XRP Price Surges 40% In Seven Days: Is It A Good Time To Buy?

XRP price towers the crypto market with its strongest week since April 2024. Backing the rally are rumours about Ripple seeking settlement with the SEC.
By John Isige
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Highlights

  • Ripple and the SEC to continue with closed-door meetings on Thursday, July 18.
  • Technical indicators rally behind XRP’s 40% surge in a week to $0.63.
  • Surging open interest and funding rates in the derivatives market cement the bullish outlook in XRP.

As attention shifts to XRP, a coin issued by Ripple Labs, the company entangled in a legal battle with te Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), investors want to know whether it is a good to invest. XRP price surged 40% in seven days to $0.63 underscoring the bullish comeback. This bullish outlook is bound to continue, especially if Ripple wins against the SEC in the trial of the lawsuit.

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What’s Driving XRP Price Rally?

The bullish outlook is not unique to XRP price but spreads across the crypto landscape from Bitcoin’s return above $65,000, Ethereum’s push to $3,500 ahead of spot ETF trading, and Solana’s debut past $160.

However, XRP has in the last few days staged a remarkable rally from its bottoming out level of $0.4 to exchange at $0.63 during US trading hours on Tuesday.

The biggest force behind the sole XRP rally can be attributed to recent developments in the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit. A series of closed-door meetings between Ripple and the regulator has sparked settlement rumors.

Despite Marc Fagel, a former SEC lawyer dismissing settlement speculations, investors have been scooping up XRP tokens hinting at a possible rally above the coveted $1 milestone.

Fagel implied that the closed-door meetings are nothing but routine and do not in any way suggest settlement. It is also not clear if a settlement is possible at this stage of the case.

“Probably not, but speculating is fun,” Fagel added in a post on X. The next ‘secret’ meeting is scheduled for July 18.

Other legal experts have argued that a settlement is not conceivable considering the winnings Ripple has scored against the SEC in the courtroom. Above all, what is clear is that a resolution is on the horizon, hence, the aggressiveness witnessed among traders buying XRP.

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Should You Buy XRP Now?

XRP performance has lagged behind that of Bitcoin and other altcoins majors Ethereum, Solana, BNB, and more but this outlook is about to change based on the newly improved market sentiment.

The jump above $0.6 marks the biggest move XRP price made since April. This also marks another attempt by the cross-border payments token to achieve unprecedented results.

The XRP derivatives market featuring futures contracts highlights a staggering 27% increase in the open interest, with a long to short ratio of 0.9554. Backing this bullish trend is an 82% surge in XRP futures volume.

XRP Funding Rate/Open Interest | Coinglass
XRP Funding Rate/Open Interest | Coinglass

Coinglass data points to $4.26 million in short liquidations against $1.13 million long in 24 hours. The funding rate has also been on an upward trend, currently at 0.0043 OI-weighted.

Those who are considering buying XRP for a long-term investment strategy should be aware of the falling wedge pattern breakout on the daily chart. A cooldown could be necessary for the continuation of the rally to $1.

XRP price chart | Tradingview
XRP price chart | Tradingview

As for the wedge pattern breakout, XRP price seems poised to tag $0.65, marking a 38% target since breaking out above the upper trend line. This target is measured from the height of the wedge.

Nevertheless, a recently confirmed golden cross assures investors it is still a good time to buy XRP. This pattern formed when the 20-day EMA crossed above the 100-day EMA.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) dons a buy signal further reinforcing the chances of XRP price starting a new trend above $0.7 while targeting highs above $1.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is it a good time to buy XRP?

XRP is up a staggering 40% in a week, underscoring growing interest among investors. Following a cooldown from this spike, investors can DCA betting on the next jump beyond $1.

2. Will Ripple and SEC agree to a settlement?

Highly unlikely considering the case is in the trial stage. However, a series of closed door meetings are ongoing between the two parties. Investors will have to wait for the outcome despite speculations of a settlement.

3. Is XRP a security?

No. The judge determined that secondary sales of XRP do not constitute securities. However, Ripple still has a case to answer over its direct sales of XRP institutional investors. This part of the case is yet to be determined.
John Isige
John is a seasoned crypto expert, renowned for his in-depth analysis and accurate price predictions in the digital asset market. As the Price Prediction Editor for Market Content at CoinGape Media, he is dedicated to delivering valuable insights on price trends and market forecasts. With his extensive experience in the crypto sphere, John has honed his skills in understanding on-chain data analytics, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Centralized Finance (CeFi), and the dynamic metaverse landscape. Through his steadfast reporting, John keeps his audience informed and equipped to navigate the ever-changing crypto market.
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