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Ripple is sharpening its argument that it can help institutions move value across traditional rails, stablecoins, and blockchain networks. On March 2, DTCC’s National Securities Clearing Corporation updated its MPID directory to add Ripple-owned “Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC” for its first trade. The entry appears under the OTC column. A day later, Ripple […]
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The XRP price returned to a technical level that, historically, has defined some of its most explosive rallies. After enduring a sharp 62% correction that culminated in a drop toward $1.10 on February 6, the token is once again testing its long-term ascending support trendline. Amid this, the broader crypto market has shown signs of recovery this week, offering some relief. On Wednesday, the XRP price rebounded roughly 6%, while Bitcoin (BTC) climbed back above the critical $70,000 level, restoring a measure of optimism across risk assets despite ongoing global tensions. Historic XRP Price Support  In a Wednesday report, market analyst Sam Daodu pointed out that the XRP price is sitting on the same rising trendline that has historically preceded dramatic upside moves — including a 630% rally in 2024 and an extraordinary surge of more than 60,000% in 2017.  Related Reading: CFTC Chair Says Crypto Perps Approval Is Close — Why This Is Huge For Hyperliquid? What makes this retest different, Daodu noted, is that it is happening for the first time with a fully established spot XRP Exchange-traded fund (ETF) infrastructure behind it. Since their launch in November 2025, US spot XRP exchange-traded funds have attracted $1.24 billion in cumulative inflows over four consecutive positive months. Approximately 797 million XRP are now held in ETF custody.  At the same time, institutional wallets accumulated an additional 170 million XRP during the most recent price dip. Ripple also re-locked 700 million XRP into escrow on March 1, maintaining its standard release cycle and limiting new supply from entering the market. March seasonality adds another layer to the setup. Over the past 12 years, XRP has delivered an average return of 18% in March, making it statistically the strongest month of the first quarter.  $4 Target Emerges From a technical standpoint, the $1.27 level represents the first area of support to monitor. It aligns with the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level and has served as a bear market floor throughout the correction.  Below that, the $1.10–$1.11 zone marks the precise location of the long-term ascending trendline that held in February. A decisive break beneath $1.10 would represent the first failure of this channel since 2015 and could expose the XRP price to a deeper pullback toward $0.85–$1.00. Related Reading: MARA Revises Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, Opens Door To Selling $3.5 Billion In BTC On the upside, $1.47 stands as the nearest Fibonacci resistance, followed closely by the $1.50 neckline of the double bottom. A sustained close above $1.50 would confirm the pattern and project a move toward $1.68–$1.70. Beyond that range, on-chain data shows roughly 1.85 billion XRP accumulated between $1.76 and $1.80, a zone where holders may look to exit at breakeven, potentially creating substantial resistance.  The most significant supply cluster lies between $2.40 and $2.60; a weekly close above that band would invalidate the broader descending structure and signal a more decisive trend reversal. Combining historical March strength, capitulation signals, and structural supply constraints, Daodu suggests the XRP price could potentially reach a range between $2.50 and $4.00 by late 2026. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com

XRP price started a decent increase above $1.420. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.450 zone. XRP price started a decent upward move above the $1.4320 zone. The price is now trading above $1.420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $1.3880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.450. XRP Price Extends Gains XRP price started a decent upward move above $1.40 and $1.420, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.450 resistance. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $1.3880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls even pumped the price toward the $1.4650 zone. A high was formed at $1.4739 and the price started a consolidation phase. There was a drop below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3362 swing low to the $1.4739 high. The price is now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.4420 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.450 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.4750. A clear move above the $1.4750 resistance might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.520 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.550. Downside Correction? If XRP fails to clear the $1.4420 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.420 level. The next major support is near the $1.4050 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3362 swing low to the $1.4739 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.4050 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3880. The next major support sits near the $1.3680 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.350. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.420 and $1.4050. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4420 and $1.4750.

XRP is approaching a pivotal technical moment as it pushes against the 200 EMA while holding firm at the base of a descending channel. With support still intact and momentum building near resistance, the chart is compressing into a potential breakout setup. A confirmed move above the EMA could shift short-term sentiment, while failure would keep the broader corrective structure in play. XRP Tests The 200 EMA Barrier According to technical analyst Egrag Crypto, XRP is currently attempting a significant breakthrough as it pushes against the 200 EMA. This move has the community questioning if the bulls finally have enough momentum to sustain the climb. While the immediate price action is encouraging, the next few days are critical for determining whether this is a genuine trend shift or merely a temporary spike. Related Reading: XRP Price Begins Consolidation, Breakout Pressure Gradually Builds The primary condition for a bullish transition is a weekly candle close above the 200 EMA and the $1.55 horizontal resistance. Achieving this would signal a surge in short-term strength and a meaningful shift in market momentum. Despite this push, XRP remains confined within a long-term descending channel, suggesting the broader macro structure is still technically corrective. Egrag highlights two major upside targets for those looking for a “bullish expansion.” First, the $1.55 level must be reclaimed and held to solidify current strength. If successful, the next major milestone is a weekly close above $2.20, which would likely trigger a more aggressive upward move.  A rejection at or below the $1.55 mark would likely result in a liquidity sweep toward the $1.26 level. If the selling pressure intensifies from there, the downside risk extends much further, with potential targets sitting in the $0.95–$0.85 range.  Channel Floor Holding — Buyers Step In In a recent market update, analyst Jonathan Carter revealed that XRP’s descending channel support is holding remarkably strong. The altcoin is currently trading near the lower boundary of this multi-month descending channel on the daily chart, a zone that has historically acted as a springboard for price recoveries.  Related Reading: XRP Triangle Could Point To Support Between $0.60 And $0.90 The focus for traders now shifts to a confirmed bounce from this support level. If the daily chart can print a strong reversal candle, it would validate the channel’s integrity and signal the start of a new upward leg.  Should the bulls successfully ignite this bounce, Carter has outlined a series of ambitious price targets. The initial recovery would likely target $1.50 and $1.80, with a successful breach of those levels opening the door for a climb toward $2.35 and $2.70. In a full bullish extension, the analysis points to macro targets at $3.10 and $3.55. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Ripple’s push into traditional finance appears to have taken another step forward after its institutional brokerage platform, Hidden Road, was listed in the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) directory under the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).  The implications of this development, which recently went live, are massive for both Ripple and XRP. Members of the XRP community are seeing the development as a signal that Ripple is steadily positioning itself inside the infrastructure that powers conventional financial markets. Hidden Road’s DTCC Listing Places Ripple Inside Wall Street’s Infrastructure On March 2, 2026, a quiet but seismic event occurred in the crypto world. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, the backbone of the US securities market, officially added Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC to its National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) Market Participant Identifiers directory.  