# Bitcoin holds above $71k as XRP tests $1.28 support, ETH eyes $2.20

**Published:** 2026-08-02T08:41:30.632Z  
**Topic:** Ripple Xrp  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/39f7f028-0959-4042-95cb-109505d9ee55

Bitcoin steadies at $71,210, ETH at $2,203, XRP near $1.33; watch key EMA, Fibonacci and Goldman Sachs ETF exit for price direction.

Bitcoin traded at $71,210 on Monday, just above its 50‑day EMA of $70,752, keeping the crypto market in a tentative bullish zone while XRP hovered near the pivotal $1.28 support level that could trigger a deeper slide if broken【1】.  

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| BTC price | $71,210 |
| BTC 24h change | +2.5% |
| Key level | 50‑day EMA $70,752 |
| Catalyst | EMA hold, parallel channel bias |
| ETH price | $2,203 |
| ETH 24h change | +3.5% |
| Key level | 50‑day EMA $2,163 |
| XRP price | $1.33 |
| XRP 24h change | Stable |
| Key level | $1.28 support |

## Bitcoin’s EMA hold and channel dynamics  
Bitcoin’s price sits a hair above the 50‑day EMA, a technical floor that, if breached, would expose the lower channel base near $65,872. The daily RSI at 54 and a positive MACD suggest momentum has cooled but remains constructive. Immediate upside resistance lies at the channel’s upper edge around $72,576; a close above could open a path toward the 100‑day EMA near $75,291 and eventually the 200‑day EMA at $83,087【1】.  

## Ethereum’s near‑term bias and Fibonacci targets  
Ethereum is trading at $2,203, also above its 50‑day EMA of $2,163 and the 23.6 % Fibonacci retracement at $2,138. The coin has nudged past the horizontal channel top near $2,148, hinting at a possible breakout. Resistance zones sit at the 38.2 % Fibonacci level $2,380, then the 100‑day EMA around $2,353, and the 200‑day EMA near $2,602. A break below the pivot cluster could expose the channel floor near $1,748【1】.  

## XRP’s support test and institutional pressure  
XRP remains at $1.33, below its 50‑day EMA of $1.41, and is testing the $1.28 support that has held despite recent volatility. The level aligns with a 23.6 % Fibonacci retracement and has historically defended the price. A close below $1.28 could see the token fall to $1.18, then $1.11, and potentially $1.00 if broader market stress intensifies【2】. The price pressure is compounded by Goldman Sachs’ exit from its $154 million XRP ETF position, a move that signaled institutional retreat from altcoins while maintaining a $700 million Bitcoin allocation【2】.  

## What to watch  
- Bitcoin: watch for a close above $72,576 to confirm a breakout toward the 100‑day EMA.  
- Ethereum: monitor the $2,380 38.2 % Fibonacci level for resistance; a break could target the 100‑day EMA.  
- XRP: the $1.28 support line; a break may trigger moves to $1.18 and $1.11, with broader market sentiment influencing the depth of the decline.  

The three leading cryptocurrencies are perched at critical technical thresholds. Bitcoin’s EMA hold offers a modest upside bias, but a breach could reshape the near‑term landscape. Ethereum’s potential breakout hinges on clearing its next Fibonacci resistance, while XRP’s fate may be decided by the $1.28 support and the ripple effects of institutional ETF exits. The interplay of these levels will shape market direction in the coming days.

## Sources
1. Mitrade — [Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC holds...](https://www.mitrade.com/au/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1628198-20260413)
2. AOL — [Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction: What Happens If XRP Loses the $1.28 Support?](https://www.aol.com/articles/ripple-xrp-price-prediction-happens-113936000.html)

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