XRP Shows Bullish Patterns as Korean Buyers Begin Accumulating

XRP Market Overview

  • XRP decreased by 4.3% from August 28 to August 29, dropping from $3.02 to $2.89.
  • Korean exchanges absorbed 16 million XRP (≈$45.5 million) during the downturn, indicating institutional demand amidst declining retail interest.
  • Historically, South Korea influences speculative trading in crypto markets, often leading altcoin price movements.
  • Accumulation by large wallets on Korean exchanges may stabilize XRP prices against retail selling pressure.
  • Active addresses on the XRP Ledger rose by 20% in three days before the September 12 Decentralized Media launch.
  • Linklogis integrated its supply-chain financing platform with XRP Ledger, increasing its equity by 23% and showcasing enterprise adoption.

Price Action Summary

  • XRP's price fluctuated within a range of $0.17 (5.75%) between $3.02 and $2.85.
  • Heavy selling at 15:00 GMT on August 28 led to a drop to $2.77, with a volume of 96.19 million.
  • Support was noted at $2.85–$2.86 during a recovery push on August 29.
  • XRP bounced back to $2.89, peaking at $2.91 on a volume spike of 19.6 million.

Technical Analysis

  • Support established at $2.77, with $2.85–$2.86 serving as an accumulation zone.
  • Resistance is at $2.91 short-term, with $3.02 acting as a long-term ceiling.
  • RSI indicates recovery momentum, rising from 42 to the mid-50s.
  • The MACD histogram suggests potential upside with tightening toward a bullish crossover.
  • Chart patterns indicate possible targets of $5–$13 based on symmetrical triangles and double-bottom formations.

Key Considerations for Traders

  • Monitoring the stability of $2.85–$2.86 support against selling pressure.
  • Watching for a confirmed break above $3.02–$3.04 as a trigger for upward movement toward $3.20.
  • Downside risks exist if support at $2.77 fails, with $2.70 as the next level of support.
  • Institutional accumulation and corporate flows will be crucial for maintaining momentum into upcoming events.