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XRP, SOL, DOGE: Which Altcoin Offers the Strongest Buy Signal Right Now?

By:
Bob Mason
Published: Feb 17, 2025, 08:05 GMT+00:00

Key Points:

  • XRP is consolidating within an ascending triangle and needs a breakout above $2.85 to target $4.18.
  • Solana's head and shoulders pattern signals bearish risk, with a potential drop toward $110 if $180 support breaks.
  • DOGE is forming a bullish reversal setup, with an ascending triangle breakout above $0.31 potentially leading to $0.40-$0.42.
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XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) are at critical technical levels after volatile price action.

XRP has declined by around 25% after topping out locally at around $3.39. Similarly, Solana has dropped 40% over a month after establishing its record high and is now threatening further downside. DOGE seems better despite falling 45% from its local peak, primarily due to a convincing bullish reversal setup.

Here’s what these patterns signal for traders.

XRP Eyes a Breakout from an Ascending Triangle

XRP/USD has been consolidating within an ascending triangle pattern, which is typically a bullish continuation setup. The price has formed higher lows while maintaining resistance around the $2.80-$2.85 range.

XRP/USD daily price chart
XRP/USD daily price chart. Source: TradingView

The first breakout attempt failed, leading to a pullback, but the pattern remains intact.

  • Key Resistance: $2.85
  • Support Trendline: Rising from around $2.10
  • Moving Averages:
    • The 50-day EMA (red) at $2.58 is acting as immediate support.
    • The 200-day EMA (blue) at $1.72 remains a long-term floor.

A decisive daily close above $2.85 could confirm the breakout, pushing XRP toward a measured move target of $4.18, calculated from the triangle height added to the breakout level. On the downside, a break below $2.40 could invalidate the bullish outlook and open the door for a deeper correction.

Solana Risks Breakdown from a Head and Shoulders Pattern

Solana’s daily chart is flashing a textbook head and shoulders (H&S) pattern, a bearish reversal signal that suggests a deeper decline if confirmed. The neckline support around $180 is being tested, and a breakdown could trigger an extended selloff.

  • Left Shoulder: Peaked around $215
  • Head: Reached nearly $300
  • Right Shoulder: Formed at $220
  • Neckline Support: $180
SOL/USD daily price chart
SOL/USD daily price chart. Source: TradingView

Adding to the bearish case, SOL is now trading below the 50-day EMA ($208.88) and approaching the 200-day EMA ($190.15).

If the neckline at $180 fails, the breakdown could see Solana fall toward $110-$115, based on the measured move (the pattern’s height subtracted from the neckline).

For bulls to regain control, SOL must reclaim the $200-$210 zone and invalidate the H&S formation.

Dogecoin Forms an Ascending Triangle at the End of a Downtrend

Unlike Solana, Dogecoin is attempting a bullish reversal with an ascending triangle pattern forming after a downtrend. This pattern is often seen at market bottoms, signaling a potential shift in momentum.

  • Resistance Level: $0.29
  • Rising Support Line: Forming near $0.24-$0.25
  • Moving Averages:
    • The 50-day EMA ($0.305) is acting as overhead resistance.
    • The 200-day EMA ($0.261) is holding as immediate support.
DOGE/USD daily price chart
DOGE/USD daily price chart. Source: TradingView

A breakout above $0.29-$0.31 could confirm the reversal, opening the door for a rally toward $0.40-$0.42 in the coming weeks. On the other hand, if DOGE loses support at $0.24, it could retest lower support levels around $0.20.

Overall, Solana’s greater downside risk portrays DOGE and XRP as more bullish tokens in the short term.

About the Author

Bob MasonChief Crypto Boss

TEST 30 He has written extensively for a broader audience and his current focus is on developments relating to the financial markets including, but not limited to currencies, commodities, alternative asset classes, and global equities.

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