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Divergence

The price of XRP has recently experienced significant bearish momentum, leading to the breakthrough of a crucial support level at $0.5724. As the cryptocurrency surpasses the key support mark, it signals a significant shift in market <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/shiba-inu-cardano-xrp-altcoin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">sentiment</a>, increasing fears of a continued downtrend.&nbsp; 
This breach suggests that the selling pressure is intensifying and could lead to a potential price deceleration toward the next critical support level at $05291. This article delves into XRP’s current price action, the implications of breaking the $0.55724 support, and what to expect in the coming days. 
At the time of writing, XRP’s price was trading at roughly $0.5699, a 1% decrease from the previous day’s price. The cryptocurrency’s market cap has dropped by 13.15%, valued at $31 billion, while its <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/xrp-overtakes-bitcoin-across-exchanges-in-korea/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">trading volume </a>has declined by 1%, valued at $1.6 billion. 
<h2 id="strong-market-sentiment-turns-negative-for-xrp-strong">Market Sentiment Turns Negative For XRP</h2> 
On the 4-hour chart, XRP has continued to demonstrate bearish strength after dropping below the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). Multiple bearish candlesticks have formed, and the price has breached the $0.5724 support level. These recent price movements indicate a negative shift in <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/starknet-strk-and-jasmycoin-jasmy-under-pressure-from-eth-price-drop-while-xrp-and-cybro-show-resilience-whats-next-crypto-market-move/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">market</a> sentiment, which could lead to further declines towards the $0.5291 support level. 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-313394" src="https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-12.10.17-PM.jpeg?w=980&amp;resize=980%2C436" alt="XRP" width="980" height="436" srcset="https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-12.10.17-PM.jpeg?w=1080 1080w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-12.10.17-PM.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-12.10.17-PM.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-12.10.17-PM.jpeg?w=980&amp;resize=980%2C436 980w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-12.10.17-PM.jpeg?w=750 750w" sizes="(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px" data-recalc-dims="1"> 
The signal line and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) line on the 4-hour chart have fallen below the zero line and are currently trending in the oversold zone. Additionally, the MACD histograms are trending below the zero line, suggesting a <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/today-the-day-pro-xrp-lawyer-ripple-sec-ruling/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">potential</a> continued downward movement for the crypto asset. 
On the 1-day chart, XRP’s price has successfully breached the $0.5724 support level on the previous day and is moving towards the $0.5291 mark and the 100-day SMA. If the price continues its downward momentum and falls below the SMA, it could indicate a shift toward a more bearish market sentiment. 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-313395" src="https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-12.10.18-PM.jpeg?w=980&amp;resize=980%2C436" alt="XRP" width="980" height="436" srcset="https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-12.10.18-PM.jpeg?w=1080 1080w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-12.10.18-PM.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-12.10.18-PM.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-12.10.18-PM.jpeg?w=980&amp;resize=980%2C436 980w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-12.10.18-PM.jpeg?w=750 750w" sizes="(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px" data-recalc-dims="1"> 
Lastly, a close look at the 1-day MACD indicator shows that the signal line has crossed below the MACD line and both are moving towards the zero line. Also, the MACD histograms are trending below the zero line. This setup suggests that the cryptocurrency may be poised for further losses. 
<h2 id="strong-predictions-and-key-levels-to-watch-moving-forward-strong">Predictions And Key Levels To Watch Moving Forward</h2> 
If <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/6-reasons-xrp-price-will-pump-crypto-pundit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">XRP</a> maintains its current bearish sentiment, it may decline towards the $0.5291 support level. A breach of this level could further amplify negative market sentiment, potentially driving the price down to the next <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/xrp-price-breakout-critical-zone/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">critical</a> support level at $0.4663. Should the downward pressure persist, it could lead to additional declines beyond this level.&nbsp; 
However, if the digital asset encounters resistance at $0.5291 and fails to break below, it could lead to a potential upward move, reaching the $0.5724 resistance mark. When the price rises above this level, further gains could occur, targeting the $0.6360 resistance mark and beyond. 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large" src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/Soi7bhPG/" alt="XRP" width="2283" height="1265">

XRP Faces Bearish Pressure After Crashing Critical Support, Eyes $0.4663

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