XRP price forecast: bullish signals flash, funds rates turn positive, and the 30th Z-score breaks th

XRP bull momentum strengthens: Buyers return, US$1.145 breakthrough becomes focus

XRP appears to be laying the foundation for a stronger uptrend as technical indicators improve. This heralded a return to buyer confidence and was not accompanied by the excessive leverage that normally triggers a brief rebound.

Technical analyst Crypto Patel pointed out that the return of positive funding rates is one of the strongest signals of improving market conditions. In the perpetual contract market, positive funding rates indicate that traders are willing to pay a premium to hold long positions, reflecting growth in bullish sentiment. However, unlike during the period of excessive speculation, the current level of funding rates remains relatively modest, indicating that demand is strengthening in a healthier and more sustainable way.

Patel also pointed out that XRP's 30th Z-Score has rebounded above the zero-axis, indicating that the asset has traded above its recent average after a period of consolidation. Historically, this shift usually heralds an early stage of improved momentum and trend reversal. Combined with positive funding rates, the data suggests that XRP may be transitioning from a fundraising phase to a stronger bullish phase.

Perhaps the most encouraging development is the return of spot buyers without relying too much on leverage. Spot purchases represent real market demand rather than borrowed capital. As a result, rallies driven by spot pumping are less susceptible to liquidations and tend to be more sustainable.

Technical indicators show increased buyer confidence, and XRP is expected to usher in a new round of gains

Market analyst Diana believes that XRP's recent price movements support this positive outlook. After successfully holding on to the key support level of $1.08, XRP rebounded into its established consolidation range ($1.08 to $1.145). CoinCodex data shows that as buying momentum gradually increases, the mainstream altcoin is trading at $1.11.

The four-hour chart also reflects the improvement of market structure. XRP has reached a higher low after the latest correction, indicating buyers are entering at gradually higher prices. In addition, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has rebounded to near 48 and crossed its signal line, indicating that bearish momentum is fading. Prices are also regaining their key moving average, further evidence that short-term momentum is building.

However, bulls still need to clear multiple resistance levels before confirming a breakthrough. Initial resistance is between $1.103 and $1.107, followed by stronger dynamic resistance around $1.117. The key level remains at $1.145, the upper edge of the XRP consolidation range. If prices break through this barrier decisively, it may open the door to move towards $1.20, and the $1.29 to $1.30 region will become the next major technical target.

Despite improving technical signals, XRP is still trading below what many investors believe its fundamentals should be. Ripple has made significant regulatory progress, attracting approximately $1 billion in spot ETF inflows and continuing to expand its global payments network. However, the price of this altcoin is still well below its 2025 highs, leading many investors to believe that the market has not fully absorbed these positive factors.

Japan's accelerated adoption of digital assets also supports this long-term outlook. The country's cryptocurrency-friendly reforms, expanding blockchain infrastructure, and growing SBI Ripple Asia partnerships continue to strengthen XRP's role in cross-border payments and global settlements. As institutional adoption and real-world applications expand, many analysts believe these fundamentals will eventually be reflected in the price of XRP.

For now, the market focus remains firmly locked on the resistance level of $1.145. A decisive break through this level will significantly strengthen the bullish case, while continued stability above $1.08 suggests that buyers still have control as XRP attempts to establish the next major uptrend.