Related Reading: Ripple Exec Clears The Air On Blocked XRP Transactions – When Does It Happen? Ripple’s decision to acquire Hidden Road was already one of the boldest moves the crypto industry had ever seen. Hidden Road, now operating as Ripple Prime following Ripple’s $1.25 billion acquisition in 2025, is a global prime brokerage. Before Ripple acquired the company, Hidden Road was already processing financing trades for over 300 institutional clients, moving approximately $3 trillion annually.  Gaining a listing on the NSCC directory grants a firm direct operational standing within the post-trade workflows used by the world’s largest financial institutions. Ripple has done something no crypto company has done before: it has embedded itself into the very machinery of Wall Street. The NSCC listing means Ripple Prime can now process over-the-counter trades through the NSCC’s centralized clearing system.  Ripple’s former CTO, David Schwartz, also acknowledged the development on X, responding to a post about the update with the short remark: “Seems important.” Interestingly, Schwartz also noted that the update comes from something that’s been in the works since a bit before Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road and rebranding to Ripple Prime was 100% final. XRP Holders See The Writing On The Wall The XRP community’s reaction has been a mix of serious institutional analysis and unmistakable excitement. Many holders see the DTCC listing as the clearest signal yet that Ripple is no longer building toward mainstream finance but is now arriving inside it. That perspective gained further traction after David Schwartz publicly reacted to the update with his brief response. Related Reading: The Uncomfortable Truth About XRP That Shows How High Price Can Actually Go “Important milestone for Ripple Prime,” wrote one X user. Another X user known as SMQKE noted that Ripple’s Hidden Road acquisition and the recent move will supercharge XRP’s utility.  The contention is that Ripple Prime will start to gradually move parts of its post-trade processes onto the XRP Ledger. Even if only a portion of that institutional volume were to eventually move through XRPL-based settlement systems, the development could significantly increase blockchain activity tied to Ripple’s ecosystem. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Digital Ascension Group CEO Jake Claver is still arguing that XRP could reach both three-digit and four-digit price territory before 2030, even if the US Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is not yet in place. In his latest YouTube comments, Claver framed that outcome not as a simple market cycle call, but as a function of utility, liquidity, and a potential supply shock tied to institutional adoption. Could the Clarity Act Be The Trigger For $1,000 XRP? His central point is that XRP would need to reach a much higher price before it could be used at the scale he envisions for back-end settlement across tokenized markets. “I really think three and four digits are both possible prior to the Clarity Act,” Claver said. “I think that three digits is much more likely prior to the Clarity Act and four digits could absolutely come after the Clarity Act. And the reason for that is it really can’t start being used for back-end settlement till it’s at least three digits at scale.” That logic sits at the heart of his thesis. Claver is not describing price appreciation as a side effect of utility arriving later. He is arguing the reverse: that XRP must first reach what he called a kind of critical mass in price and liquidity before large-scale settlement usage can begin. In his telling, a low-priced asset would not have the bandwidth required to handle settlement flows tied to markets such as equities, foreign exchange, commodities, or tokenized real-world assets. Related Reading: Pundit Explains How XRP Becomes A Global Reserve Asset He also argued that XRP is positioned unusually well for that transition. Claver said banks can already hold crypto to settle transactions, citing what he described as authority from the OCC, and added that XRP is “already a commodity” in the US in his view. He pointed to XRP’s listing on Bitnomial against USD and its treatment there alongside Bitcoin and Ether as part of that reasoning. From there, the argument becomes more aggressive. Claver said a crisis moment could trigger the kind of supply shock needed to force XRP materially higher. “I think it’s in a unique position to be used in a crisis moment and we’ll have a supply shock that pushes it to at least three digits,” he said. “But four digits could happen before the Clarity Act, but I think I don’t have a certainty on that. It could be that four digits does not happen until after the Clarity Act is passed.” In a separate video, Claver addressed whether XRP could still appreciate meaningfully by 2030 even if his broader “domino theory” for adoption never fully plays out. His answer was yes, but with limits. Without simultaneous demand from exchanges, institutions, markets, and potentially retail, he said the “big exponential move” would be hard to achieve, even if ETFs continue to consume available supply in OTC venues and dark pools. Related Reading: US-Iran War Sparks Crypto Fear, But XRP Stands Out He rejected the idea of a fixed repricing or peg, arguing that XRP would need a dynamic price that can keep rising as network volume expands. “It needs to be dynamic and fluid,” Claver said. “If it is fixed or stagnant like it would be if it was pegged, it doesn’t provide the same bandwidth over the long term.” He tied that to a much broader forecast, saying he believes 80% of global value will be tokenized by the end of 2030 and that XRP will settle that back-end activity. To illustrate the “critical mass” concept, Claver compared XRP to ETF adoption thresholds. He said an ETF may need to reach $100 million before certain institutions can participate meaningfully, because of position limits and minimum allocation sizes. XRP, he argued, faces a similar hurdle: without enough liquidity first, meaningful institutional use does not begin; without that use, the extreme price targets many holders discuss do not materialize. The result is a thesis that rises or falls on one key assumption: that markets will need XRP to be expensive before they can use it at scale. If that demand shock arrives, Claver sees room for a rapid repricing. If it does not, he suggested, the four-digit scenario remains out of reach. At press time, XRP traded at $1.4067. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

Crypto analyst Javon Marks has predicted that the XRP price could rally 680% against Bitcoin, reaching $10 in the process. The analyst also indicated that the altcoin could rally higher, reaching the $15 target.  XRP Price Eyes 680% Rally Against Bitcoin In an X post, Javon Marks stated that the XRP price against Bitcoin looks to be setting up for an over 680% run, which could spark a larger rally for the altcoin. He noted that this could lead to a move to the $10 price point for XRP. The analyst added that this price rally aligns with the current measured move target, which is above $15.  Related Reading: Why XRP Is Being Hailed As The Top Trade Over Bitcoin And Ethereum An XRP price rally to as high as $15 would mark new all-time highs (ATHs) for the altcoin. Marks had, in an earlier analysis, alluded to how XRP outran Bitcoin by over 240%, when it rose by over 570%. As such, the analyst is confident that the altcoin could again significantly outperform the leading crypto.  His accompanying chart showed that the XRP price could record this 680% rally against Bitcoin next year, a period which could mark a new bull market cycle for the crypto market. It is worth noting that XRP was one of the standout performers at the start of the year, outperforming Bitcoin and other major crypto assets, which led to CNBC describing it as the trade of the year.  At the moment, the XRP price is facing downside pressure alongside Bitcoin and the broader crypto market due to the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran. XRP has typically mirrored BTC’s price action during this period, declining when Bitcoin does and rallying when it does.   XRP’s Price Action Is Still Corrective In an X post, crypto analyst Egrag crypto stated that the XRP price is still inside a descending channel and that momentum is currently corrective, not impulsive. As long as the altcoin remains within this channel, the analyst declared that XRP is in a distribution phase rather than a breakout.  Related Reading: XRP Mirrors The Russell 2000, What This Means And Why It’s Important For the XRP price to flip bullish, Egrag Crypto stated that the first trigger will be $1.55, with a major invalidation of the bearish structure a weekly close above $2.20. A rally to this level could trigger a bullish continuation, opening the door to a rally to between $2.70 and $3.60, and then a new ATH will be on the cards.  For the bearish scenario, Egrag Crypto predicted that the XRP price could drop to the $0.95 to $0.85 macro support if the altcoin faces rejection below the $1.55 level. He stated that there is a higher probability of the altcoin facing a deeper sweep to the downside than an early breakout reclaim.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.35, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

The company added managed custody, virtual account collections, and fiat-to-stablecoin settlement capabilities, positioning itself as a single provider for enterprise digital asset payments across 60 markets.

