• XRP trades near $3.07 after facing resistance at $3.11.
• Technicals show neutral momentum with a tightening range.
• Market watchers point to $2.96 as a key tested support.

XRP is currently exchanging hands at $3.07, just below the resistance zone of $3.10–$3.11. The token has been trading horizontally since its July rally, suggestive of a stalemate between supply and demand forces. The indecision traps the price in a narrow range, and the traders are more interested in determining if XRP can maintain above the level of $3.

The Bollinger Bands indicate the price around the mid-level at $3.09. The bands are converging, indicating minimal volatility and suggesting an abrupt breakout in the future. Both directions are still possible based on shifts in the momentum.

EMA Levels Define XRP’s Key Resistance and Support

The short-term resistance is marked by the 20-day EMA at $3.11, while immediate support sits at the 50-day EMA near $2.94. Deeper layers of support extend to the 100-day EMA at $2.72 and the 200-day EMA at $2.44. This EMA cluster under $3 strengthens the outlook for stability, even if the token dips.

The Ichimoku Cloud provides little bullish support at $3.05, and sentiment remains positive but cautious. If below $3, XRP falls into the cloud, it would be an indicator of indecision and a higher risk of losses.

Neutral Momentum Keeps Market Direction Unclear

The Relative Strength Index is 49.56, which is indicative of balance in the market. The RSI has been in the 45-55 zone for days, and that is consolidation. Momentum is marginally bearish, and yet it is still inconclusive of a sudden directional change.

This neutral stance still holds trader interest. If the token remains above $3.05, reversal chances toward $3.30–$3.35 increase in strength. A breakdown below $3 will pull interest toward $2.95 and $2.72.

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XRP Shows Independence from Bitcoin’s Moves

XRP’s fall to the level of $2.96 constituted an important test of support, said market commentator CasiTrades. The action even fell to $2.94 before immediately reverting to $2.96. She said such action is typically indicative of a bottom in the market.

Her review also pointed to Fibonacci retracement levels, with $2.96 aligning with the .382 level and the wick matching the .618 subwave. Combined with bullish RSI divergence on short-term charts and a completed five-wave drop, she suggested that this region could form a base for recovery.

CasiTrades also pointed out that the token is independent of Bitcoin. Although Bitcoin may still drive up towards the support area of $112,000, XRP has already maintained its support. This divergence also means XRP will do its own thing in the near term, and not be copying the moves from Bitcoin.

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