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Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP (Ripple) have recently shown signs of recovery across the broader crypto market with a rebound in prices, but analysts suggest that a full-fledged rally will require a decisive breakout above key resistance levels.
According to investment-focused outlet FXStreet on March 11 (local time), BTC, ETH, and XRP have risen approximately 6%, 5%, and 4%, respectively, this week, rebounding from recent lows. However, as all three assets are approaching major technical resistance zones, whether buying pressure can push prices above these levels in the coming days is expected to be the key factor determining the continuation of the upward trend.
Bitcoin has gained about 6% over the past two days. Although the price has bounced from the lower boundary of a range formed between approximately $65,900 and $72,600, it still remains below the 50-day and 100-day exponential moving averages (EMAs). The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is maintaining a positive histogram above the signal line, suggesting sustained upward momentum, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands around 51, indicating stable conditions following the rebound. Immediate resistance is seen near $72,600; a breakout above this level could open the door for further gains. Conversely, a daily close below $68,400 may lead to a retest of the $65,900 support level.
Ethereum is trading around $2,025, having found support near the midpoint of a parallel channel. The price is currently moving within a channel structure between $1,747 and $2,148, maintaining a mild upward bias in the short term. However, it remains below the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day EMAs, indicating that the broader trend structure is still bearish. The MACD remains in positive territory above the signal line, while the RSI stands at approximately 48, positioning it in neutral territory. Immediate resistance is located near $2,138; a breakout above this level could set $2,380 as the next upside target.
XRP is currently trading around $1.38 and continues to move within a declining parallel channel. This channel has constrained prices by maintaining a pattern of lower highs since the previous peak above $2.80. As all key moving averages remain above the current price, the overall market structure still favors downside pressure despite short-term rebounds. The MACD shows weak upward momentum, while the RSI hovers around 45, indicating continued selling pressure dominance.
In the short term, XRP’s key support is near $1.30, and a breakdown below this level could open the possibility of a drop toward the channel’s lower boundary at $1.13. On the upside, the first resistance is at $1.50, with stronger resistance at $1.90. Notably, if a daily close is established above $1.90, the current descending channel structure could be invalidated, potentially initiating a stronger recovery trend.
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