XRP price failed to stay above $1.420 and started a downside correction. The price is now holding the $1.3320 support and might aim for another increase. XRP price started a downside correction and declined below $1.380. The price is now trading below $1.3740 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above $1.3320. XRP Price Dips To Support XRP price failed to stay above $1.40 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price dipped below the $1.3920 and $1.3880 levels to enter a negative zone. The price even dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.2702 swing low to the $1.4330 high. Besides, there is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls are now active above the $1.3320 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3750 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.370 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.3880 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.40. A clear move above the $1.40 resistance might send the price toward the $1.4320 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.450 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.50. Downside Break? If XRP fails to clear the $1.3880 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3320 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.2702 swing low to the $1.4330 high. The next major support is near the $1.3085 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3085 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.2880. The next major support sits near the $1.2650 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.250. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.3320 and $1.3085. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3880 and $1.4000.

Currently sitting under $1.5, the XRP price is projected to reach $100, representing a more than 6,500% increase. While this bullish forecast may seem ambitious given the cryptocurrency’s low price and slow growth over the years, analysts and market participants still believe a surge to $100 is inevitable. They base their outlooks on the expansion of the tokenization industry, predicting that such growth could become a catalyst for XRP, which recently entered this new and thriving market via its XRP Ledger (XRPL). Tokenization Growth To Fuel $100 XRP Price In a recent analysis report, market expert X Finance Bull made a compelling case for XRP’s future, predicting its price could ultimately soar above $100. This optimistic outlook is primarily based on the rapid growth anticipated in the tokenization sector, which the report estimates could leap from a current valuation of $20 billion to an astonishing $200 trillion.   Related Reading: CMT-Certified Expert Flags Bitcoin Buy Signal, Is It Time To Go All In On BTC? With XRP at the center of this multi-trillion–dollar growth, driven by the XRP Ledger, X Finance Bull believes that the estimated growth of the tokenization market could potentially fuel a price surge to $100. Further supporting his bullish forecast, the analyst shared a video featuring Bitwise Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Matt Hougan, who echoed similar optimistic projections for the tokenization industry.  Hougan highlighted his enthusiasm for the sector, drawing comparisons to traditional asset classes to underscore its potential scale. He noted that global stocks are valued at approximately $110 trillion, bonds at $140 trillion, real estate at $250 trillion, and ETFs at $30 trillion, suggesting that tokenization could ultimately tap markets of comparable size.  Based on the valuation and continued growth of these asset classes, Hougan projected that the overall tokenization market could grow by 10,000 times, with room to grow further in the future.  XRP’s Correlation With The Tokenization Sector XRP’s connection to the tokenization market is already being built through the XRP Ledger. As of 2026, XRPL hosts approximately $2.3 billion in tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs), a figure that jumped sharply from $991 million at the start of the year. The over $1.3 billion added in just two months underscores the already accelerating pace of institutional adoption.  The XRPL is specifically designed to make tokenization accessible to financial institutions without the overhead of complex smart contracts. Its in-built features, including a native decentralized exchange (DEX), automated market makers (AMM), near-instant settlement, and low transaction costs, give it structural advantages over larger programmable networks like Ethereum.  Related Reading: 5 Monthly Red Candles: How XRP Is About To Create A Historical Losing Streak For asset managers and bankers seeking to issue and manage tokenized securities, these capabilities can significantly reduce developmental costs and operational risks. The Ledger is already being used to tokenize government debt, with recent reports revealing an increase in tokenized US Treasury holdings on the blockchain network.    X Finance Bull’s $100 thesis for XRP assumes that if the global tokenization market skyrockets to $200 trillion and XRPL captures a meaningful share of that settlement activity, the downstream demand for XRP, its native token, could increase substantially. Under such a scenario, sustained capital inflows and transaction volume across the network could drive the cryptocurrency to a much higher valuation.   Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Amonyx recently drew attention to a CNBC video in which XRP was described as the hottest crypto trader of the year, ahead of Bitcoin and Ethereum. This comes as the XRP ETFs continue to see inflows even as other crypto funds see outflows.  Why The Altcoin Is The Top Trade Over Bitcoin and Ethereum In an X post, Amonyx shared the CNBC video in which XRP was described as the top trade ahead of Bitcoin and Ethereum. The analyst then questioned whether the market was seeing something or about to. CNBC’s Mackenzie Sigalos noted that the token was already gaining a lot of attention towards the end of last year, with investors piling into the XRP ETFs while the spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw outflows.  Related Reading: What Happens To The XRP Price If It Follows The Amazon Trend And Begins Parabola She further stated that these investors likely saw XRP as a less crowded trade than Bitcoin and Ethereum as crypto prices declined in the fourth quarter of last year. Sigalos added that this trade had paid off, considering that the altcoin recorded a 20% gain at the start of the year. Meanwhile, she also touched on XRP’s use case and why it might be gaining so much attention.  The CNBC news host noted that XRP and Solana are the two most popular altcoins right now and that XRP has gained prominence for its utility in cross-border payments. Sigalos also suggested that XRP, alongside Solana, may have an edge over Bitcoin and Ethereum in terms of having more room to rally to the upside.  Regarding blockchain adoption, she noted that users and investors may be turning to cheaper, faster networks like Solana over Bitcoin and Ethereum, especially for payments and tokenization. The XRP Ledger is also gaining traction for tokenization, recently surpassing Solana in terms of tokenized value on the network, according to RWA.xyz.  