Ripple (XRP) has entered a crucial inflection point on the short-term chart. As it moves into a zone densely packed with multiple support and resistance lines, there are suggestions that future price movements will determine a new direction rather than just exhibiting simple volatility.

Currently priced above $1, XRP remains somewhat distant from the recent claims of reaching $100 circulating in some parts of the market. At a juncture where defending the $1 support level is the key issue, the $100 scenario is evaluated as lacking realism.

According to a recently released 30-minute chart analysis of XRP, a total of 27 major price lines have been formed. Of these, 16 are classified as support lines and 11 as resistance lines, creating an overall structure where support lines are dominant. The market interprets this as a sign that buying pressure is still maintaining a certain level of defense. In particular, multiple support zones formed near the current price level could act as a buffer to absorb short-term downward pressure.

However, some believe that an upward trend is not yet confirmed. If the price fails to break through the major resistance zone, selling pressure could strengthen once again. In fact, the recent virtual asset market has seen recurring instances where upward momentum weakens near resistance lines, leading to short-term corrections.

During the technical analysis process, a single pattern zone was also reportedly detected. This zone is where the tug-of-war between buying and selling pressure is concentrated, raising the possibility of volatility expanding alongside an increase in trading volume in the future.

Analysts point to whether it can 'break through the nearest resistance line' as the key focal point going forward. If buying pressure overcomes the major resistance zone, additional upward momentum could be generated. Conversely, if the price even falls below the support lines, short-term investor sentiment could shrink significantly.

Structurally, the chart has more support lines than resistance lines, giving buying pressure a slight edge. However, the actual direction is highly likely to be determined by the market's reaction at major price levels. Market participants are closely watching future changes in trading volume and the defense of support lines. XRP's next move is expected to be decided depending on which direction resolves the pressure zone formed on the short-term chart.

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