XRP News Today: XRP Bullish Momentum Builds as Resistance Levels Tested

XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple, has been experiencing significant upward pressure as it approaches a critical resistance level. This resistance, if broken, could potentially squash bearish sentiments for an extended period. The bulls remain vigilant, defending a pivotal support level, indicating their readiness to push the price beyond the current threshold.

Over the weekend, XRP saw a strong push, propelling its price above the consolidation phase. The token formed a lower low before rebounding, with expectations of breaking through the resistance threshold that has been hindering a strong bullish move. This movement coincides with claims by Ripple's CTO that Satoshi Nakamoto, the founder of Bitcoin, had accumulated a substantial amount of XRP.

As the possibility of an XRP bull run persists, with some setting ambitious targets exceeding $10 or even $100, the question arises whether XRP can return to the $3 mark. The XRP price has shown little significant movement since the start of 2025, remaining consolidated below $2.8. Although it bounced off the $2.2 support zone, it has shown few signs of breaking above $2.3, which could result in an extended consolidation phase. The token has also failed to attract the volume it had during the November 2024 breakout, suggesting a slow and steady consolidation period ahead.

The XRP price finds strong support at the 50-day moving average (MA) at $2.22, with resistance at the 200-day MA at $2.36. When the 200-day MA acts as resistance, the cryptocurrency is believed to remain under bullish influence, supported by a rising Relative Strength Index (RSI). Notably, the daily RSI has not entered the overbought or oversold zones, indicating limited participation from both bulls and bears. This balance prevents the price from rising above the resistance or plunging below the local support.

In the broader perspective, XRP continues to remain within a massive bullish pattern, with more room to consolidate as the apex is not nearby. Even if the price fails to rise above the resistance or faces a pullback, the bulls could help the token reach the apex of the decisive symmetrical triangle, with $2 serving as a strong base. Once XRP reaches these levels, a breakout could be imminent, influenced by several factors.

These factors include a favorable outcome in the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit, which could eliminate regulatory uncertainty and allow US-based exchanges to relist the token. Increased institutional adoption of RippleNet and its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) services for cross-border payments could also drive demand for XRP. Technical upgrades to the XRP Ledger (XRPL), such as hooks (smart contracts), sidechains, or automated market maker (AMM) integration, could make XRPL more competitive and attract developers and liquidity. Additionally, Ripple's global expansion into regions like Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America could provide broader exposure to high-growth payment corridors. Lastly, a broader crypto market rally driven by macro trends or ETF approvals could benefit XRP.

Considering the market conditions and probable events in the second half of 2025, it is challenging for XRP to reach $5. However, the token may rise above $3.5 and strive to reach $4, marking a new all-time high (ATH).