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Ripple’s Bank Charter Bid Sparks XRP Breakout as Volume Surges Past Key Resistance Levels
Ripple’s ambitious move to secure a U.S. national bank charter is breathing new life into XRP, propelling the token above significant resistance levels amid a sharp uptick in trading volume.
Between 6 July 03:00 and 7 July 02:00, XRP advanced 2.36%, climbing from $2.21 to $2.26, with peak hourly trading volume surpassing 67 million XRP. The rally pushed the token firmly above the crucial $2.28 resistance zone, signaling heightened accumulation and bullish sentiment.
Ripple’s bank license announcement has strengthened the token’s technical setup, with buyers consistently defending support in the $2.24–$2.25 range during pullbacks.
Background on Ripple’s Bank Charter Push
- On July 2, Ripple Labs filed an application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to obtain a national bank charter.
- If granted, this charter would enable Ripple to operate as a federally regulated trust bank, marking a major step forward in bridging crypto technology with traditional banking infrastructure.
- Analysts believe approval could boost institutional adoption of XRP, particularly in cross-border payments and stablecoin issuance.
- The news comes amid rising speculation around a potential U.S.-based XRP spot ETF and Ripple’s prospects for gaining a Fed master account, factors that could set the stage for long-term price appreciation.
Technical Outlook
- Over the 24-hour period, XRP gained 2.36%, trading within a range of $0.08 (3.62%) and closing at $2.27.
- The strongest breakout occurred at 10:00, when trading volume spiked above 67 million XRP, propelling the price decisively through the $2.28 resistance.
- Support remains solid between $2.24 and $2.25, where buyers absorbed significant sell pressure during repeated dips, particularly around 18:00.
- In the final hour of the session (7 July 01:05–02:04), XRP climbed an additional 2.29%, overcoming the $2.26 barrier and notching a local high at $2.27.
- Momentum intensified during the periods around 01:30 and 02:01, with volume surges confirming strong buying interest.
- Immediate resistance now sits at $2.29–$2.30, while analysts eye further upside targets between $2.60 and $3.40 if XRP can maintain momentum and secure a breakout above the $2.38 level.
