After a liquidity sweep above the $3.4 high, Ripple underwent a shakeout, dropping sharply toward a key support level. However, short-term consolidation above this critical zone is anticipated.

XRP Analysis

By Shayanmarkets

The Daily Chart

XRP recently broke above the $3.4 high in mid-July, tapping into a major liquidity pool. This upward move triggered buy-side liquidity, often targeted by smart money to trigger stop-losses from over-leveraged long positions, a classic bull trap scenario.

Following this sweep, XRP faced significant selling pressure, pulling the price back toward a crucial support region around the $2.7 level, which also aligns with the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level.

This zone is likely to act as a short-term support, leading to consolidation within the $2.7–$3.4 range. As long as this structure holds, the price is expected to range sideways, absorbing selling pressure before its next decisive move. A valid breakout above or below this range will likely lead to a strong directional move.

The 4-Hour Chart

Zooming into the lower timeframe, the breakout above $3.4 quickly reversed as sellers stepped in, reinforcing the idea of a bull trap. XRP has since declined sharply, finding support at the 0.5–0.618 Fibonacci retracement zone, which has triggered a minor bullish pullback.

The current price is range-bound between $2.7 (support) and $3.1 (resistance). This consolidation phase could persist unless a strong catalyst emerges.

A bullish breakout above $3.1 would open the door for a retest of the $3.4 high, while a breakdown below $2.7 would expose the $2.58 support as the next key level.

This price behavior reflects classic market manipulation and liquidity dynamics, with smart money exploiting key levels. Traders should remain cautious and watch for a confirmed breakout before positioning for the next move.

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