XRP has spent weeks moving lower, carving a restrained path that contrasts sharply with the violence of its October flash crash. Price action since that event has been slow, showing reduced volatility and tightened candles.
This calm has drawn steady attention from technical traders who see more than consolidation. According to Crypto Captain (@UniverseTwenty), a structure has formed beneath the surface that often precedes a decisive move.
The chart shows a falling wedge that began after the October collapse. XRP has printed a sequence of lower highs and lower lows, but the distance between them continues to shrink.
This convergence shows a market that is no longer trending down. Sellers remain present, but they no longer dominate with force. Buyers show increasing willingness to step in near support levels.
#XRP breakout is Imminent from this falling wedge pattern💥🚀 pic.twitter.com/JYY68F2xsi
— CRYPTO CAPTAIN (@UniverseTwenty) January 1, 2026
How the Falling Wedge Has Developed
The falling wedge on the daily chart stretches across November and December into the new year. The upper resistance slopes down at a steady angle, and the lower support declines more gradually. That imbalance signals selling pressure losing momentum over time. Each push lower struggles to extend meaningfully. Each rebound fails sooner, yet holds more ground.
This pattern often appears near the end of corrective phases. Traders are closely watching the upper boundary. A daily close above it would signal a shift in control. The longer the asset’s price coils within the wedge, the stronger the reaction tends to be once it resolves.
XRP now trades near the wedge apex. Candles cluster tightly, and the asset’s volume remains contained. That combination suggests compression rather than exhaustion. Markets rarely stay compressed for long. Resolution becomes more likely as space runs out, and Crypto Captain expects a major breakout.
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What Does the New Year Hold for XRP?
The timing adds significance. Early-year sessions often bring repositioning across crypto markets. Fresh capital enters, and investors change strategies. Technical levels gain influence as traders seek clarity. A breakout at this stage can quickly shape sentiment.
If XRP breaks higher from this structure, short-term traders would likely respond first. Their activity often pulls in additional liquidity. That process can accelerate the asset’s price action over a short period. XRP has shown in previous cycles that once momentum builds, moves can develop rapidly.
Failure to break out would still matter. A rejection at resistance would reinforce caution and keep the price constrained near support. Even that outcome would confirm the wedge as a valid structure rather than noise. For now, the direction remains unresolved.
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