XRP Price Plummets: Is September a Make-or-Break Month for Ripple?
[URGENT: This story is developing. Check back for updates.] Ripple’s XRP has experienced a turbulent August, shedding over 22.30% of its value after briefly reaching a high of $3.66. Now, all eyes are on September, as analysts warn of potential further declines and a critical test of key support levels. Is this a temporary dip, or the beginning of a more significant downturn? We dive into the on-chain data and technical indicators to understand what’s at stake.
Critical Support at $2.80: A Decisive Moment for XRP
According to data from Glassnode, XRP is currently hovering just above a major offer cluster between $2.81 and $2.82, where a substantial 1.71 billion XRP was purchased. As of Friday, XRP traded around $2.88. A break below this range could trigger a cascade of profit-taking, as investors who bought in this zone begin to realize losses. The next significant support level isn’t until $1.73, coinciding with the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement – a level that previously acted as a firm floor in early 2025. This makes the coming days crucial for XRP holders.
Evergreen Insight: Fibonacci retracement levels are a popular tool among technical analysts, used to identify potential support and resistance areas based on mathematical ratios derived from the Fibonacci sequence. They help traders gauge the potential depth of a correction or the height of a rally.
MACD Signals Potential Downturn: Echoes of Past Cycles
The technical picture isn’t much brighter. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), a widely-used momentum indicator, is poised for a bearish crossover in September. This occurs when the faster blue line dips below the slower orange line, signaling weakening upward momentum and often preceding price declines. Historically, similar MACD crossovers in XRP cycles (May 2021, September 2021, and March 2025) have been followed by drops of 50-60%.
Should the pattern repeat, XRP could fall towards the 50-Week Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at around $2.17 – a potential 25% decline. This target aligns with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement level, adding further weight to the bearish outlook. A breach of both the 50-Week EMA and the $1.73 Fibonacci level could confirm a full-blown bear market, potentially driving XRP down to around $1.19, near its 200-Week EMA.
Evergreen Insight: The MACD is a lagging indicator, meaning it confirms trends rather than predicting them. However, its historical accuracy in XRP cycles makes it a valuable tool for assessing risk.
Profit-Taking Looms: Average Acquisition Costs in Focus
Currently, the average acquisition cost for XRP holders, according to Glassnode, is $1.19. While over 90% of XRP investors are still in profit, this also means a larger pool of investors are vulnerable to profit-taking if the price continues to fall. This dynamic could exacerbate any downward momentum.
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Hope Remains: The 50-Week EMA as a Lifeline
Despite the bearish signals, there’s still a glimmer of hope. XRP has consistently found support at the 50-Week EMA since July 2024, leading to significant rallies. Some analysts believe this pattern will hold, predicting XRP could reach at least $4 in the coming months. The bulls need to defend this level to avoid a deeper correction.
Evergreen Insight: Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) give more weight to recent prices, making them more responsive to current market conditions. They are commonly used to identify trends and potential support/resistance levels.
The next few weeks will be pivotal for XRP. The interplay between on-chain data, technical indicators, and investor sentiment will determine whether September marks a temporary setback or the start of a prolonged bear market. Staying informed and closely monitoring price action will be crucial for anyone invested in Ripple’s cryptocurrency. For the latest updates and in-depth analysis on XRP and the broader crypto market, continue to check back with archyde.com.
