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The price of XRP has increased by approximately 5% over the past 24 hours amid a recovery in the crypto market. As a result, the token has regained about 16% after the decline on February 28 — a bullish "cup" pattern is forming on the chart, which typically signals a potential for further growth.
However, the rally is occurring against a backdrop of weakening support. Users are transferring more XRP to exchanges, increasing selling pressure. Traders in derivatives are increasing leverage, and activity on the XRP Ledger network has noticeably decreased since February. All of this suggests that the bullish sentiment remains at risk if demand does not return.
On the 8-hour chart, a "cup with handle" pattern is forming, which often indicates a continuation of the upward trend.
The right side of the pattern was formed by a nearly 16% retracement from the February 28 low. Currently, the price is consolidating in the "handle" zone. If buyers can push XRP above the neckline, a move toward $1.72 ( around $1.70) could open up — this target level is 17% above the neckline.
However, interest from institutional investors has yet to confirm this rally.
The on-chain indicator Chaikin Money Flow (CMF), which tracks capital inflows and outflows, cannot stay above the 0.04 level. This indicates weak participation from large players.
The delay in active growth may be related to a general decline in interest in XRP within the Ripple ecosystem. Since early February, the token has decreased by about 11%, and key activity metrics on the XRP Ledger are also trending downward. Fewer transactions and reduced liquidity make conditions less favorable for sustained demand and further upward movement.