XRP's price surged by up to 3.85% on October 17, reaching a two-week high of $0.566, diverging from a broader crypto market decline of 1%. The surge is linked to speculation around the SEC potentially missing a crucial filing deadline in its legal case against Ripple. If verified, this could weaken the SEC's appeal against Judge Analisa Torres' ruling from August that favored Ripple. Additionally, pro-XRP Republican nominee Deaton's support in the Massachusetts Senate race might impact XRP's price positively, as he criticized incumbent Elizabeth Warren's anti-crypto stance during a recent debate. Deaton advocates for the fair treatment of XRP, suggesting that his increasing electoral prospects could attract investors. Notably, XRP has bounced off a key support level aligning with its 200-week exponential moving average and aims for a close above the 50-week EMA to confirm a bullish trend. A successful breakout could target a significant resistance level around $0.691.

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