XRP price prediction: Will $1.45 resistance hold as XRP climbs 3.28%?

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XRP jumps 3.28% to $1.43 today

Highlights

SEC’s final withdrawal from the Ripple lawsuit eliminates the regulatory hurdle previously limiting XRP’s US legitimacy and adoption.
Institutional engagement increases as UBS, Goldman Sachs, and major global banks disclose involvement and Ripple gains new regulatory licenses, accelerating broader financial integration for XRP.
XRP trades in a bullish short-term trend with consolidation expected between $1.42 and $1.45, while weak long-term momentum tempers further near-term upside.

Market legitimacy rises as SEC drops case and institutions signal entry

The official conclusion of the SEC lawsuit against Ripple, following the agency's decision to drop its appeal after Judge Torres' ruling on XRP sales, removes the primary regulatory obstacle for XRP in the US market. This resolution directly boosts market legitimacy and clears a path for renewed demand from both retail and institutional participants. Additional momentum is supported by institutional disclosures from UBS and Goldman Sachs, as well as Ripple's receipt of a Dubai Financial Services Authority license and new cross-border settlement pilots with major global banks, altogether deepening XRP's integration in regulated financial channels.

Resistance emerges as bullish signals clash with weak trend conviction

Short-term technicals point to important reference levels: the SMA-20 stands at $1.4063 and the SMA-50 at $1.3836, both below the current price, while the SMA-200 is much higher at $1,768.80. The Ichimoku Kijun value is $1.4147, currently acting as immediate support. On the momentum side, the daily MACD maintains a mild bullish bias, but the ADX is subdued at 9.27, highlighting weak trend conviction. The RSI is neutral, while the Stoch RSI is positioned in the buy zone, though nearing overbought territory. CCI remains neutral, and BBP confirms strong intraday buyer dominance, though oscillator divergence signals caution as upward momentum faces resistance.

Sideways action expected as breakout odds remain limited

Over the next five trading days, XRP is likely to fluctuate within a typical volatility band of $1.42 to $1.45, staying closely tied to present price levels. The low probability of a further breakout (less than 20%) makes a sideways or minor pullback scenario more probable. If bullish momentum returns and the price breaks decisively above $1.45, short-term resistance could be targeted. Alternatively, if support near $1.42 fails, technicals suggest room for a deeper retracement in line with weak weekly signals and persistent long-term overhead resistance.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees XRP's fundamental picture improving following the SEC lawsuit resolution and recent institutional developments. He believes the asset's legitimization in the US and continued integration with global banks create a favorable macro backdrop. Short-term trading may be range-bound, but positive sentiment and regulatory clarity lay the groundwork for future upside. "With major legal risks removed and institutions signaling support, I expect XRP to maintain its strength and remain on investors’ radar."

Earlier, analysts noted that XRP was grappling with subdued upside potential amid persistent technical headwinds and reliance on institutional inflows. The removal of key regulatory barriers and growing institutional engagement now signal a shift toward renewed legitimacy, making sustained support above $1.4147 a pivotal gauge for any emerging bullish momentum in the near term.

Source of Data: XRP Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

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