The Dogecoin price is currently correcting after two weeks of intense price upticks that saw it reach $0.426 for the first time since its massive 2021 bull run. However, as is normal after such a crazy rally, the Dogecoin price now seems to be undergoing a brief correction as a few holders start taking profits or exiting their positions overall. Notably, the Dogecoin price is down by 8.5% in the past 24 hours and 13% since it reached $0.426.

Interestingly, this correction was called by a crypto analyst on social media platform X. According to crypto analyst Kevin, recent Dogecoin price action has led to the creation of a weird Dogecoin symmetrical triangle pattern, which could either lead to a correction or a continued upside move.

Analyst Says Symmetrical Triangle Favors Price Correction

Dogecoin has begun consolidating, which is quite normal before the continuation of a rally. As crypto analyst Kevin noted using the 1-hour candlestick timeframe, Dogecoin has been consolidating since November 12. This consolidation has been characterized by the creation of lower highs and higher lows, giving rise to a symmetrical triangle pattern. 

Considering that it is coming from a bullish move, the symmetrical triangle has the highest chance of breaking to the upside. However, the analyst noted that there’s a higher chance of correction, especially due to the daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) signalling an overbought condition above 90. At the time of his prediction, Dogecoin was trading around $0.39. Since then, its price has declined further, reinforcing the case of a correction.

In the event of continued downward movement, Kevin identified a key support zone between $0.30 and $0.26, which aligns with the golden pocket retracement levels. This range represents a potential 30-40% correction from Dogecoin’s recent top at $0.426. “That’s a 30-40% correction from the local top, which in a bull market is a perfect size correction,” he said. 

Keeping in mind the lingering bullish sentiment, Kevin acknowledged in a follow-up post that the Dogecoin price could defy his expectations, and he might be wrong about the consolidation leading to a major correction. 

He suggested the possibility that the symmetrical triangle might actually be a bull flag pattern, which is more typically associated with bullish breakouts. If this is the case, the pattern could pave the way for an upward breakout that would drive the Dogecoin price toward a guaranteed target of $0.90.

Current State Of Dogecoin Price

At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at $0.37, having decreased by 8.5% in the past 24 hours. Nevertheless, Dogecoin is still on track to finish November with the best monthly gains in over three years. The next few days will be crucial in determining how this plays out; whether the consolidation phase resolves with a sharp correction or a rally to new highs. 

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The XRP price has just had its biggest 24-hour surge in years to reach its highest level in over two years. Particularly, XRP surged by about 22% in a few hours to reach $0.8386. This intriguing surge has brought into focus XRP’s potential to challenge the narrative of it being dead. 

Ironically, this XRP surge is tied to SEC Chair Gary Gensler. This is because the SEC Chair recently made an announcement hinting at what seems like a looming resignation, which seems to have fueled optimism among crypto investors.

Why Did XRP Surge Amidst Market Corrections?

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, known for his crackdown on Ripple, XRP, and the entire crypto market, made an announcement today regarding his role in the commission. Interestingly, his remarks carried the tone of a farewell speech, reflecting on his journey with the SEC and its staff while hinting at a departure. 

This doesn’t come as a surprise, as president-elect Donald Trump has made it a part of his campaign to fire Gensler after he’s sworn into office to appeal to crypto investors. Also, it aligns with the tradition of heads of institutions like the SEC to resign down when a new administration from a different political party takes office.

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Beyond the recent remarks by Gary Gensler, the XRP price has also gained momentum from a favorable ruling for Ripple in its ongoing dispute with the SEC. US Judge Phyllis Hamilton recently granted a joint motion for entry of judgement of the plantiff’s claims. Basically, what this means is that the Court has granted Ripple’s request for a hold on individual state law claims until a resolution could be achieved. This ruling represents another minor victory for Ripple as the legal battle stretches on, with a trial date now set for January 21 of next year.

What Does A Gensler Resign Mean For XRP?

The latest XRP rally is a tease of what’s in store for the XRP price in the longer term if Gary Gensler eventually leaves his position as Chairman of the SEC. Firstly, Gensler’s resignation could influence the trajectory of the Ripple-SEC lawsuit. A new SEC chair with a more crypto-friendly perspective might withdraw the appeal against Ripple, essentially removing a great burden that has slowed down XRP price growth. 

Beyond the Ripple case, Gensler’s departure could signal a broader shift in the SEC’s regulatory approach to the crypto industry. US president-elect Donald Trump has said he wants the US to be the ‘crypto capital of the planet’. This misson would undoubtedly be reflected through the SEC. This could result in the approval of more exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on cryptocurrencies, including XRP. 

At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $0.81.

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