Victoria Bazir
Ripple's XRP is at a pivotal moment. Trading near $1.47 on the four-hour chart, the token has climbed steadily into a dense resistance zone that technical traders have flagged as a major sell wall. What happens next at this level could set the tone for XRP's near-term direction.
XRP Consolidates Between $1.35 and $1.50 Before Testing Resistance
Over the past several weeks, XRP has been trading in a defined range, oscillating between support near $1.35 and resistance at $1.48 to $1.50.
After holding the lower boundary of that range, the price has gradually pushed upward, reflecting renewed buying interest. The move brings XRP directly into a zone where sellers have historically placed substantial orders, making the current price action a key test of market conviction.
$1.95 in Sight If XRP Clears the Sell Wall With Momentum
The resistance band highlighted on the chart represents concentrated sell pressure that has repeatedly capped upside moves. If buyers manage to absorb that supply and push XRP through the zone with sustained momentum, the chart shows relatively limited overhead resistance until around $1.95. Earlier analysis covering how clearing the $1.50 resistance level could open a path toward the $1.80 to $2 target zone already laid out this scenario, and the current price structure is beginning to mirror those conditions.
XRP has navigated similar technical setups before. A prior breakdown of why the $1.67 resistance held firm while key support levels at $1.11 and $0.87 remained intact showed how horizontal levels shape the next directional move. Meanwhile, the earlier case of XRP holding the $1.38 level after a 33.2% Fibonacci rejection is a reminder that these resistance zones carry real weight. How price reacts at the current sell wall will likely determine whether XRP attempts a broader breakout or falls back into consolidation.
Victoria Bazir
