Welcome to another weekly 99Bitcoins roundup, sponsored by Michael Saylor (or at least trying to!), where we’ll discuss whether XRP is a good investment and why Zcash is down.
As it stands, XRP is grappling with aerial resistance, while the ZEC continues to sink deeper into bearish territory. Broader macroeconomic signals, Fed rate bets, stock rotation and cooling energy markets add even more texture to the setup. Here’s what you need to know about XRP and ZEC, two of our most-watched altcoins in the future:
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XRP USD saw a clear push above $2.20, briefly reaching $2.286 before the momentum broke. The rejection coincides with a downtrend line located at $2.225 and increasing hesitation around $2.250, a level that has repeatedly capped upside attempts.
The price is now hovering near 2,180, right on the 100 hourly SMA.
Here are two AT points to look for if you trade XRP:
- A recovery of $2,250 opens the way to $2,285 and potentially $2,350.
- Failure means a slide towards 2.150, then a deeper confluence around 2.10.
Finally, volume remains low, a sign that the bulls are not yet willing to commit significant size at the resistance level.
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Data from CoinGecko shows that the total crypto market cap is still down around 18% over the past 30 days, even after Bitcoin rebounded from the 86,000 region. Meanwhile, FRED credit spreads widened for the second week in a row, suggesting that risky assets, including high-beta altcoins like XRP, are still operating under increasingly tight liquidity conditions.
Meanwhile, stocks are relatively stable due to weak inflation numbers, but talk of a tech and AI bubble continues to fuel fears that we are about to end 2025 in great pain. If you have time today, check out Coffeezilla’s recent article on whether or not we are in an AI bubble.
Zcash Breakdown and Final Conclusion
The ZEC chart is also falling deeper into difficulties. ZEC price is stuck below the 9-day and 20-day EMAs, both of which are declining with momentum. Each rally attempt fails prematurely, stacking a neat row of lower highs that signal an ever-weakening trend.
A bullish reversal requires work, and ZEC must retake the 9-day EMA, then the 20-day EMA, and finally break through $488. Only then does the path to higher levels like $645 open up again.
Both assets are at critical levels. XRP is compressing inside a tightening band that will soon break in one direction or the other; The ZEC displays persistent structural weakness, with liquidity leaning heavily towards sales. Although both of these altcoins had a strong 2025, it will take a sudden turnaround to end the year on a high note.
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Key takeaways
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As it stands, XRP is struggling with overhead resistance while ZEC is moving deeper into bearish territory.
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A bullish reversal requires work and ZEC must retake the 9-day EMA, then the 20-day EMA, and finally break above $488.
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