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XRP surges to 2021 highs: Time to watch for a $1.20 entry point?

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XRP reached new highs; high slippage indicated rising trade risks and volatility.

Risky to go long on XRP?

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  • XRP’s slippage hit its highest levels as price continued to surge.
  • Crypto liquidity flowing into XRP as liquidation zones form above price. 

XRP witnessed new highs as exchanges’ spot slippage surged, marking a pivotal moment for traders interested in the altcoin. With the highest slippage occurring alongside these peaks, caution was advised.

The recent spike in trading activity suggested increased market volatility, which could offer opportunities but also poses significant risk. As XRP approached its 2021 high, the risk increased for those looking to go long.

XRP

Source: Hyblock Capital

Traders need to monitor for potential pullback levels to consider entering, especially if XRP sustains near these highs.

XRP potential entry zone

XRP has surged over 230% in two weeks, wiping away three years of downturn, a demonstration of the power of precise timing in the broader altcoin market.

The rapid ascent, with scarcely any retracements, highlighted the critical importance of strategic entry and exit points in cryptocurrency trading.

Particularly for XRP, the frenzy has not cooled, suggesting that current levels might not be ideal for new long positions.

XRP

Source: TradingView

Analysts pinpointed the $1 to $1.20 range as a more opportune entry point, advising traders to hold off for a potential pullback to these levels.

This vigilance in timing could be crucial for maximizing returns and managing risks in the volatile altcoin market.

Such movements highlighted the dynamic nature of cryptocurrency valuations, where the informed and timely can capitalize on rapid shifts.

Liquidation levels and crypto liquidity flow

XRP’s most crucial liquidity thresholds were, notably, $3.6 million in leveraged orders hinged on the $1.6 price point, while a more substantial $4.6 million batch awaited at $1.52.

Such dense liquidation levels typically signal potential reversal zones as prices approach. These key areas, having just formed below the current trading price, might catalyze a pivotal market shift.

This dynamic indicated the high stakes at play in XRP’s leveraged trading, where substantial movements could trigger rapid price changes, influenced by these critical liquidity zones.

Source: Coinglass

Source: Coinglass

Additionally, liquidity tended to first target large-cap altcoins like XRP, perceived as more stable investments as it had been in a 3-year consolidation.

In fact, XRP acted as a gateway for capital entering the altcoin market, before spreading to smaller, more volatile assets.


Realistic or not, here’s XRP market cap in BTC’s terms


This initial flow created a foundation for subsequent rallies in other coins, reflecting the cyclical nature of liquidity movements.

This week has seen XRP 3X, XLM 6X, and DOGE 5X their values from when they started surging. The rise highlighted how liquidity flows can dramatically affect asset prices in the crypto space.

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Lennox is a professional financial market analyst who's enthusiastic about blockchain, cryptos, and web3. He started blogging about cryptos back in 2019 and has since never looked back. His work revolves around looking at crypto-projects analytically on a technical and on-chain level, while also making sure it's palatable to the general audience.
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