XRP's short-term moving averages are turning sharply upward after an August recovery, putting a Golden Cross within reach. The token trades near $1.40, and the setup points to two possible scenarios from here.
XRP's moving averages are lining up for one of its more significant technical signals of 2026. The shorter-term averages have turned sharply upward after a powerful August recovery, and XRP fell about 1.5% during the day to trade near $1.40.
Moving averages point higher
The price, currently at $1.35, remains above the 200-day moving average. The intermediate moving averages between $1.19 and $1.24 have begun to rise, while the 20-day average has climbed quickly to about $1.32.
A Golden Cross forms when a shorter-term moving average crosses above a longer-term one, typically signaling a notable improvement in medium- to long-term momentum. That process has been accelerated by XRP's August move from about $1.00 to over $1.50.
Two scenarios for the setup
The first scenario has consolidation come before continuation. XRP may stay between roughly $1.35 and $1.50 while its moving averages catch up to price, and the 200-day average could become support as volatility eases.
In the second, faster scenario, a breakout above $1.50–$1.55 could target the August wick at $1.70. XRP has already tested the $1.45–$1.50 range multiple times after its initial surge, and a strong daily close above $1.50 with growing volume could accelerate momentum before the Golden Cross fully forms.
The first barrier in that scenario would be $1.55, then $1.70. Both scenarios share one requirement: XRP must hold the region around its 200-day moving average.
Buyers defend recent lows
Recent lows in the $1.32–$1.35 range show buyers actively protecting this area, and momentum currently favors consolidation over exhaustion. RSI rose above 80 during the August breakout but has since dropped to about 59, leaving XRP more room to grow.
Combined with XRP holding above its 200-day average, a confirmed Golden Cross would mark a significant shift from the downtrend that dominated most of 2026. However, the Golden Cross alone would not ensure additional gains.
Source: U.Today
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