XRP ETFs Continue To See Inflows SoSoValue data shows that the XRP ETFs continue to see daily net inflows even as the crypto market wavers. These funds are currently on a five-day streak of consecutive net inflows and have notably only seen six days of outflows since the start of the year. They currently boast net assets of $1.02 billion, which represents 1.20% of XRP’s market cap. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP’s $15 Target Has Still Not Changed – Here’s Why However, the XRP funds recorded lower inflows than the Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana funds last week. A CoinShares report revealed that the XRP funds saw weekly flows of $1.9 million last week. On the other hand, the BTC, ETH, and SOL funds recorded weekly flows of $881.5 million, $116.9 million, and $53.8 million.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.36, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price failed to surpass $1.4320 and started downside correction. The price is now holding the $1.3550 support and might aim for another increase. XRP price started a downside correction and declined below $1.40. The price is now trading above $1.370 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key contracting triangle forming with resistance at $1.4080 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above $1.350. XRP Price Holds Support XRP price failed to stay above $1.420 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price dipped below the $1.4050 and $1.40 levels to enter a negative zone. The price even dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.2702 swing low to the $1.4329 high. Besides, there is a key contracting triangle forming with resistance at $1.4080 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls are now active above the $1.3650 zone. The price is now trading above $1.370 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.4050 level and the triangle’s trend line. The first major resistance is near the $1.4320 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.450. A clear move above the $1.450 resistance might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.520 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.550. Downside Continuation? If XRP fails to clear the $1.4050 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.370 level. The next major support is near the $1.3515 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.2702 swing low to the $1.4329 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3515 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3080. The next major support sits near the $1.2850 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.2620. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.370 and $1.3515. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4050 and $1.4320.

Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints, have sent shockwaves through global markets, driving oil price volatility, rattling currencies, and exposing vulnerabilities in cross-border trade flows. The Strait of Hormuz chaos could spark the XRP moment, and Ripple’s new financial era has ignited amid global oil turmoil.  Crypto analyst Pumpius revealed on X that the Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of the global oil flows, but the US and Israel strikes on Iran have slashed vessel traffic by 70%. According to coverage from Reuters and The New York Times (NYT), major tankers are suspending operations.  How Ripple Positions Itself As A Payments Infrastructure Play This Strait serves as a critical energy lifeline for major Asian economies, including China, India, Japan, and South Korea, which rely heavily on the 70-80% route for crude imports. With limited bypass alternative routes, even partial disruption threatens severe supply shocks, and the possibility of oil surging past $100 per barrel becomes high, a risk scenario highlighted by Al Jazeera. Related Reading: Why XRP Retail Holders Are Positioned Ahead Of Institutional Adoption Pumpius suggested that this geopolitical firestorm could accelerate Ripple’s and XRP revolution. With the ISO 20022 adoption ramping up and the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on the horizon, Ripple technology could be positioned as the backbone of a new, resilient global financial order, bypassing chokepoints of fiat chaos. While the crypto markets held relatively steady over the weekend, the US open on Monday could unleash the risk-off waves. For XRP, this might be the catalyst for escalating a faster shift to digital assets. Why Dubai Is Quietly Building On XRP Ledger The growing adoption of the XRP Ledger by UAE companies is no coincidence. An analyst known as Xfinancebull has stated that Ripple is the first blockchain payments provider to receive licensing approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) within the country’s International Financial Centre. This milestone grants Ripple full regulatory authorization to offer cross-border crypto payment services in the UAE. Related Reading: XRP Ledger Positioned For Real World Asset Explosion As Securitize Teases $400-T Market With regulatory approval secured, major real-world asset projects are now building directly on the XRP Ledger. Billiton Diamond has tokenized $280 million in certified diamonds on XRPL, with assets secured by Ripple Custody and infrastructure support from Ctrl Alt. At the same time, real estate title deeds are being tokenized with the Dubai Land Department through the same pipeline. Meanwhile, the total real-world assets (RWA) have surpassed $2 billion. The UAE continued to prefer the XRP Ledger because Ripple already has the regulatory green light that other chains are waiting for. Ripple holds more than 60 licenses globally, including approvals from the DFSA, MAS, NYDFS, and the Central Bank of Ireland. Also, the regulated infrastructure tends to attract institutional flows; this is not theory, but what is happening right in Dubai. “From diamond today to real estate next, the rest is time, and XRP is really taking over,” Xfinancebull noted. Featured image from Render, chart from Tradingview.com

