One of XRP's more significant technical signals for 2026 might be approaching. The conditions for a possible Golden Cross have been created by the shorter-term moving averages turning sharply upward after the powerful August recovery. After falling by about 1.5% during the day, XRP is now trading at about $1.40.
Changing sentiment on the market
More significantly, the price, which is currently at $1.35, is still higher than the 200-day moving average. While the intermediate moving averages between $1.19 and $1.24 have begun to rise, the 20-day average has also increased quickly to about $1.32.
When a shorter-term moving average crosses above a longer-term one, it creates a Golden Cross, which typically indicates a notable improvement in medium- to long-term momentum. This process has been significantly accelerated by XRP's August move from about $1.00 to over $1.50.
Consolidation comes before continuation in the first bullish scenario. While its moving averages catch up to the price, XRP may stay between roughly $1.35 and $1.50. The 200-day average might become support, volatility would decrease, and the shorter averages would keep rising, all of which could lead to a healthier setup.
Bullish momentum scenario
The August wick at $1.70 could be the target of a subsequent break above $1.50–$1.55. The second scenario is a breakout that happens more quickly. After its initial surge, XRP has already tested the $1.45–$1.50 range multiple times. Before the Golden Cross is completely formed, momentum could be accelerated by a strong daily close above $1.50, especially with growing volume.
The first barrier in that scenario would be $1.55, then $1.70. Both scenarios have a significant requirement: XRP must maintain the region surrounding the 200-day moving average.
The recent lows in the $1.32–$1.35 range indicate that buyers are actively protecting this area. At the moment, momentum favors consolidation over exhaustion. After momentarily rising above 80 during the August breakout, RSI has dropped to about 59. With that reset, XRP has much more space to grow.
When paired with XRP remaining above its 200-day average, the Golden Cross would confirm that the technical structure has significantly changed from the downtrend that dominated most of 2026. However, the Golden Cross alone would not ensure additional gains.
