RPL Climbs +15% Today Saturn One Upgrade Paying Off! Rocket Pool Analysis
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RPL/USDT on Binance just gained +14.80% in 24 hours to $2.56, hitting a high of $2.85 with strong volume, 955,935 RPL traded + $2.38M USDT!
Why the continued surge?
Real drivers on February 20, 2026,
Saturn One Upgrade Success Launched Feb 18, MEGAPOOLs live, withdrawal buffer active, and RPL fee switch now capturing protocol revenue in ETH turning RPL deflationary and directly tied to staking/profit. Post-upgrade momentum keeps pushing price higher!
Technical Uptrend Continuation Building on explosive breakout from $1.35-1.71 lows, with bullish EMA alignment (25/50/100 upward), sustained Bollinger expansion, and SAR bullish. Volume supports the move.
DeFi & Staking Rotation Late Feb 2026 rotation favoring liquid staking protocols Rocket Pool benefiting from Ethereum growth, rate cut hopes, and real revenue accrual for holders.
On-Chain Strength Increased active addresses, staking volume, and whale accumulation post-upgrade sentiment very bullish for RPL as revenue-generating token.
Quick technicals from the chart,
Strong continuation above key levels $2.20-2.40, testing resistance $2.85-3.00.
EMAs fully bullish, price riding upper Bollinger momentum intact.
RSI positive, watch hold above $2.40 for more upside.
Short-term outlook,
Bullish if holds $2.40+, Could push to $3.00-3.50+ (next fib/resistance) or higher with continued adoption.
Risks: High volatility (post-upgrade profit-taking possible), broader market dip, or execution issues. RPL has strong staking DeFi utility now.
Disclaimer
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments are extremely volatile and risky. The author may hold positions in mentioned assets. Always conduct thorough research and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
