Crypto analyst Steph Is Crypto has highlighted a pivotal technical moment for XRP, focusing on developments visible on the weekly time frame
According to the analyst’s assessment, XRP is currently approaching the upper boundary of the exponential moving average, or EMA, ribbons on the weekly chart. This zone, located around the mid-$2.30 range, is presented as a key technical level that could determine the asset’s medium- to long-term direction.
The analyst explained that the weekly EMA ribbons often act as a broad trend filter, helping traders distinguish between sustained bullish and bearish phases. XRP previously moved below these ribbons in early October, marking a loss of upward momentum at that time.
What followed, as outlined in the analysis, was a partial recovery back toward the ribbons, followed by a gradual decline that lacked sharp downside acceleration. This structure, in the analyst’s view, is important for understanding the current setup.
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Price Action Since the October Breakdown
Steph Is Crypto noted that after the October move below the weekly EMA ribbons, XRP did not immediately enter a steep downturn. Instead, the market experienced a recovery attempt, followed by a slow and controlled move lower. More recently, the weekly candles have begun to show renewed strength, with price moving back toward the EMA ribbon resistance zone.
The analyst emphasized that this return to the upper boundary of the ribbons places XRP at what can be described as a decision point. A sustained move above this technical area on the weekly time frame would suggest a potential shift in trend structure. Conversely, rejection at this level could imply that the broader consolidation phase remains intact.
Comparison With the 2017 Market Structure
A significant part of the analysis drew on historical comparison. Steph Is Crypto referenced XRP’s behavior during the 2017 market cycle, noting similarities in the sequence of price movements.
During that period, XRP experienced a downside move, followed by a recovery and another gradual decline before eventually breaking back above the weekly EMA ribbons. Once that breakout occurs, price acceleration will follow in a relatively short time.
By highlighting this past structure, the analyst did not suggest a guaranteed outcome, but rather pointed to a familiar technical pattern. The implication is that the weekly EMA ribbon breakout played a meaningful role in confirming trend continuation during the 2017 cycle.
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Waiting for Confirmation
Despite the constructive signals, the analyst maintained a cautious stance. While the current candles are showing improvement and the price is nearing an important resistance area, confirmation has not yet occurred. The weekly close relative to the EMA ribbons remains the key factor to monitor.
Steph Is Crypto concluded that whether XRP repeats a historical move or follows a different path will depend on how the price behaves at this level in the coming weeks. For now, the market appears to be entering a phase where technical confirmation, rather than speculation, will determine the next sustained move.
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