XRP is inching closer to a potential breakout, trading just under the key resistance zone between $2.45 and $2.46.
Although it attempted to push above this level, a clear move above has not yet occurred. This price range is currently acting as a barrier within a larger downward-trending channel, and traders are keeping a close eye out for confirmation of a breakout that might change the short-term trend.
Over the past week, XRP (XRP) has climbed 11%, and technical sentiment appears to be turning more favorable. On May 10, analyst Ali Martinez shared that the SuperTrend indicator had flashed a fresh buy signal for XRP.
Using price action and volatility, the SuperTrend is a tool that assists traders in determining a trend’s general direction. When the price crosses above the SuperTrend level, the indicator shifts into a bullish position, suggesting that the market might be shifting in favor of buyers. It’s often interpreted as an early indication that a new upward trend may be developing, although this signal does not guarantee future price movement.
Martinez also noted a potential symmetrical triangle pattern on XRP’s chart, which adds to the growing optimism. Martinez projects a target as high as $15 if this structure holds and the breakout proceeds upward. Despite being speculative, the pattern has rekindled interest among both long-term holders and traders.
Looking at the technical picture, XRP is currently testing resistance between $2.45 and $2.46, the upper boundary of a descending channel. Although bulls have tried to break through this level, there hasn’t been a confirmed breakout, so the short-term upside is still limited.
The general trend is still favorable, though. Strong underlying momentum is indicated by the fact that XRP is trading above all significant moving averages, ranging from the 10-day to the 200-day. The relative strength index, which is at 61, indicates bullish momentum without overbought pressure.
Both momentum and MACD suggest further upward movement. A breakout above $2.46 could flip resistance into support and spark a fresh leg higher, potentially confirming the bullish symmetrical triangle setup.
If this barrier is not overcome, there may be a drop towards the $2.25–$2.16 range, where clustered moving averages offer support. Until then, price action near resistance will likely dictate XRP’s next move.
Beyond technicals, XRP’s fundamentals have also improved. A recent court filing on May 8 confirmed that Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have agreed to withdraw their respective appeals in the long-standing lawsuit. The resolution would close a chapter that has weighed on XRP since late 2020.
In addition, institutional interest in XRP is picking up. A leveraged XRP ETF launched in April, and spot ETF filings from Franklin Templeton and Bitwise are still awaiting regulatory approval.
