The cryptocurrency market often shifts from despair to opportunity with little warning, and few assets capture that tension as sharply as XRP. After weeks of volatility, traders now search for the precise moment when uncertainty gives way to a decisive trend reversal.
Market sentiment remains fragile, yet technical signals and analyst commentary increasingly point toward a critical turning point that could define XRP’s trajectory for months ahead.
Levi Rietveld drew fresh attention to this inflection point in a recent X video, warning that the window for XRP to establish a durable bottom is rapidly narrowing. He explained that “the timeline in which XRP is going to find its bottom, and we are going to transition into the bull market, is becoming tighter and tighter every single day,” emphasizing that price stabilization above key moving averages could trigger the next upward phase.
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Market Volatility Sets the Stage
Recent price action underscores why timing matters. XRP plunged more than 16% in a single day to roughly $1.29 during a broader crypto sell-off driven by liquidations and risk-off sentiment, making it the weakest performer among major tokens.
Despite that sharp decline, the asset has shown signs of recovery, rebounding above $1.4 after briefly dipping below $1.3 as oversold conditions attracted buyers.
Historical data from early February places XRP fluctuating near the mid-$1 range, highlighting persistent volatility rather than a confirmed trend reversal.
This unstable backdrop explains why analysts focus heavily on structural indicators rather than short-term price swings.
The Technical Case for a Bottom
Rietveld’s outlook centers on long-term moving averages, particularly the 100-week and 50-week SMAs. He argues that if XRP holds above the 100-week SMA and the 50-week SMA begins to flatten, a reversal could begin within roughly one to two months.
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He added that the bottom is “likely forming now or within the next 1–2 months,” provided the price avoids a decisive breakdown below $1.20.
This framework aligns with broader technical commentary suggesting downside pressure persists while XRP trades below late-January resistance near $1.50, with support clustered between roughly $1.35 and $1.42.
Outlook for the Next Bull Phase
Forecast models remain divided on how quickly momentum could return. Some projections anticipate gradual movement within the $1.40–$1.60 range through February rather than an immediate vertical rally.
Still, the combination of oversold recovery, structural support zones, and tightening technical timelines reinforces Rietveld’s central thesis: the optimal accumulation window may be approaching.
If XRP confirms a higher-timeframe bottom in the coming weeks, the transition from prolonged consolidation to a renewed bull phase could unfold faster than current sentiment suggests. For investors watching closely, the present moment may represent not certainty, but proximity to a decision.
Disclaimer: This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses.
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