Price action in the past 24 hours has seen XRP break below the $3 mark again. XRP initially managed to cross above the $3 mark on January 15, a move that marked a notable milestone in trading above this level for the first time in seven years. However, this level has failed and the altcoin has fallen below it again in the past trading day.

Nonetheless, XRP’s foray above the $3 mark again shows its potential to return above this level, especially after years of being labeled dead by some crypto analysts. Interestingly, an analysis on the TradingView platform suggests that the cryptocurrency may be preparing for another significant breakout, not only to reclaim the $3 mark but also to exceed $3.5 very soon.

Technical analysis of the XRP price action on the 3-hour candlestick chart shows that the cryptocurrency has managed to maintain a stable position within an equilibrium zone despite the intense volatility witnessed among cryptocurrencies in the past few days before and after Donald Trump’s inauguration. 

According to the analysis, XRP is currently trading within a wedge pattern, which has historically been a precursor to decisive price movements. Interestingly, this pattern has been developing since January 16, when the asset reached a peak of $3.38 before beginning a corrective phase. The cryptocurrency has exhibited a progressively tightening range within this range, which is a delicate balance between buying and selling pressures that could break out in either direction.

Notably, the consolidation within the wedge pattern appears to be reaching its climax, and the analyst highlighted this as a key indicator of XRP’s readiness to embark on its next leg up. As such, the analyst predicted that the next move would be a bullish return above the $3 mark, with a particular target at $3.5 before any other correction. 

Although the outlook for XRP remains bullish, the technical analysis also pointed to a possible bearish divergence forming on the weekly RSI. This divergence occurs when the price of an asset moves higher while the RSI indicates weakening momentum. 

Although this presents a risk, the analyst expressed confidence that the current wedge pattern and its steady performance could outweigh this bearish signal. Its continued trading within the accumulation zone is another encouraging factor. If a significant decline were in the picture, it likely would have occurred already. The fact that XRP has held firm in this zone suggests strong support from buyers, with selling pressure being effectively offset by steady buyer interest.

Should the altcoin achieve the projected $3.5 target, it would mark an 18.5% increase from the current price and represent a breakout above its previous all-time high of $3.40. However, this could be considered a short-term price target. Long-term projections for XRP are far more ambitious, with targets ranging from $7 to as high as $20.

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