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⬤ XRP is once again pushing against a critical resistance level on its chart against Bitcoin. The pair is trading right below a major horizontal resistance line that's been tested multiple times over the years. This specific zone has consistently triggered strong upward moves whenever XRP managed to break through it.
⬤ Looking at the historical pattern, two key resistance zones have shaped how XRP performs relative to Bitcoin. Every time XRP broke above that first resistance line, it kicked off a sustained rally—we saw this happen in 2021 and again in 2024. Right now, the setup looks similar to those earlier breakouts, with XRP consolidating tightly near the 0.000025 BTC level.
⬤ There's also a higher resistance level visible on longer timeframes, marking where XRP reached full price discovery back in 2014 and 2017. While that upper zone is still far off, traders are watching the immediate resistance level closely. The recent price action shows higher lows and tightening consolidation—classic signs of building pressure beneath resistance.
⬤ This matters beyond just XRP because its performance against Bitcoin often signals broader shifts in altcoin momentum. A breakout above this resistance could mean renewed strength for altcoins, while another rejection might extend the current consolidation phase. With XRP sitting exactly where it's triggered major moves before, all eyes are on whether it breaks through or gets pushed back down again.
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