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XRP has been on an uptrend for the past month, with indicators showing no signs of slowing down. The token has gained 53% in the last 30 days, outperforming the rest of the crypto market. The renewed confidence in XRP can be attributed to the possibility of a victory over the SEC in the ongoing legal battle. However, caution is advised as profit-taking is close to a two-year high.
According to Santiment, the daily on-chain transaction volume in profit to loss was at 1.188, confirming how underwhelming XRP’s performance has been for a long time. Despite selling pressure usually leading to a decrease in asset price, XRP has managed to defy the trend and increase by 18.17% in the last 24 hours.
The technical outlook for XRP shows that the accumulation and distribution of the token have significantly heightened. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) closed at 0.18, in the positive range, signifying that strength for XRP has developed into an overbought region. The Directional Movement Index (DMI) also showed that the dominant forces were still behind the price uptrend. The +DMI (green) closed at 41.11, while the Average Directional Index (ADX) solidified the movement at 41.79. However, the -DMI (red) was in a massive negative swing, implying that sellers had not penetrated the buying pressure.
XRP’s rise to a five-month high has sparked discussions about the token being labeled as a security. Ripple’s CTO, David Swchartz, took to Twitter to address the conversation, noting that the Ripple ecosystem is now open source. Hence, the token cannot be considered a security since users do not have to depend on a third party to access the XRP Ledger (XRPL) anymore.
Short-term investors may need to exercise caution in expecting more gains as XRP’s intraday price stands at $0.57. The Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Z score, which reveals if an asset is undervalued or otherwise, shows that the asset is not undervalued. Although the MVRV was -0.59 at press time, its monumental rise calls for vigilant rationale.
XRP’s recent performance has been impressive, but caution is advised as profit-taking is close to a two-year high. Traders should exercise caution when investing in XRP and understand that trading carries high risk. It is always important to do thorough research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
