 ▲ Ripple (XRP) |
XRP (Ripple) is continuing its short-term upward trend amid signs of entering an altcoin season, while artificial intelligence-based prediction models are leaning toward the possibility of further gains in early March.
According to cryptocurrency media outlet Finbold on February 18 (local time), capital has been clearly shifting from Bitcoin (BTC) to altcoins, with XRP demonstrating relative strength. The Altcoin Season Index rose 8.82% over the past 24 hours and surged 32.14% over the past seven days. During the same period, XRP gained 7%, outperforming Bitcoin, which posted a 1% increase.
Based on a combined forecast derived from three language models—ChatGPT, Grok, and DeepSeek—Finbold projected an average XRP price of $1.50 on March 1, 2026. This suggests an additional upside of 2.09% from the current price of $1.47. However, outlooks differed among the models. DeepSeek forecast $1.42, indicating a potential 3.4% decline, while ChatGPT projected $1.52 (up 3.4%) and Grok predicted $1.56 (up 6.28%).
Technical indicators are also signaling short-term strength. XRP is trading above its 7-day simple moving average (SMA) of $1.44 and exponential moving average (EMA) of $1.46. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) histogram has turned positive, suggesting building upward momentum. Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 42, well below overbought territory, leaving room for further gains.
Key price levels are also clearly defined. A breakout above $1.58, the 50% Fibonacci retracement level, could strengthen the mid-term recovery scenario. Conversely, failure to hold the 61.8% retracement support at $1.47 may increase short-term correction pressure. The market is closely watching whether the capital rotation into altcoins will lead to a sustained trend reversal.
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