Recent commentary from crypto analyst Egragcrypto has stirred fresh debate around the XRP price’s long-term trajectory. In a recent X post, the analyst pointed to a potential high-volatility phase ahead, suggesting that even a short-term drop could set the stage for a powerful rally. His chart outlines both risk and opportunity, framing the coming period as decisive for patient investors. The Meaning Behind The XRP Price ‘Face-Melting Phase’ According to Egragcrypto’s outlook, XRP may be approaching what he describes as a dramatic expansion phase. The analyst emphasized that this stage is unlikely to be comfortable for market participants. He framed the move as one that historically rewards traders who withstand early volatility rather than those seeking immediate confirmation. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Price Surge To $500,000 As Ribbon Fractal Emerges In his view, even if price follows the projected yellow downside path first, such weakness should not be seen purely as bearish. He characterized it as a potential accumulation window that could precede a much larger upside move to $27. He insists that the market may demand endurance before offering meaningful gains. This perspective aligns with his broader principle that strong returns in crypto markets often follow periods of stress. The analyst stressed that many investors underestimate this dynamic, implying that emotional discipline could become a key differentiator if the projected scenario unfolds. Within this framework, short-term pain is positioned as part of a larger bullish structure rather than a breakdown of the trend. Chart Structure Points To High-Volatility Setup The accompanying chart provides the technical backbone for the thesis. XRP is shown trading within a long-term rising structure formed after the major breakout that began around 2017–2018. More recently, price action has compressed inside a large triangular formation, with the upper boundary gradually descending and the lower boundary steadily rising. The chart highlights several critical zones. A purple “death zone” sits below the current price, while a clearly marked psychological by support area near the $1.30 region acts as the first key defense. Above, a psychology resistance band around the $3 range caps the recent advance and defines the upper barrier XRP must reclaim. Related Reading: Bitcoin Final Sell-Off Coming? Analyst Says It’s Time To ‘Buckle Up’ Notably, the yellow projected path shows a possible dip back toward support before any sustained breakout attempt. From there, the analyst maps an aggressive expansion phase that extends toward the $27 region. This level sits well above previous cycle highs, signaling the scale of the move being proposed. The structure suggests that XRP is at a decision point rather than already in breakout mode. Price recently pulled back after testing the upper resistance zone, reinforcing the analyst’s warning that volatility may increase before any major upside confirmation. Overall, the commentary and chart present a high-risk, high-reward outlook. The projected “face-melting phase” is not portrayed as imminent without turbulence, but as a potential outcome if key supports hold and the broader structure resolves upward. For now, the market appears to be entering the proving ground that the analyst believes will separate patient holders from reactive traders. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Technical analysis of XRP’s current price action has presented an interesting structural comparison to Amazon that could lead to an upside cycle stretch for the cryptocurrency.  The comparison focuses on structure and symmetry between XRP’s current price action and how Amazon’s stock price played out after it broke a resistance. The implications for price would be dramatic if XRP were to follow what Amazon did after breaking a similar long-term resistance. The 8-Year Resistance Neckline Holding XRP Back Technical analysis of XRP’s chart shows a clearly defined horizontal resistance band stretching back roughly eight years. This 8-year resistance band is drawn across XRP’s all-time high since 2018. This analysis was posted on the social media platform X by crypto analyst ChartNerd.  Related Reading: XRP Is About To Create History With This Latest Move The most recent touch of the resistance band was in July 2025, when XRP reached a new peak price of $3.65. However, price action since then has been corrective in nature, and XRP has been on a downward path for the past seven months. Interestingly, this downward path has led to the formation of a higher low compared to lows in the past eight years. This is visible in the XRP weekly price chart below as a series of higher lows supported by an ascending green trendline. The next outlook is how the XRP price resolves from here. As it stands, the decline is yet to find a defined bottom, and there is still enough room for the formation of another higher low relative to prior cycle lows. In this context, crypto analyst ChartNerd outlined a possible resolution path, pointing to a comparable technical setup that developed over 10.5 years on Amazon’s stock chart before its eventual breakout. The Amazon Structural Comparison Amazon spent years trading below a major horizontal resistance zone that capped its upside for more than a decade. During that period, price repeatedly formed higher lows along a rising support trendline, compressing into the ceiling without immediately breaking it. Related Reading: XRP’s Macro Plan Hasn’t Changed, And This Target Remains Valid There was also a notable drawdown from its prior peak, followed by a lower high, which created the impression that momentum had faded. However, once Amazon broke above its long-term resistance, the result was a sustained parabolic advance that carried price significantly higher over time.  These all mirror how the XRP price is currently playing out. ChartNerd describes the structural similarities as strikingly uncanny. From a purely technical standpoint, both charts show compression beneath a horizontal ceiling, rising higher lows, and repeated rejection just before a breakout attempt. At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $1.35 on the monthly chart, down by 3.3% in the past 24 hours. The neckline area is around $3.60, which is about 170% higher than the current price. If XRP were to follow the Amazon blueprint, the first stage would involve flipping this resistance trendline into support with sustained monthly closes above. Featured image from Free3D, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.3820 but failed near $1.420. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh move above $1.420. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.3820 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3880 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $1.360 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.40. XRP Price Faces Resistance XRP price remained supported above $1.30 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above $1.3250 and $1.350 to enter a short-term positive zone. There was also a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4936 swing high to the $1.2702 low. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $1.360 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls even pushed the price above $1.3820 but they struggled to keep the price above $1.40. The price is now trading below $1.3880 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3820 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.4080 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4936 swing high to the $1.2702 low.  A close above $1.4080 could send the price to $1.420. The next hurdle sits at $1.440. A clear move above the $1.440 resistance might send the price toward the $1.4550 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $1.4080 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.340 level. The next major support is near the $1.3220 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3220 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.30. The next major support sits near the $1.2880 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.2720. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.340 and $1.3220. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3820 and $1.4080.

