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XRP Price Builds a Base: Can Bulls Ignite a New Rally?

XRP price surged further above the $1.45 and $1.50 resistance levels. The price is now consolidating gains near $1.40 and might aim for more upsides. XRP price started a fresh surge above the $1.40 resistance level. The price is now trading above $1.350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.450 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair is showing positive signs and might extend its rally above the $1.450 resistance. XRP Price Holds Gains XRP price formed a base above $1.250 and started a fresh increase. There was a move above the $1.350 and $1.40 resistance levels. It even pumped above the $1.50 level, beating Ethereum and Bitcoin in the past two days. A high was formed at $1.6339 before there was a pullback. The price dipped below the $1.50 support level. A low was formed at $1.3007 and the price is now rising. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.6339 swing high to the $1.3007 low. The price is now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $1.420 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.450 level. There is also a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.450 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.6339 swing high to the $1.3007 low. The next key resistance could be $1.500. A clear move above the $1.50 resistance might send the price toward the $1.5550 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.620 resistance or even $1.650 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $1.750 or $1.80. Are Dips Limited? If XRP fails to clear the $1.450 resistance zone, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3450 level. The next major support is near the $1.320 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.320 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $1.300 support. The next major support sits near the $1.240 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.4200 and $1.4000. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4500 and $1.5000. Bitcoin.com

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Texas Enforces New Registration Rules for Bitcoin Miners Amid Growing Energy Demands

Texas is taking significant steps to regulate Bitcoin mining, emphasizing the state’s commitment to managing electric grid demands amid the cryptocurrency boom. This move comes as Bitcoin miners flock to Bitcoin.com