{"id":16674,"date":"2025-10-04T19:13:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T17:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/?p=16674"},"modified":"2025-10-04T19:13:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T17:13:42","slug":"the-future-of-falling-prices-whats-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/04\/the-future-of-falling-prices-whats-next\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Falling Prices: What\u2019s Next?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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XRP (XRP<\/a>) has consistently surged past the $3 threshold since its November 2024 surge, yet every endeavor has concluded in a false breakout followed by significant retracements.<\/p>\n

XRP\/USD four-hour price graph. Source: TradingView<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Saturday, its value once more dipped beneath the $3 support, coinciding with its 200-4H exponential moving average (EMA; green wave).<\/p>\n

Is there potential for the XRP price to decrease even more in the days ahead? Let\u2019s investigate.<\/p>\n

XRP chart fractal indicates a 15% correction ahead<\/h2>\n

XRP is replicating a bearish fractal that may initiate a 15% decline towards $2.60 in the following days.<\/p>\n

In September, the token\u2019s value created a rounded peak, then transitioned into a phase of symmetrical triangle consolidation before collapsing sharply. This action caused XRP prices to plunge towards the $2.70 region.<\/p>\n

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XRP\/USD four-hour price graph. Source: TradingView<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A comparable sequence is unfolding once more in October.<\/p>\n

On the four-hour chart, XRP has established another rounded peak and is consolidating within a bearish flag. This formation typically leads to another downward movement by as much as the maximum gap between its upper and lower trendlines.<\/p>\n

The four-hour relative strength index (RSI)<\/a> adds to this risk, as it has been retracing from overbought regions above 70 and still has space to decline before reaching the oversold threshold of 30.<\/p>\n

Related: <\/strong><\/em>XRP price reclaims $3, paving the way for 40% surges in October<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

XRP may initially test flag support at $2.93. A definitive close beneath it could validate a breakdown, potentially leading to $2.60, a reduction of nearly 15% from current values.<\/p>\n

This downside target aligns with XRP\u2019s 200-day EMA (the blue wave in the chart below).<\/p>\n

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XRP\/USD daily price graph. Source: TradingView<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A rebound from the 20- ($2.93) or 50-day ($2.52) EMAs may negate the bearish perspective, encouraging a resurgence towards $3 once more.<\/p>\n

$500 million long squeeze could exacerbate the XRP sell-off<\/h2>\n

XRP\u2019s $3 mark lies right between two significant liquidity zones, according to data provider CoinGlass<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On the higher end, there are substantial clusters of long liquidation levels ranging from $3.18 to $3.40.<\/p>\n

For instance, at $3.18, the total short leverage is roughly $33.81 million, indicating that the market could ascend to activate stop orders if bulls regain dominance.<\/p>\n

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XRP\/USDT liquidation heatmap (1-week). Source: CoinGlass\/HyperLiquid<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Conversely, the heatmap reveals even larger liquidation pools positioned between $2.89 and $2.73, exceeding $500 million.<\/p>\n

XRP\u2019s conclusive close beneath $3 could initiate a series of long liquidations towards $2.89\u2013$2.73. Remaining above $3, however, allows for a potential stop-run to $3.20\u2013$3.40.<\/p>\n

This article does not offer investment guidance or recommendations. Every investment and trading action carries risk, and readers should perform their own analysis when making decisions.<\/p>\n