- XRP surged 13% to $3.36 after Ripple acquired stablecoin platform Rail for $200 million, boosting investor confidence.
- Technical indicators support further gains as XRP approaches key resistance at $3.65.
XRP has surged by over 13% in 24 hours, trading at $3.36, after Ripple announced a $200 million acquisition of Rail, a stablecoin infrastructure platform. This move marks a pivotal expansion into the $279 billion stablecoin market, boosting institutional confidence and reshaping XRP’s market trajectory.
Ripple’s Strategic Move into Stablecoins
Ripple’s purchase of Rail significantly strengthens its RLUSD stablecoin project, now backed by institutions like BNY Mellon and AMINA Bank. The acquisition not only diversifies Ripple’s ecosystem but also positions it as a serious contender in the growing stablecoin sector. This development has triggered strong investor interest, especially as Ripple awaits clarity from the SEC regarding its ongoing legal battle.
Ripple’s valuation has now reached $15 billion, placing it among the top 25 private companies globally and even ahead of fintech players like Klarna. This financial strength has helped fuel investor optimism, contributing to the rapid price recovery from $2.75 earlier in the week.
Technical Indicators Confirm Bullish Outlook
XRP’s technical outlook supports further gains. The RSI is at 62.94, showing strong buying interest without overbought conditions. The token trades well above its 200-day simple moving average (SMA) of $2.45 and the 20-day SMA of $3.16—both indicators of an established uptrend.
MACD data remains positive at 0.0853, though a mild bearish divergence (-0.0080 histogram) hints at possible short-term consolidation. Meanwhile, Bollinger Bands place XRP at 75.43% of the range, just below the upper band at $3.56, suggesting continued upward pressure but with caution near resistance.
Stochastic indicators remain bullish with %K at 97.04 and %D at 79.43, reinforcing XRP’s strong upward momentum.
What’s Next for XRP?
Immediate resistance sits at $3.65–$3.66, levels traders are closely watching. A breakout above these zones could open the door to fresh yearly highs. However, failure to breach resistance may lead to a consolidation phase, with $3.24 and $3.16 offering nearby support.
For traders, entries above $3.40 with stops below $3.24 offer favorable risk-reward setups. Conservative investors may consider buying near the $2.73–$3.16 range to manage potential downside.
With $891 million in 24-hour trading volume and rising institutional backing, XRP appears primed for further gains—provided resistance levels are broken and regulatory clarity follows.
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