XRP Skyrockets: Bullish Momentum Against USD & BTC, $1.80 in Sight?

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<a href="https://investment-policy.com/xrp-usd/">Ripple</a> Price Analysis: <a href="https://bbg-news.com/xrp-usd/">XRP</a> Momentum Shifts Bullish Against Both USD and <a href="https://bbg-news.com/btc-usd/">BTC</a>

XRP is currently trading at $1.43 and has broken through a key resistance level it’s been facing for months. It’s moved above both its 100-day moving average and the upper limit of a recent downward trend when traded against USDT, and it’s also surpassed a resistance level when traded against Bitcoin. This is the first time in the current market cycle that both trading pairs are showing strong upward momentum, and this strength is confirmed by the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on both.

Ripple Price Analysis: The USDT Pair

XRP is now stabilizing above a key support level around $1.40, which is defined by a long-term moving average and the upper edge of a recent downward trend. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has risen to between 55 and 60 and is holding steady, indicating that the current buying activity is likely stronger and more sustainable than previous rallies.

If the price of XRP consistently stays above $1.50, it could signal a breakout and potentially lead to a rise towards $1.80. If this upward trend continues, the price might also break through a key long-term average, currently around $1.80. This would likely encourage investors who are currently waiting to buy, leading to a sustained increase in XRP’s price over the next few months.

The BTC Pair

Interestingly, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) is currently testing a recent low of around 1,800 satoshis. It had briefly recovered from 1,700 sats, but is now falling again. This downward move is happening alongside a positive signal – a bullish divergence on the RSI, indicating the price might be recovering from being oversold. This pattern is often seen by traders as a potential sign that the price will soon increase after briefly dropping below a key level.

If the price goes back above 1,800 sats, the next significant resistance level is around 2,000 sats. This area is near the falling 100-day moving average. After that, further resistance can be expected around 2,100 sats, where the 200-day moving average currently sits.

If XRP were to rise above 2,000 satoshis, it would be a strong indication that its recent poor performance compared to Bitcoin is starting to turn around. While moving above 1,800 satoshis would be a positive step, significant recovery still lies ahead.

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2026-05-16 08:45