Ripple\u2019s XRP is priced at $2.15 at press time, gaining over 12% in the last seven days. After starting 2026 on a strong note, the focus has shifted to whether it can reclaim the $2.5 level. This price marks a key technical area that could define the asset\u2019s next move.<\/p>\n
The 50-week simple moving average (SMA) has acted as a reliable trend marker for XRP. In past cycles \u2014 including 2018, 2022, and 2024 \u2014 losing this level was followed by a shift in market direction. On October 10, 2025, XRP once again dropped below the 50-week SMA.<\/p>\n
Currently, the value of this moving average is close to $2.5, making it an area of interest for many market participants. Analyst Steph Is Crypto noted<\/a> the importance of this zone. Until this level is regained, traders are cautious about further downside risks.<\/p>\n \u201cA weekly close above $2.50 would open the door for the bull market to resume,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n Furthermore, ChartNerdTA shared a longer-term comparison between the current setup and XRP\u2019s 2016 structure. At that time, the token formed a double top and dropped below support before beginning a major rally in 2017. That move was also accompanied by a reset of the Stochastic RSI, often used to assess momentum.<\/p>\n According to the chart, XRP is showing a similar structure in 2025, including a double top and a recent momentum reset. \u201c2026 may be a landmark year<\/em>,\u201d ChartNerdTA commented, referencing the repeating nature of the pattern.<\/p>\n $XRP<\/a>: If history repeats, 2026 may be a landmark year and one for the record books. Strikingly uncanny formation to 2016 right here. pic.twitter.com\/AjMVVJTDoS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ChartNerd (@ChartNerdTA) January 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n CW presented<\/a> a view based on a repeating four-phase cycle. The chart marks XRP\u2019s entry into Phase 4, which followed a long period of sideways movement. The model places the first target at the previous all-time high, and a secondary target at $21.5, based on a 6.618 Fibonacci extension.<\/p>\n This same cycle occurred between 2014 and 2017, when XRP moved through similar phases before rallying. The breakout above long-term resistance in early 2026 may suggest the pattern is playing out again.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, CryptoWZRD noted<\/a> that XRP closed strong on both USD and BTC pairs. \u201cHolding above $2.10 would offer further upside,<\/em>\u201d he said. XRP recently broke above $2.12 on high volume, with exchange balances remaining<\/a> low.<\/p>\n ETF demand<\/a> and falling supply on exchanges may support buyers if momentum holds. Nevertheless, the short-term signs point to a decrease, and traders are closely watching whether XRP can stay above the major support levels.<\/p>\n The post Ripple\u2019s XRP Faces Key Test at $2.5: Will History Repeat?<\/a> appeared first on CryptoPotato<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ripple\u2019s XRP is priced at $2.15 at press time, gaining over 12% in the last seven days. After starting 2026 on a strong note, the focus has shifted to whether it can reclaim the $2.5 level. This price marks a key technical area that could define the asset\u2019s next move. $2.50 Level Marks a Historical […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":124733,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-124732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-discovery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124732"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=124732"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124732\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/124733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=124732"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=124732"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=124732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Market Cycle Suggests Next Stage of Move<\/h2>\n