XMR Price Analysis: Falling Channel Leads The Short-Term Downtrend In Monero

The XMR coin indicates a bearish alignment of the crucial EMAs. Moreover, the 20 EMA line provides dynamic resistance to the coin price.
By Brian Bollinger
Updated December 21, 2021
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The XMR/USD technical chart projects an overall sideways trend for this coin. The price resonates in a falling parallel channel pattern for its recent down rally. Though the pattern follows a downtrend, it also poses a possibility of initiating a bull rally. 

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XMR/USD Daily Time Frame Chart

XMR Price Analysis: Falling Channel Leads The Short-Term Downtrend In MoneroSource- Tradingview

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Past Performance or Trend

Since the crypto bloodbath of May ‘21, the XMR token has followed a sideways trend. The price action has been confined between the $340 and $180 mark for the last six months. After its latest rejection from the psychological level of $300, the price plunged back to the $180 support.

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Bullish RSI Divergence Hints An Upcoming Rally In XMR Coin

For this short-term downtrend, the XMR coin has been resonating in a falling parallel channel. The pattern has led this red rally since the $300 mark and has brought it to the $180 crucial support. The coin will follow a downwards rally until this pattern is intact and potentially breach this bottom support.

On a contrary note, this type of pattern is quite known for a strong bullish rally when the price gives a proper breakout from the overhead resistance trendline. Therefore, the crypto trader should keep a sharp on this pattern as it provides an early signal and entry opportunities for a long trade.

By the time of writing this article, the XMR coin price is $187.2, with an intraday gain of 1.79%. The 24hr volume change is $166.7 Million, indicating a 60% hike. As per the Coinmarketcap, the coins stand at 44th rank with their current market cap of $3,370,104,416(+2.03).

XMR/USD 4-hour Time Frame Chart

XMR Price Analysis: Falling Channel Leads The Short-Term Downtrend In MoneroSource-Tradingview

Technical Indicators

  • The daily Relative Strength Index (38) indicates a bearish sentiment for the token. However, the RSI has started projecting some positive signs in its chart.
  • The XMR coin indicates a bearish alignment of the crucial EMAs (20, 50, 100, and 200). Moreover, the 20 EMA line provides dynamic resistance to the coin price.
  • According to the pivot levels, coin traders could expect the closest resistance to the XMR price to be $189 then $200. For the reverse, the support levels are $172 and $159.6.
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Brian Bollinger
From the past 5 years I am working in Journalism. I follow the Blockchain & Cryptocurrency from last 3 years. I have written on a variety of different topics including fashion, beauty, entertainment, and finance. Reach out to me at brian (at) coingape.com
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