XRP’s liquidity structure on higher timeframes is in a situation where the path of least resistance could extend to the $4 level. The remark came from crypto analyst Bird in response to hourly and daily liquidity heatmaps shared by Cryptoinsightuk, which show a clear contrast between short-term and higher-timeframe liquidity positioning. At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $1.45, still below the large liquidity clusters visible above the current price. According to Bird, that imbalance may not stay unresolved for long. Hourly Liquidity Cleared, Short-Term Volatility Reduced XRP’s liquidity heatmap on the hourly candlestick chart shows that much of the nearby liquidity below the current price has already been swept. The visible clusters around the $1.30-$1.50 range have all been cleared, meaning that the short-term stop hunts and liquidation pools have largely been cleared out. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Price Surge To $500,000 As Ribbon Fractal Emerges According to Bird, this trend shows that hourly XRP liquidity is basically gone. This means there is less immediate incentive for XRP to stay around current levels on lower timeframes. When short-term liquidity dries up like this, the outlook is that the price will gravitate to areas where larger pools are untouched. Since the nearby liquidity has already been taken, the next logical target is now where there are larger concentrations of resting orders. As noted by the analyst, these resting orders are stacked all the way up past $4.  XRP Hourly Liquidity. Source: @Cryptoinsightuk on X Daily Liquidity Stacked Above $4 Liquidity on the daily heatmap appears layered and dense above the current price, stretching through multiple resistance bands and extending above the $4 price level. The upper regions show heavy trading activity and visible liquidity clusters between $2.50 and $4.00, which is a reflection of a thick concentration of stop orders and resting interest. Related Reading: Bitcoin Final Sell-Off Coming? Analyst Says It’s Time To ‘Buckle Up’ In liquidity-based trading theory, price action is often drawn to areas where there are large position orders, especially when those zones have not yet been tapped. Bird described this higher-timeframe liquidity as stacked all the way up past $4, with the notion that the higher-timeframe liquidity is sitting there like a magnet. XRP Daily Liquidity. Source: @Cryptoinsightuk on X Bird also referenced a five-month breakdown in Bitcoin dominance. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin dominance is at 57.9%, down from 58.2% last week. This means Bitcoin has been steadily losing dominance. A decline in dominance is always due to capital rotation into altcoins. If that trend continues, XRP could easily become one of the best beneficiaries, particularly given its visible higher-timeframe liquidity targets. The analyst also noted that sentiment has not yet reached extreme lows. XRP, in particular, has maintained a relatively positive positioning among investors compared to other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. That combination of declining dominance and neutral-to-cautious sentiment can create conditions for XRP’s projected rally above $4. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP is hovering at a critical inflection point as price presses directly against the 200-week EMA, a level that has historically separated prolonged bear phases from powerful cycle expansions. This isn’t just another short-term test; it’s a high-timeframe battleground that has defined XRP’s macro direction in prior cycles. With the price sitting right on this line, the next decisive move could set the tone for months to come, making this a pivotal moment that traders cannot afford to ignore. Resistance Still Intact — Macro Plan Unchanged In a recent XRP update, ChartNerd stressed that the market is at a pivotal macro moment. The 200-week EMA has historically served as a clear dividing line in XRP’s long-term structure, separating full-scale bear markets and extended accumulation phases from the beginning of new cycle expansions. Related Reading: XRP Is About To Create History With This Latest Move At present, XRP is trading at the moving average, hovering around the $1.41 level. This positioning places price at a technically decisive zone that has repeatedly dictated broader trend direction in previous cycles.  Looking back at historical behavior, decisive breakdowns below the 200-week EMA have often led to prolonged downside pressure or drawn-out accumulation periods before any meaningful recovery took shape. Losing this level convincingly could therefore signal a tougher macro environment ahead. Conversely, when XRP has successfully defended the 200-week EMA, it has frequently acted as a springboard for multi-month reversals and strong upside expansions. As ChartNerd underscores, this is a genuine make-or-break moment that could define its trajectory for months to come. A Defining Macro Crossroads For XRP XRP has yet to break through resistance, meaning the broader macro plan remains firmly in place. CasiTrades pointed out that although price staged a bounce, it failed to clear the key resistance level, and importantly, it has not formed a new low either. As a result, the overall range structure persists, with no confirmed shift in trend. Related Reading: XRP Triangle Could Point To Support Between $0.60 And $0.90 The outlook only changes if one of two clear scenarios plays out. Either XRP drops into the lower support zones at $1.11 or $0.87, where deeper downside targets would come into focus, or it decisively breaks above the $1.67 resistance level, signaling strength and a potential structural reversal. Until one of those levels is breached, there is no reason to adjust the larger macro framework. For now, price action is simply oscillating within the same established range. CasiTrades is closely monitoring for signs of increasing selling pressure that could develop into a clear Wave 3 down (subwave of 5). If that structure begins to form, it would align with expectations for another leg lower before any meaningful breakout attempt. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price failed to surpass $1.50 and started downside correction. The price is now holding the $1.380 support and might aim for another increase. XRP price started a downside correction and declined below $1.450. The price is now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.410 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above $1.380. XRP Price Rally Cools XRP price failed to stay above $1.480 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price dipped below the $1.460 and $1.450 levels to enter a negative zone. The price even dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3125 swing low to the $1.4936 high. Besides, there is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.410 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls are now active above the $1.380 zone. The price is now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.410 level and the trend line. The first major resistance is near the $1.420 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.450. A clear move above the $1.450 resistance might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.520 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.550. Downside Continuation? If XRP fails to clear the $1.410 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.40 level. The next major support is near the $1.3820 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3125 swing low to the $1.4936 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3820 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3430. The next major support sits near the $1.3250 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.3120. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.40 and $1.3820. Major Resistance Levels – $1.410 and $1.450.

Crypto analyst Austin is making a bold claim about XRP’s latest price action, and if he is right, the cryptocurrency could make history. Following a decline below $1.4 earlier this week, Austin believes XRP is now setting the stage for a move that could change its price trajectory, potentially ending its ongoing corrective phase and triggering a breakout into price discovery mode.  In a recent X post, Austin sounded the alarm on a potentially landmark moment for XRP, one that has never occurred in the cryptocurrency’s history.  The analyst stated that XRP may be on the verge of recording its first-ever monthly candle close within the critical $1.20 to $1.60 price range.  Why XRP’s Next Move Could Make History According to Austin, every time XRP has traded through this price zone, monthly candles have sliced through it without closing inside, suggesting no meaningful price structure was ever established there.  Related Reading: This Is Not The First Time XRP Has Crashed 69%, Here’s What Happened Last Time Looking at the accompanying chart, the pattern is visible across both the 2018 peak and the 2021 bull run. At the time, XRP briefly entered this key range, only for the candles to either close above or below it during the same monthly period. The analyst highlighted that the $1.20 to $1.60 zone never developed into a base of support or resistance despite price slicing through it on multiple occasions. As a result, the area was riddled with unfilled gaps and unresolved price action. With the current monthly candle now trading within this price band following XRP’s pullback from its 2025 highs above $3, Austin argues that the market may be in the process of filling “the final inefficiency gap” inside its macro range. Rather than viewing XRP’s price correction as a weakness, the analyst said the market is building the final base that has been absent throughout the cryptocurrency’s history.  