If the price rises above its current range, it could signal a stronger uptrend and potentially reach $1.15–$1.20. However, XRP is still facing several key resistance levels, and overall technical analysis presents an unclear outlook.
Currently, XRP is trading around $1.09. According to CoinMarketCap data from July 18th, the price has stayed within a limited range over the past week. Over the last 30 days, XRP has faced ongoing challenges, making it difficult for buyers to establish a sustained price increase.
XRP Price Tests Key Demand Zone
Looking at the 4-hour XRP/USD chart, the price recently tried to break through the $1.12 to $1.13 resistance level but fell back down towards the $1.06 support area. This $1.06 level is significant as it aligns with the lower end of a larger trading range we’ve identified.
XRP is now at a critical juncture. If it stays above $1.06, it’s likely to continue recovering and could potentially reach $1.10 and then $1.12. However, if the price falls below the current support level, it could signal a weakening trend and lead to further price declines.
The recent price movement fits the trading pattern seen throughout 2026. XRP briefly rose above $2 earlier in the year, but then fell and has been trying to find support at a lower price point in recent months.
CoinDesk’s market analysis shows the $1.10 level is a key price point for XRP. While XRP stayed above $1 at the end of June, it struggled to break through the $1.10 resistance. Despite growing activity on the XRP network and continued investment, these factors hadn’t yet signaled a definite change in the price trend.
Inverse Head-and-Shoulders Pattern Emerges
A key technical pattern, potentially an inverse head and shoulders, has appeared on the daily price chart for XRP.
The chart shows a possible head and shoulders pattern, currently trading between $1.05 and $1.07. The ‘shoulders’ of the pattern are indicated by increasing low points. A breakout above the $1.10 to $1.12 range would confirm this pattern.
An inverse head and shoulders pattern often suggests that a downtrend might be ending and prices could start to rise. However, this isn’t certain until the price clearly moves above a specific level called the ‘neckline,’ with continued upward momentum. For XRP, closing above $1.10–$1.12 would be a stronger signal that this pattern is actually leading to a breakout.
The chart also indicates that XRP is currently moving within a falling wedge pattern. This occurs alongside another formation, suggesting a key technical point to watch. However, it’s important to remember that these patterns don’t guarantee future price changes – they simply suggest potential setups.
If XRP rises above its current key level, analysts predict it could reach around $1.15 and then between $1.18 and $1.20. Breaking past $1.20 would be a major move, as it would signal overcoming the price ceiling that has recently stopped previous upward trends.
Recent news about XRP’s price suggests certain levels are key to its performance. In early July, CoinDesk noted that XRP had difficulty gaining traction after nearing the $1.14-$1.15 range; breaking above $1.15 could pave the way for a rise towards $1.17-$1.20.
XRP Price Prediction: $1.20 Resistance in Focus
Currently, XRP isn’t expected to immediately reach $1.20. Instead, this price point is becoming a crucial level to watch in the short term.
If the price rises above $1.12, it will likely encounter resistance around $1.15. If buyers push through that level, the price could then target the $1.18 to $1.20 range, where sellers might try to bring the price down.
Based on technical analysis, the price could potentially rise to between $1.25 and $1.35 if it breaks out of its current pattern. If the breakout is strong, the price could even reach $1.45 to $1.55. However, these are just potential price levels, and the breakout needs to happen first before considering them reliable targets.
The key question right now is whether XRP can hold its value above $1.10 to $1.12. If it doesn’t, a potential bullish chart pattern won’t be confirmed.
XRP/BTC SuperTrend Offers a Longer-Term Signal
Looking at how XRP performs compared to Bitcoin can offer valuable insights. A recent analysis by ChartNerdTA examines the monthly SuperTrend indicator, a tool used to spot major shifts in price trends by considering both price movement and how much it fluctuates.
The analysis shows that XRP/BTC experienced a long downturn before starting to rise in value in 2024. After this change, XRP performed significantly better than Bitcoin for a while, reaching its peak performance in July 2025.
Recently, this ratio has been decreasing and is nearing a key level where it might be tested again by the SuperTrend indicator. If this level acts as support, it could signal that XRP is starting to perform better compared to Bitcoin. However, if it fails to hold, it suggests XRP will likely continue to underperform.
It’s important to understand that just because the price of XRP goes up against the U.S. dollar, it doesn’t automatically mean XRP is doing better than other cryptocurrencies overall. Looking at how XRP performs compared to Bitcoin (the XRP/BTC ratio) gives a more accurate picture of its strength and position in the market.
XRP Price Outlook
The current XRP price prediction therefore centers on a relatively narrow range of technical levels.
The price level between $1.05 and $1.07 is important support. If the price stays above this level, it could still form a bullish pattern called an inverse head-and-shoulders, which would target a move towards $1.10–$1.12.
XRP is expected to encounter some resistance around $1.15, with a more significant barrier between $1.18 and $1.20. If the price rises above $1.20 and stays there, it could signal a positive shift in the market and potentially lead to further gains, as suggested by recent analysis.
Currently, XRP’s price is moving sideways in a stable range. Because indicators are neutral, long-term trends are weakening, and the price keeps bumping into resistance levels, we need more evidence before we can confidently predict where the price is heading.
Therefore, key things to watch for are: if the price clearly rises above $1.10–$1.12, whether it can stay above $1.15, and if buyers continue to step in around $1.05–$1.07. These levels will indicate if the current trend is a true turnaround or just another temporary bounce within a larger downward pattern.
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