Ripple (XRP) Price Is Escaping Falling Wedge: Bear Trap Set?

Ripple bulls got swiped with over $7M in liquidations overnight: can the bears be stopped with this falling wedge setup?

XRP bull shouting at a massive Ripple bear, trying to take control over XRP's price.

Trading in a classic falling wedge pattern for several months, Rippleโ€™s native XRP coin is now closing out the short range, which usually summons big price fluctuations. Today, Rippleโ€™s XRP responded to Bitcoinโ€™s 2.5% backtrack from the weekly heights of $111K with a quick 3% drop below $2.25, a key level for XRP bulls this week.

These XRP Price Levels Promise Heavy Action

However, popular market watchers such as the French trader โ€˜Yโ€™, expect the short-selling XRP traders, otherwise known as crypto bears, to retreat if Rippleโ€™s coin manages to reclaim $2.35. In contrast, a drop below $2 would likely be infused with stronger selling power, while the next major support in this case arrives at approximately $1.60.

So, are XRP bears really on borrowed time? DailyCoinโ€™s research team took a deeper dive into the Derivative marketโ€™s current sentiment surrounding Ripple (XRP) coin. Intriguingly, a staggering $7.60M in 24-hour liquidations on leveraged XRP price plays were longs, while short-sellers lost just $352K in comparison, according to CoinGlass data.

Whatโ€™s striking is that Binance & OKX customers are mostly bullish on XRP coinโ€™s upcoming price trajectory, but the overall long versus short ratio across markets still points to the bearish side at 0.90. Recently, XRP coin landed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) & Coinbase Perpetuals, comfortably boosting the coinโ€™s trading volumes.

At roughly $5 billion per day on speculative markets, Rippleโ€™s bears are outsourcing and outnumbering the believers, otherwise known as XRP bulls. However, the upcoming SEC decision on Ripple exchange-traded funds & other legal wins could flip the script completely.

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People Also Ask:

Whatโ€™s a falling wedge, and whyโ€™s it big for XRPโ€™s price?

A falling wedge is a bullish chart pattern where the price drops within narrowing downward lines, often signaling a breakout upward, as XRPโ€™s recent escape suggests. But, markets can fake out, so watch for confirmation above key resistance like $2.35 to avoid a trap.

What does โ€˜bullโ€™ and โ€˜bearโ€™ mean in crypto?

Bulls are traders who expect prices to rise, buying to profit from the uptrend, while bears predict price drops, often selling or shorting to gain from declines. XRPโ€™s falling wedge breakout has bulls hyped, but bears could push back if support at $2.25 fails.

Is XRPโ€™s breakout a bear trap or the real deal?

XRPโ€™s climb past the falling wedge looks bullish, with some analysts eyeing $20 or higher, but a bear trapโ€”where prices briefly spike then crashโ€”could hit if it drops below $2. Stay alert for high volatility, as bears might try to keep control for longer.

Why are people on X so excited about XRPโ€™s price move?

X posts are buzzing with talk of a โ€œbullish bat patternโ€ and targets like $20-$25, driven by XRPโ€™s breakout and Rippleโ€™s strong market infrastructure. Still, over-hyped predictions can mislead, so always cross-check technicals before jumping in.

Should I buy XRP now after this wedge breakout?

The breakout signals potential for gains, with some calling for $5 or more, but a bull trap near $2.95 could shake out overeager buyers. HODL if youโ€™re in, but only invest what you can lose, and keep an eye on support levels like $2 & $1.60.

This article is for information purposes only and should not be considered trading or investment advice. Nothing herein shall be construed as financial, legal, or tax advice. Trading forex, cryptocurrencies, and CFDs pose a considerable risk of loss.

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Tadas Klimasevskis

Tadas Klimaลกevskis is a DailyCoin Journalist, covering memecoins & latest developments. Tadas has moderate holdings in SHIB, HBAR, LTC, MATIC and a selection of low-cap meme currencies.

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