support Bitcoin’s current momentum. The Short-Term Holder Realized Price (STH-RP) is acting as a critical psychological and technical support for Bitcoin. Currently standing at $98K, each increase fortifies the six-figure mark as the new perceived ‘fair value.’

Bitcoin’s spot price is $106.4K, a 7.2% premium over STH-RP, suggesting reduced market ‘froth.’ As long as Bitcoin maintains above STH-RP, the trend of higher lows and higher highs remains intact; a dip below could indicate a potential correction.

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1. Increased Buyer Interest

From the chart analysis, it’s clear that the $2.3 resistance level has faced multiple tests in recent weeks. Despite sellers managing to stave off a breakout so far, an upward shift seems inevitable if buying pressure persists. The conversion of the $2.3 resistance level into a support level could potentially propel XRP to reach $2.6.

2. Bullish Momentum

Signs of a bullish trend are evident in the momentum indicators – the daily MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) and RSI (Relative Strength Index) are both showing an upward curve with distinct higher lows. If XRP breaks past the $2.3 mark, it is likely to reach new highs. However, this upward bias will only be confirmed if the $2.3 resistance level is successfully breached by buyers.

3. MACD Bullish Cross

The daily MACD has recorded a bullish cross, indicating that XRP is set for a surge. If the momentum continues in the coming days, there’s a possibility of a sustained rally that could challenge the $2.6 resistance level, or even reach $3, unless sellers step in to halt the upward trend.

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XRP, despite its significant price increase over the past few months, couldn’t surpass its 2018 all-time high. However, it came tantalizingly close. Following this, XRP experienced a notable pullback, much like the wider market. But, according to ChatGPT, certain elements might reignite its bull trend.

XRP’s Recent Journey:

Recently, CryptoPotato reported that things have been favoring Ripple since the US elections in November last year. The promise of regulatory changes following Trump’s victory was of particular significance due to Ripple’s ongoing legal tussle against the local securities regulator.

This legal battle has now effectively ended, a few months after the promised changes took place. XRP was even mentioned by the POTUS as a potential addition to the country’s strategic crypto reserve. Several companies have applied to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track XRP’s performance.

In another significant development, Ripple acquired a major prime broker for $1.25 billion, setting the stage for a seismic shift for Ripple and its cross-border token.

However, XRP’s most substantial gains occurred before these developments, leading to speculation of a ‘sell-the-news’ event. XRP’s value peaked at $3.4 in January this year, mirroring its seven-year-old record. Since then, it has mostly trended down, even slipping below the crucial $2 support multiple times.

Can XRP’s Bull Run Return?

While market analysts have their own predictions regarding the resurgence of XRP’s bull run, we sought the opinion of ChatGPT. The AI chatbot pointed out the potential impact of the proposed Ripple ETFs on XRP’s price as they could usher in institutional investments, similar to Bitcoin.

ChatGPT also highlighted the challenging market conditions currently. An improvement here could trigger another price spike for XRP, which outperformed most cryptocurrencies during the November-January run.

The AI suggests that growth in utility and adoption of Ripple’s cross-border payment systems, along with key partnerships, could be the next catalysts for an XRP price surge.

Whale activity plays a crucial role in a cryptocurrency’s price movement, and ChatGPT observed a recent decline in such activity in the XRP market. If these market players come back with substantial purchases, XRP could potentially skyrocket again.

Finally, the AI chatbot highlighted that XRP needs to overcome critical resistance levels at $2.5 and $3 to aim for a new all-time high. “A solid breakout from these resistance zones, backed by volume, could stimulate momentum traders and algorithms,” concluded ChatGPT.

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Over the last weekend, BTC’s activity was relatively muted, staying close to its current trading level. A notable fluctuation occurred on Sunday evening when a large short position was opened by a whale, causing BTC’s value to swing by approximately a thousand dollars. The start of the business week also saw limited action, except for a dip towards $81,000 on Tuesday. Bitcoin managed to recover from this fall, jumping to $83,000 in anticipation of the second FOMC meeting of the year. Following the meeting, where the Fed decided to keep the key interest rates unchanged, BTC saw further volatility around the $83,000 and $85,000 marks.

Bitcoin later rallied, peaking above $87,000 during the early Asian trading hours. However, the rise was temporary, and its value dropped back to $83,000 a day later. Since then, it has stabilized around $84,000, readying itself for another calm weekend. Its market cap stands at $1.670 trillion on CG, but its dominance over altcoins has dipped to 58.3%.

On the flip side, Pi Network’s PI token, one of the week’s worst performers with a 30% drop, has finally seen a rebound. Over the past 24 hours, its price has risen by 8-9% to return to $1. Another noteworthy performer is HYPE, which has seen a surge of 14-15%, taking its price above $16. In contrast, XRP, BNB, ADA, LEO, TON, and XLM have seen slight losses, while ETH, SOL, DOGE, and TRX have made minor gains. The total crypto market cap has yet to surpass the $2.9 trillion mark and currently sits around $30 billion below it on CG.

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