If XRP can hold current levels and close the monthly candle within this band, Austin predicts that the cryptocurrency could eventually “break out into a full price discovery.” Notably, he highlighted in a previous analysis that price always revisits and balances inefficiency gaps. He added that once that gap is filled, a price expansion automatically begins.  XRP Could Be Preparing For A Parabolic Move In a more recent technical analysis, Austin revealed that XRP’s monthly Stochastic Relative Strength Index (SRSI) has been completely floored. The chart shows that the metric has declined from a peak of around 80 in 2025 to its current reading of 9.34.  Related Reading: Analyst Wans XRP Price Could Crash Below $1 If Bitcoin Reaches This Level According to the analyst, the last time XRP reached this level was in 2022, which coincided with a bear market bottom. He further noted that when the cryptocurrency approached this level again in 2024, it marked a major price low before staging a parabolic move to new highs. With XRP’s SRSI now at the same depressed level, Austin questions whether price action will follow historical trends or if this time will prove different.  Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

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XRP’s higher-timeframe structure is approaching a rare technical milestone on the monthly chart. The cryptocurrency is still on an extended pullback from its 2025 highs above $3 and is now trading around $1.38. If the current price action trajectory holds into month-end, XRP could close February with the fifth straight red monthly candle. Such streaks are uncommon for XRP, and they have always come before major turning points. Now that March is approaching, the question is whether XRP is about to extend its losing run or finally break the pattern with a reversal. Rare Five-Month Slide On The Monthly Chart The monthly XRP/USD chart shows a clear sequence of red candles stretching from late 2025 into early 2026. Each candle has closed below its open, forming a steady downward staircase from above $3.00 to the current range between $1.30 and $1.40.  Interestingly, this is part of an extended run of price corrections since XRP reached an all-time high of $3.65 in July 2025. Since this all-time high, XRP has only created one green monthly candlestick, which was in September 2025. Related Reading: Bitcoin Final Sell-Off Coming? Analyst Says It’s Time To ‘Buckle Up’ XRP opened February around $1.64. If February closes below this price level, it would mark five consecutive monthly declines. The last time XRP’s price action had five consecutive red months was in early 2017, a period that ultimately preceded one of XRP’s strongest bull phases. The only other time before then was when it printed six straight red monthly candles in 2014. That historical context is what makes the current setup notable. Long losing streaks on the monthly timeframe are ultimately going to lead to a slowdown in selling pressure, particularly since XRP is now above a notable structural support zone. At the time of writing, this structural support zone is the $1.20 region, where XRP bulls managed to stop further selling pressure in early February. XRP Monthly Price Chart. Source: @Bird_XRPL On X Is March More Likely To Turn Green? Now that February is about to end, the next outlook is how XRP performs in March. According to a crypto analyst known as Bird on X, based on previous price action, we’re closer to a green month than another red one. Therefore, there is a high probability that XRP closes March with a green candlestick. Related Reading: AI Explains What’s Driving The Ethereum Price Volatility, Can It Rise Above $3,000 Again? However, extended red runs do not automatically translate into explosive upside moves. Some market participants are speculating about a God candle that could erase the past five months of losses in a single month. However, the broader market structure today is different from previous cycles. XRP’s market capitalization is significantly larger than it was in earlier bull runs, and rallies would require more capital inflows. From a probability standpoint, XRP’s recovery could be much more steady over time, not through an immediate parabolic surge. That would likely involve reclaiming intermediate resistance zones first, including the $1.60, $2.00, and $2.50 levels, before a push above $2.80 and $3.00.  Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst CasiTrades has warned that the XRP price structure has turned bearish, putting the altcoin at risk of a further decline. The analyst also suggested that the price could still crash below $1 as it looks to find a bottom.  XRP Price Structure Shifts Bearish With Key Levels Below In an X post, CasiTrades stated that the XRP price structure has shifted bearish, with key levels below. She further revealed that price is starting to gather sell strength and that the trendline break is looking to form resistance. The analyst added that price is losing the B-wave low, shifting momentum toward supports.  Related Reading: The Uncomfortable Truth About XRP That Shows How High Price Can Actually Go CasiTrades also stated that the $1.11 and $0.87 levels are the main downside targets, indicating that the XRP price could still crash below $1. Meanwhile, the local resistance is at $1.40, with the analyst noting that as long as the price stays below it, the market is likely headed lower. As such, she believes that current levels are still a no-trade zone. She urged market participants to wait for lower supports to be reached or a flip of the $1.65 macro resistance.  It is worth noting that the XRP price has recently climbed above the $1.40 resistance and could invalidate the bearish structure if it breaks above the $1.65 macro resistance, as CasiTrades mentioned. This rally has come on the back of Bitcoin’s rally to around $70,000 following a drop to as low as $64,000 earlier in the week.  CoinGlass data shows an increase in activity in the derivatives market amid the XRP price’s rally above $1.40. Trading volume has surged by over 33% to $6.20 billion, while open interest is up by over 6% to $2.39 billion. The long/short ratio is above 1, indicating that most traders are currently long on the altcoin.  The Bottom Isn’t In Yet For XRP In an X post, crypto analyst TARA stated that she is not convinced that the bottom isn’t in for the XRP price. The analyst noted that an early indication that the bottom is in would be a break above the macro .618 level at $1.47. XRP is said to be testing that level as resistance right now, which TARA noted is a “super critical moment.” Related Reading: XRP Funding Levels Drop To Extreme Negative Levels, What This Means For Price The analyst suggested that for the bottom to be in for the XRP price, it would need a clean break above $1.88, with such confirmation still a long way away. However, she added that a break above the macro .618 support is a really good first step and a key level that it needs to hold if flipped.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.44, up over 6% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price started a decent increase above $1.40. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.50 zone. XRP price started a decent upward move above the $1.420 zone. The price is now trading above $1.4250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $1.3820 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.50. XRP Price Rally Reaches Resistance XRP price started a fresh upward move above $1.40 and $1.420, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.450 resistance. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $1.3820 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls even pumped the price toward the $1.50 zone. A high was formed at $1.4936 and the price started a consolidation phase. There was a drop below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3125 swing low to the $1.4936 high. The price is now trading above $1.420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.460 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.50 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.5450. A clear move above the $1.5450 resistance might send the price toward the $1.650 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.720 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.80. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $1.460 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.420 level. The next major support is near the $1.4030 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3125 swing low to the $1.4936 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.4030 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3820. The next major support sits near the $1.3430 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.320. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.420 and $1.4030. Major Resistance Levels – $1.460 and $1.50.

