- XRP rebounds 12% but remains trapped in a triangle structure.
- Indicators show mixed signals, with rising dormancy and weak sentiment.
- XRP’s price needs to break above $2.32, or it risks dropping to $1.79.
After enduring several weeks of sideways consolidation, XRP’s price has finally delivered its strongest surge in weeks.
Recently, the altcoin dipped below $2, raising concerns of a deeper breakdown. However, those fears did not materialize.
Instead, XRP has bounced back, climbing 12% over the past seven days.
For some analysts and traders, this rebound signals the possibility of renewed momentum, perhaps even a push toward its all-time high.
However, not everyone shares that optimism. A portion of the market believes the latest price jump could be nothing more than a bull trap, luring buyers in before a potential reversal.
So which is it? The early stages of a breakout, or a deceptive rally masking weakness? Let’s take a closer look.
Before this week’s recovery, XRP’s price had printed four consecutive red weekly candlesticks, signaling sustained bearish pressure.
The last time the altcoin managed to close a week in the green was during the previously mentioned period from Oct. 20 to 27.
During that time, its price climbed from $2.40 to $2.64.
Meanwhile, this week’s rebound has allowed XRP to push back above the support zone, offering the first sign of strength in nearly a month.
However, despite this upward move, the chart below shows that XRP remains confined within a symmetrical triangle.
This structure reflects continued compression and indecision between buyers and sellers.
When examined closely, the weekly chart shows that Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) has formed a bearish crossover.
Because XRP’s price remains confined within the symmetrical triangle, the chart suggests that the $1.93 support level may not be as strong as it once appeared.

The repeated tests of this zone indicate that buyers are struggling to establish firm control.
At the same time, the $2.95 resistance level remains a significant obstacle, having yet to be challenged by the altcoin.
On-chain data adds another layer of concern for XRP’s price outlook.
Glassnode indicates that the average coin dormancy has surged to its highest level since Oct. 20.
This means tokens typically controlled by long-term holders are now being moved or spent.
When dormancy jumps at the same time the price rises, it signals that experienced holders are likely taking profits.

If this trend continues, it could weaken the current rally and increase the likelihood that the recent rebound is closer to a temporary top rather than the start of a sustained breakout.
On the daily chart, XRP’s price is flashing mixed signals, creating an uncertain outlook.
On one hand, the altcoin has managed to break out of a falling channel. This breakout aligns with activity in the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF), which has climbed above the zero line.
However, not all indicators are aligned with this optimistic view. Despite the improving CMF and the channel breakout, Holders Sentiment remains negative.
This divergence between price action, inflows, and sentiment suggests that XRP’s path forward may not yet be established, and sustained momentum will require stronger conviction from market participants.

Should buying pressure increase, XRP’s price might hit $2.32 at the 0.382 Fibonacci level. In a highly bullish market condition, the market value might rise to $3.18.
On the other hand, if selling pressure intensifies, this prediction may not materialize. In that scenario, XRP might decline to $1.79.