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Story: XRP Nears Mini Death Cross, Shiba Inu Faces Resistance, Bitcoin Breakout Draws Skepticism

By Maheen Hernandez

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XRP Approaches a Mini Death Cross. XRP’s chart is flashing caution as the token nears what analysts refer to as a mini death cross.

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Shiba Inu Struggles Below Major Moving Averages. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is showing signs of structural weakness despite some attempts to stabilize.

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Bitcoin Breaks Resistance But Volume Disappoints. Bitcoin (BTC) has made a significant technical move by breaking above the $109,000 resistance level.

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Market Sentiment Remains Mixed. Across the board, sentiment in the crypto market is marked by hesitation.

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The crypto market appears to be entering a critical phase as technical indicators for major assets show mixed signals.

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This formation, while not as significant as the classic 50/200-day death cross, is still notable given the current market conditions.

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If XRP fails to regain ground above $2.35 with sustained volume, the likelihood of a break toward $2.00 increases. On the flip side, reclaiming the $2.35–$2.

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The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for XRP hovers near 53, a neutral reading that further emphasizes the fragile balance in momentum.

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Typically, a relief rally—especially one that persists for several days—would at least push the price above this short-term moving average.

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Even with some volume spikes, SHIB's price has closed below key resistance areas, a sign that sellers are absorbing any incoming bids.

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Without a meaningful close above its short-term averages, SHIB’s outlook remains uncertain. A consolidation above these levels could change the picture, but until then, the token…

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However, this potentially bullish event is clouded by one major concern: lack of volume. The breakout has occurred without a notable surge in spot market trading, indicating that…

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Market participants are watching closely to see if BTC can maintain its position above the key EMAs—specifically the 50-day average near $106,500 and the 26-day EMA near $106,400.

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Investors appear to be waiting on the sidelines, looking for stronger confirmation before making significant commitments.

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Across the board, sentiment in the crypto market is marked by hesitation. XRP’s potential death cross highlights bearish pressure in a key altcoin.

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