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XRP Price News: Ripple-Linked Token Approaches 'Death Cross'

CoinDesk
XRP is nearing a bearish 'death cross' pattern where its 50-day SMA is set to fall below the 200-day SMA.

Summary

XRP has dropped 6% in 24 hours, nearing the lower boundary of its three-week trading range between $2.20 and $2.70. The token is approaching a bearish technical pattern known as the death cross, which occurs when the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) crosses below the 200-day SMA for the first time since May. This indicator suggests weakening short-term momentum relative to the long-term trend and often precedes further downturns. This looming death cross, combined with broader market weakness and a potential bearish crossover on the MACD histogram, contributes to a cautious sentiment surrounding XRP, the cryptocurrency used by Ripple for cross-border transactions.

(Source:CoinDesk)