Ethereum price remained below the $3,500 resistance while Bitcoin rallied. ETH is consolidating above $3,120 and facing many hurdles. Ethereum failed to gain pace for a close above $3,450 and corrected gains. The price is trading below $3,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $3,370 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $3,325 resistance level. Ethereum Price Stuck In A Range Ethereum price started a decent upward move above the $3,300 level but upsides were limited compared to Bitcoin. ETH failed to gain pace for a close above $3,450 and corrected gains. There was a move below the $3,320 and $3,300 support levels. A low was formed at $3,203 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor increase above the $3,240 level. The price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent drop from the $3,444 swing high to the $3,203 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $3,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $3,260 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,320 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent drop from the $3,444 swing high to the $3,203 low. The main resistance is now forming near $3,350. There is also a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $3,370 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. A clear move above the $3,370 resistance might send the price toward the $3,450 resistance. An upside break above the $3,450 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,500 resistance zone or even $3,550 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,325 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,200 level. The first major support sits near the $3,150. A clear move below the $3,150 support might push the price toward the $3,120 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,050 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,000. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $3,200 Major Resistance Level – $3,325

Bitcoin price started a short-term downside correction from the $106,250 zone. BTC is consolidating above $100,000 and might aim for a fresh increase. Bitcoin started a downside correction from the $106,250 zone. The price is trading below $103,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $104,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $100,000 support zone. Bitcoin Price Holds $100K Bitcoin price started a decent upward move above the $100,000 zone. BTC was able to climb above the $102,500 and $103,800 levels. A high was formed at $106,246 and the price recently started a downside correction. There was a drop below the $104,000 and $103,500 levels. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $104,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. A low was formed at $99,538 and the price is now rising. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $106,246 swing high to the $99,538 low. Bitcoin price is now trading below $103,800 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $102,000 level. The first key resistance is near the $103,000 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $106,246 swing high to the $99,538 low. A clear move above the $103,000 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance could be $104,650. A close above the $104,650 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $106,250 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $108,500 level. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $103,000 resistance zone, it could start a downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $100,500 level. The first major support is near the $100,000 level. The next support is now near the $98,800 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $96,500 support in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $100,500, followed by $100,000. Major Resistance Levels – $103,000 and $104,650.

As XRP recovers from a notable dip in mid-December, technical analysis signals strong potential for further growth. Currently valued at approximately $3.23, XRP is positioned among the most robust performers in the cryptocurrency market, boasting an impressive 43% gain over the past month.  This price resurgence has propelled the market’s second-largest altcoin to a seven-year high, inching closer to its previous price record of $3.40, set in 2018. Bullish Projections For XRP Price  In a recent social media update on X (Formerly Twitter), market analyst Ali Martinez highlights the significance of XRP’s recent breakout from a month-long consolidation phase between $1.90 and $2.60.  Martinez notes that this price breakout has occurred within a symmetrical triangle pattern on the weekly chart, suggesting an optimistic trajectory for the altcoin. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Double Holdings To 43% Post-Merge – Details The analyst projects a possible price target of $15 for XRP, which would represent a staggering increase of over 365% from its current valuation. Supporting this bullish outlook, XForceGlobal proposed a range of final targets for XRP, estimating potential prices between $7 and $12, with more ambitious projections reaching $20 to $40 and two potential routes for the altcoin’s price: Slower Route: This scenario anticipates a five-wave minor degree into an intermediate degree wave, followed by a wave 1-2 pullback.  If XRP can manage a controlled pullback in this phase, it would create a favorable environment for further bullish action. While this route may involve a deeper correction, the analyst asserts it ultimately promises the greatest rewards for long-term holders. Faster Route: In this scenario, the current five-wave ascent may already be part of a larger primary wave 5. While this route could still lead XRP to significant price levels around $7 to $12, it also suggests that the bull market may soon reach its conclusion. Expert Warns Of Potential Correction March Despite the optimistic projections, some experts, like Egrag Crypto, caution investors to remain vigilant. Egrag predicts a significant market correction could occur in March 2025.  However, the expert also emphasizes that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains bullish, indicating that XRP still has room for growth in the short term. He anticipates that XRP may reach price levels between $4 and $5 before any potential downturn. Related Reading: BNB Price Poised for Gains: Bulls Push for New Highs All around, XRP stands at a pivotal moment, and its journey from here could redefine its standing in the market. Whether through slower or faster routes, the future looks bright for XRP holders, provided they navigate the anticipated volatility with care. At the time of writing, the altcoin is down a slight 1.3% on the 24-hour time frame, trading at $3.23.  Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com