XRP Approaches Key 100-EMA Level Amidst Consolidation
XRP (XRP)
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Eugene Serbin
DailyCoin reports that XRP is approaching a critical juncture where the 100-Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on the three-day chart acts as the primary determinant for near-term price momentum. Chart analyst Egrag notes that this specific moving average has historically marked bottoms before rallies to all-time highs, including a previous peak at $3.65. The current price is testing a reaction zone between $1.38 and $1.40, but simply touching the line is insufficient for a confirmed trend reversal.
Egrag expects XRP to hold consecutive three-day candles above the 100-EMA, warning that one more dip may occur before a sustained move. If the price fails to sustain above this zone, it could fall into liquidity pockets between $0.95 and $1.00. This potential drop below $1 would offer a final acquisition chance for those who missed the previous range.
Conversely, reclaiming the $2.27 resistance level would restore 2026 price heights and fuel a potential move toward a $3.84 macro breakout zone. Trading activity has compressed following a volume spike in August, with the Volume Z-Score now near zero, indicating average activity. The market is currently trading sideways while awaiting the CLARITY Act update scheduled for September 15, 2026.
How the market reacted
Whalio's own Binance spot order flow for XRP, measured when this story was written up on 13 September 2026. Not the outlet's figures.
XRP is trading at $1.37 on Binance spot markets, with a 24-hour buy ratio of 47.4% indicating a slight edge for sellers. Shorter timeframes show a marginally stronger stance, with 1-hour and 4-hour buy ratios at 47.7% and 48.0% respectively, suggesting buying pressure is not currently building. Volume delta data reflects this sentiment, showing net selling of $144,341 in the last hour and $253,944 over four hours. Over the full 24-hour period, the volume delta stands at -$3,394,960, with a Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) closing at -$3,563,015. This negative delta confirms that sell volume has exceeded buy volume throughout the day. Net buying occurred for only 8 out of 24 hours, highlighting a lack of sustained aggressive accumulation.
The latest daily buy ratio of 50.6% sits at the 83rd percentile of the last 322 days, against a median of 48.5% - stronger buying than most days.
Was that an ordinary day?
The same Binance spot measurements for XRP, averaged over the days leading up to the story.
Compared to the preceding week, today’s activity shows a deviation from the average buy ratio of 50.0%, sitting 2.6 points lower at 47.4%. Trading volume is also subdued, recorded at 0.39 times the weekly average, indicating significantly reduced participation. Over the past eight days, the price has declined by 3.3%, with a total volume delta of -$1,098,024. This day represents an unusual level of consolidation relative to the weekly norm, characterized by lower volume and weaker buying ratios. The current metrics suggest a continuation of the sideways movement observed over the last week rather than a fresh directional breakout.