Artem Voloskovets
After months of lagging behind Ethereum, XRP is starting to show hints of a potential momentum shift. The XRP/ETH pair is holding near multi-month support levels, and the weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI) is edging closer to a bullish crossover—a pattern that's marked major turning points in the past.
Building Momentum on the Weekly Chart
Analyst Cryptoinsightuk flagged this setup, noting that the last time XRP formed a similar RSI cross from this level, it kicked off a strong rally against ETH.
The chart shows XRP's long downtrend against Ethereum since 2021, followed by extended consolidation. But recently, selling pressure seems to be easing and momentum indicators are stabilizing. The RSI currently sits around 38, just below the neutral 40 mark—the same zone where previous bullish crosses happened in 2019 and 2023. Both times, XRP/ETH saw substantial gains after the cross confirmed:
- 2019 crossover: Led to a roughly 200% surge as XRP strengthened against ETH
- Early 2023 cross: Sparked a rally that peaked around 0.0010 ETH before pulling back
- Current setup: RSI is approaching that same zone again, hinting at another possible momentum shift
Right now, XRP/ETH trades around 0.00063 ETH, sitting above a long-term support zone between 0.00045–0.00060 ETH that's acted as a floor during past consolidations. If the RSI cross plays out, the next major resistance is near 0.0010–0.0012 ETH, matching the 2023 local top. A break above that could push toward 0.0015 ETH based on historical volume patterns.
Trading volume remains relatively quiet, suggesting long-term holders aren't rushing to sell. This kind of low-volume consolidation often precedes bigger moves once momentum indicators like RSI turn decisively bullish.
Why This Matters
RSI crossovers on higher timeframes like the weekly chart tend to be more reliable than short-term signals. A confirmed bullish cross suggests buying pressure is starting to overtake selling momentum, which can mark structural shifts in how assets perform relative to each other. For XRP, this could mean renewed strength versus Ethereum—not necessarily in dollar terms, but in comparative performance across the altcoin market.
On the fundamental side, Ripple continues advancing its cross-border settlement solutions and tokenized asset integrations, which could provide tailwinds if this technical signal aligns with broader crypto market recovery.
Artem Voloskovets
