The cryptocurrency market is closing April on a stronger note, with total market capitalization rising 1.48% in the past 24 hours to reach $2.56 trillion. This upward momentum is largely fueled by increasing institutional inflows, helping major cryptocurrencies maintain key price levels.
Bitcoin's price touched $76,466 on April 20. The digital currency tested the upper boundary of a four-hour ascending channel that's been in play since February lows.
XRP price is at $1.4311 on April 20, as the 4H chart shows a symmetrical triangle reaching its apex simultaneously with a bearish MACD crossover, compressing an imminent directional resolution into the tightest point of the pattern.