XRP risks a 25% price drop due to overbought RSI levels but shows long-term bullish momentum with targets as high as $3.41 or $13.93.
XRP Faces Potential Correction Amid Overbought Signals
XRP (Ripple) is under scrutiny following a 17% decline after hitting a multi-year high of $1.63 on Nov. 27, now trading at approximately $1.41. Despite its "Trump Trade" profits, which have propelled it 180% month-to-date, analysts warn that XRP's overbought RSI levels could trigger a 25% correction by December.
Short-Term Bearish Outlook
Overbought RSI and Fibonacci Resistance
RSI Above 70: XRP's relative strength index (RSI) has been over 70 for most of November, a level that previously signaled sharp price corrections.
Fibonacci Levels: XRP has struggled to maintain its breakout above the 2.618 Fibonacci extension near $1.09, raising the likelihood of a drop toward the $1 psychological level or even the 50-day EMA at $0.85.
Whale Behavior
Whale holdings have declined, suggesting a transition from accumulation to distribution.
Historical patterns show whales often sell during price rallies, potentially increasing downward pressure on XRP.
Long-Term Bullish Potential
Breakout from 7-Year Symmetrical Triangle
XRP recently broke out of a giant symmetrical triangle pattern, a technical event that last preceded its historic 43,650% rally in 2017-2018. If fractals hold, XRP could:
Retest its 2018 peak of $3.41.
Target the 4.236 Fibonacci retracement level at $13.93 over the long term.
Fundamental Drivers
SEC Case Resolution: A potential Donald Trump reelection could expedite the end of the SEC lawsuit against Ripple, boosting investor confidence.
Ripple Partnerships: Ripple's collaboration with UK-based Archax to launch tokenized money market funds on the XRP Ledger could drive adoption.
Key Levels to Watch
Support: $1 (psychological level), $0.85 (50-day EMA).
Resistance: $1.63 (recent high), $1.78 (0.5 Fibonacci retracement), $3.41 (2018 peak).
Crash or Rally?
XRP’s short-term outlook indicates potential downside risk due to overbought conditions and whale distribution. However, its long-term breakout and fundamental drivers suggest a bullish trajectory, with significant upside targets if the current correction finds support around $1.00, according to Cointelegraph.
