TLDR
- An RSI golden cross has appeared on XRP’s chart, a signal analysts say could point toward a push to all-time highs.
- Analyst CW flagged the signal, suggesting a possible move toward the Fibonacci 6.618 level.
- Rakuten has gone live with XRP payments, giving around 44 million users and 5 million merchants access to the asset.
- XRP is consolidating in the $1.30–$1.50 range with elevated volume suggesting active accumulation.
- Solana’s official account posted a cryptic message mentioning XRP, sparking speculation about a possible partnership or integration.
XRP is seeing a mix of technical signals and real-world adoption news this week. Here is what is happening.
A golden cross has appeared on XRP’s Relative Strength Index (RSI), spotted by market watcher CW. This signal occurs when short-term momentum overtakes longer-term weakness.
CW shared the signal publicly and suggested it could mark the start of a larger rally. The analyst pointed to a possible push toward XRP’s previous all-time high, with a Fibonacci 6.618 target also mentioned based on historical patterns.
A golden cross has occurred on the RSI for $XRP.
A bullish signal has appeared.
The rally that begins will break through the ATH and reach the peak of Phase 4.
Based on previous patterns, it is the Fibonacci 6.618, but this may vary depending on the situation. pic.twitter.com/HvSesbqfU9
— CW (@CW8900) April 16, 2026
A buy wall has formed close to the current price, which traders often read as a sign that buyers are defending a level. XRP is also sitting just below a sell wall at $1.42, which has been acting as short-term resistance.
Price Action and Key Levels
XRP pushed as high as $1.4664 before pulling back slightly into consolidation. It is currently trading above $1.42 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average, with a bullish trend line holding support at $1.4220.
The next resistance levels to watch are $1.45, $1.4650, and $1.4840. A clean break above $1.4650 could open the path toward $1.50 and beyond.
On the downside, key support sits at $1.4080, with further levels at $1.3880 and $1.3650 if that breaks.
Crypto analyst Seth has been tracking XRP’s broader range between $1.30 and $1.50. He notes that volume has stayed elevated throughout this consolidation, suggesting larger participants may be absorbing sell pressure. XRP has held this band for over seven weeks without a decisive breakdown.
$XRP is being accumulated around 1.3-1.5 USD area
High amount of Volume. Paper hands are selling and big whales are absorbing at this area.
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— Seth (@seth_fin) April 16, 2026
Rakuten Enables XRP Payments in Japan
Away from the charts, Rakuten has launched XRP payments across its platform in Japan. The update was reported by Neil Tolbert and allows users to convert loyalty points into XRP.
Rakuten has around 44 million users and over 5 million merchants. This makes it one of the larger adoption moves for XRP in recent months.
The integration gives everyday users a direct way to interact with XRP through a platform they already use. For merchants, it adds another payment option within an established ecosystem.
Solana’s official account also posted a short message mentioning XRP alongside an abstract animation. No details were given, but replies hinting at “hundreds of signed NDAs” and phrases like “time to flip the switch” have added to speculation about a possible link between the two networks.
No official announcement has followed the post.
