Crypto market analyst Tyler Hill has suggested that XRP and Stellar‘s XLM are displaying early technical signs of a potential trend reversal, as both digital assets repeatedly attract buying interest during recent price declines. Hill’s comments come amid an ongoing debate in the crypto community over whether the broader market has established a bottom or could still face another significant downturn in the months ahead.
Buyers hold key zones in recent pullbacks
Tyler Hill specializes in technical analysis within the cryptocurrency sector and has shared his views in a recent YouTube video. According to Hill, analysis of about three weeks of price action after the highs near August 21 and 22 reveals that both XRP and XLM have consistently bounced from what he calls major “buy zones” and “golden zones.”
On the four-hour chart, Hill noted that XRP generated several bullish divergence signals while the price was falling, which were followed by short-term moves upward each time it reached these zones. He interprets these reactions as meaningful, saying that buyers have stepped in reliably rather than letting the price drop below essential support levels. From Hill’s perspective, this repeated behavior suggests that selling pressure may be easing.
Every time XRP approached major buy zones, buyers consistently provided support instead of allowing price to break directly below critical levels, suggesting weakening momentum from sellers.
A similar pattern was observed in XLM, where Hill points out that the asset repeatedly attracted buyers both at local “buy zones” and within a broader macro golden zone. This resulted in a minor uptrend after its previous drop. He draws a contrast to past bear-market periods, when sharp rallies were often met with strong selling, and little demand emerged to absorb the move.
Mini dictionary: Bullish divergence, a technical indicator where price falls to a new low while momentum indicators (such as RSI) do not, often suggesting that selling pressure is decreasing and a potential reversal may follow.
Volume and scenario analysis
Hill highlighted trading volume as another reason for optimism. He observed that the initial upward move in XRP saw relatively high trading activity, but trading volume declined as prices pulled back. Hill interprets this divergence between price and volume as a sign that the correction may lack the strength needed to break sellers’ control, implying the possibility of renewed upward action if buying interest returns.
If trading volume surges again during a new price advance, the short-term case for $XRP and $XLM strengthening improves, according to Hill’s analysis.
However, Hill cautioned that technical indicators alone do not guarantee that a market bottom is in place. He stated that XRP could still revisit major support around $0.84 to $0.85 under broad market stress or a sudden negative event, but he would consider such a move an accumulation opportunity rather than a reason to abandon the thesis.
Context for traders and investors
The analysis by Tyler Hill targets a market where investors remain uncertain about future direction, with some expecting renewed selloffs in October and November. By highlighting differences in recent price structure compared to prior major declines, Hill has amplified debate over whether assets like XRP and XLM could lead a reversal from the current lows.
| Asset | Key Support (Buy Zone) | Recent Volume Trend | Potential Downside Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| XRP | Noted at several “buy zones” on 4-hour chart | High during upswing, lower on pullback | $0.84–$0.85 |
| XLM | Short-term “buy zones” and macro “golden zone” | Mirrors XRP, volume decreases on down moves | Not specified |
Stellar (XLM) is the native token of the Stellar network, which is designed to enable fast and affordable cross-border payments, often targeting financial institutions and emerging markets.
Tyler Hill’s cautious tone underlines ongoing market uncertainty, leaving open both the potential for short-term bullish activity and the risk of additional declines.




