The cryptocurrency market has recently faced a notable downturn, with Ethereum seeing an 8.2% drop since the launch of its spot exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the US. This decline has sparked investor concerns about when the price might start to rise, with market analysts drawing parallels to the initial decline and subsequent surge seen with Bitcoin ETFs. Despite current market pressures, experts remain optimistic about Ethereum's long-term prospects, especially with potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts on the horizon.
Attention now turns to XRP, as the ongoing Ripple vs. SEC legal battle nears a possible resolution. Speculation surrounds an imminent agreement, which could lead to significant volatility for XRP. Historically, Ripple has seen substantial price movements following favorable court rulings, and a positive outcome could trigger a bull run for the token.
XRP Likely to Face Tough Resistance Ahead
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XRP has been trading between 53 cents and 65 cents. The bulls seem to be losing steam as the price hovers close to its 10-day moving average of 61 cents, the same as its 100-day average. This indicates a lack of strong upward momentum. With the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 53.67 and the Stochastic at 62.45, the coin appears to be in a neutral zone. Despite a 30% rise over the past month, XRP faces resistance at 70 cents and could struggle to break this level. If it does, it might aim for 82 cents, which would be an approximate 30% gain from current levels. On the downside, support is strong at 47 cents, and breaking below that could push it to 35 cents.
Ethereum on the Edge: Can Bulls Push Through?
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Ethereum's current price ranges between $3334 and $3643. The coin shows mixed signals. Recent trends suggest weak bullish momentum. The nearest resistance is at $3748. If ETH breaks this, it could rise to $4057. However, it struggles with a 6.83% drop in the past week and 5.72% decline in the last month. Over six months, it grew by 39.41%, showing long-term potential. Watch for ETH to break $3748. for further gains, possibly above 10%. If it fails, prices might dip to the nearest support at $3131.
Conclusion
The crypto market is facing a downturn, with Ethereum dropping 8.2% since the launch of its spot ETFs in the US. Despite this, long-term prospects are optimistic, especially with potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. XRP's future hinges on the Ripple vs. SEC legal battle, with a potential resolution that could trigger significant volatility. XRP is struggling to break the 70-cent resistance, while Ethereum needs to surpass $3748 to maintain its growth trajectory. Investors should consider both immediate pressures and long-term opportunities in their strategies.
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