Ripple (XRP) is primed for a slingshot effect in the weeks to come. The above daily chart for XRP/USD shows that the last time the Bollinger Band Width dropped near the current level, it lead to a sling shot effect. This means that the price retraced a bit and then shot up in the opposite direction with enormous strength. If we compare the BBW profile between November and December of 2017 with that of November and December of 2018, we can see a strong similarity. The BBW indicator is following in the same path as it did back in 2017 between November and December before the ultimate bull run. The price is likely to continue to climb towards the third quarter of the month. After that, it isVideo Description

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