{"id":20743,"date":"2025-04-05T17:16:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T17:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=20743"},"modified":"2025-04-05T17:16:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T17:16:39","slug":"xrp-price-sell-off-set-to-accelerate-in-april-as-inverse-cup-and-handle-hints-at-25-decline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=20743","title":{"rendered":"XRP price sell-off set to accelerate in April as inverse cup and handle hints at 25% decline"},"content":{"rendered":"
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XRP (XRP<\/a>) price has plunged more than 35% since reaching a multi-year high of $3.40 in January \u2014 and the downtrend may deepen in April as new bearish signals emerge. <\/p>\n

Let\u2019s examine these catalysts in detail.<\/p>\n

XRP nears a classic technical breakdown <\/h2>\n

XRP’s recent price action is flashing a classic bearish reversal signal dubbed \u201cinverse cup and handle formation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The inverse cup and handle is a bearish chart pattern that signals fading buyer momentum after an uptrend. It resembles an upside-down teacup, with the \u201ccup\u201d marking a rounded decline and the \u201chandle\u201d forming after a brief consolidation. <\/p>\n

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Inverse cup-and-handle pattern illustrated. Source: 5Paisa<\/em><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A break below the handle\u2019s support typically confirms the pattern, often leading to a drop equal to the cup\u2019s height.<\/p>\n

In XRP\u2019s case, the rounded \u201ccup\u201d topped around March 19 and completed its curved decline by the end of the month. The ongoing sideways price movement between $2.05 and $2.20 forms the \u201chandle.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

A breakdown below this horizontal consolidation range could validate the bearish structure, opening the door for a potential move toward the $1.58 support area \u2014 as suggested by the measured move projection shown on the chart above.<\/p>\n

In other words, XRP can decline by over 25% in April if the inverse cup and handle setup plays out as intended.<\/p>\n

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Source: <\/em>Peter Brandt<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Adding to the sell-off risk is data from the volume profile visible range (VPVR) indicator, which shows the point of control (POC) around $2.10\u2013$2.20 \u2014 a key support zone. A breakdown below this high-volume area could trigger a sharper drop, as lower volume levels below have offered little historical support in recent history.<\/p>\n

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

Conversely, a strong close above the 50-period 4-hour EMA (red line) near $2.14 could invalidate the inverse cup-and-handle pattern. Such a breakout may shift momentum in favor of the bulls, potentially paving the way for a rally toward the 200-period 4-hour EMA (blue line) around $2.28.<\/p>\n

Related: <\/strong><\/em>Investor demand for XRP falls as the bull market stalls \u2014 Will traders defend the $2 support?<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

XRP whale flow point to more sell pressure<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As of April 5, CryptoQuant\u2019s<\/a> 90-day moving average whale flow chart was showing sustained net outflows from XRP\u2019s largest holders since late 2024. <\/p>\n

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XRP whale flow 90-day moving average. Source: CryptoQuant<\/em><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During XRP\u2019s sharp price boom<\/a> in Q4 2024, whale activity flipped deeply negative, indicating large entities were distributing into strength and selling the local tops. The trend has continued into 2025, with the total whale flow remaining firmly below zero. <\/p>\n

This divergence between rising prices and declining whale support suggests weakening institutional conviction and raises concerns over XRP\u2019s near-term price stability unless accumulation resumes.<\/p>\n

US President Donald Trump\u2019s global tariffs<\/a> and the Federal Reserve\u2019s slightly hawkish response<\/a> to them have furthered dampened risk sentiment, which may weigh XRP and the broader crypto market down<\/a> in the coming quarters. <\/p>\n

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.<\/p>\n