XRP’s price action in February has reflected a market caught between fading momentum and cautious optimism. After weeks of steady decline, the token is trading near $1.37, down roughly 15% for the month, while broader crypto sentiment remains sensitive to macroeconomic signals and shifting liquidity conditions. Related Reading: Dogecoin Vs. Shiba Inu: What Meme Coin Should You Buy For Most Returns In 2026? Despite a weakening short-term structure, several market indicators suggest traders are closely watching for early signs of a potential recovery rather than abandoning the asset altogether. XRP's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview Market Fatigue Emerges as Leverage and Momentum Decline Recent derivatives data points to growing investor exhaustion. According to analytics, XRP’s Estimated Leverage Ratio has fallen to around 0.16, indicating that heavily leveraged traders have largely exited. This reduction in speculative positioning has lowered the risk of sudden liquidation-driven volatility. Price structure supports that cautious mood. XRP continues to trade below its 50-day and 200-day exponential moving averages, signaling persistent bearish pressure. Data tracked on CoinGlass shows declining open interest alongside calmer funding rates, suggesting fewer aggressive bets from short-term traders. Meanwhile, whale activity has added uncertainty. More than 31 million XRP were recently transferred to Binance, raising concerns about potential sell pressure if those holdings reach order books. Three XRP Pre-Rally Signals Reappear Despite the slowdown, analysts note similarities with conditions that preceded XRP’s late-2024 rally, when prices surged following Donald Trump’s election victory. Three indicators have resurfaced: rising exchange inflows, tightening USD liquidity in automated market-making pools, and shrinking XRP liquidity. Liquidity compression historically reduces available supply during periods of renewed demand, often amplifying price movement. Current USD liquidity levels have dropped significantly from late-2025 highs, while XRP liquidity has fallen below thresholds seen before the previous breakout. Similarly, spot XRP exchange-traded funds recorded $3.04 million in net inflows on February 24, pushing cumulative deposits above $1.23 billion, a sign that institutional participation remains steady even during price weakness. Macro Pressure and Key Levels to Watch Macroeconomic factors continue to weigh on sentiment. Stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer confidence data reduced expectations of near-term Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The CME FedWatch Tool showed June rate-cut odds slipping below 50%, limiting risk appetite across digital assets. According to CoinMarketCap’s pricing aggregates, XRP is consolidating above the $1.30 support zone, while resistance levels sit at $1.50, $1.60, and $2.00. Analysts suggest a sustained move above $1.60 would be required to shift momentum decisively in favor of buyers. Related Reading: Expert Forecasts $5 Trillions Pouring Into Crypto Post CLARITY Act Passage XRP appears to be transitioning from a leverage-driven market to one driven by genuine spot demand. Whether that shift becomes the foundation for a recovery or an extended consolidation phase will likely depend on broader crypto market strength and renewed buying interest. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart on Tradingview

The uncomfortable truth about XRP is that most people may be valuing it through the wrong lens. This point of view was made by commentator BarriC, who put forward a claim familiar among XRP enthusiasts: The altcoin was never designed to be a retail trade.  In a recent post on X, he noted that the asset was built to move institutional value, and once financial infrastructure actually requires XRP, the price will not climb slowly. Instead, it will reprice to levels the system demands. XRP As Infrastructure, Not A Trade BarriC’s outlook on XRP’s price action is based on the idea that XRP’s purpose has been misunderstood. From the beginning, the XRP Ledger was structured to facilitate high-speed settlement, cross-border liquidity, and asset tokenization, where people can be their own bank and no middlemen tax their transactions. XRPL creators like David Schwartz have always pointed to these functionalities as the reason why the XRP Ledger is different.  Related Reading: Cup And Handle Pattern Puts XRP Price At $60 After Hitting Resistance XRP is the bridge asset within that XRPL ecosystem. Through services built by Ripple, XRP has been positioned as a tool for on-demand liquidity between currencies and financial institutions. The reason offered by BarriC is that if banks and payment providers depend on it to settle value efficiently, demand would be based on usage, not just speculative trading like an average cryptocurrency. Under that framework, XRP’s valuation would no longer be based on retail buying pressure. It would reflect how much capital needs to flow through the network. How High Can The Price Actually Go? The most interesting part of BarriC’s statement is how much necessity pricing will affect the token’s price. The outlook is that when the token finally becomes required infrastructure, it does not grind higher step by step like a meme-based rally. Instead, it is going to reprice abruptly. That is why he dismisses price anchors such as $2 or even the three-digit mark at $100.  Related Reading: Why This Expert Is Predicting A $10,000 Base Price For XRP If the necessity pricing were to happen, the price action is going to look more like $1,000 per XRP, $10,000 per XRP, or $50,000 per XRP. However, BarriC acknowledged that projections of $1,000 to $50,000 sound unrealistic under today’s conditions. This is especially true, considering the implied market cap if the altcoin were to trade at those predicted price levels. At the time of writing, XRP is trading within normal market structures and is currently trading at $1.37, up by 2.7% in the past 24 hours. Institutional usage of the altcoin is still limited compared to global payment volumes. However, recent moves by Ripple are increasingly seeing XRP becoming entrenched in the niche of global payments. It is currently unclear which path this price repricing will take, as there is no historical precedent in crypto markets for an asset transitioning into deeply embedded global payments settlement infrastructure. Therefore, projections from BarriC and other bullish XRP proponents are only forward-looking predictions. Featured image from RenderHub, chart from Tradingview.com

Pseudonymous market expert XRP Queen has boldly forecasted that a $10 XRP price is possible in 2026. To support her bullish outlook, the XRP advocate has highlighted several key reasons, focusing more on utility and institutional rails than price patterns and hype-driven growth.  Reasons The XRP Price Could Reach $10 In 2026 In an X post this week, XRP Queen boldly forecasted that XRP could rise from its current price below $1.5 to $10 in 2026. She fired back at crypto members who had expressed skepticism about the ambitious target, asserting that those who had laughed at the possibility of a $10 surge would eventually delete their tweets once XRP reaches that milestone.  Although her bullish predictions of XRP are not supported by technical chart patterns or historical data analysis, XRP Queen outlined several other key reasons she believed the cryptocurrency could reach $10 in 2026. Her argument primarily centers on XRP’s fundamental utility as a payment solution and institutional settlement rail.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Final Sell-Off Coming? Analyst Says It’s Time To ‘Buckle Up’ Based on these factors, it’s likely the analyst expects XRP’s price to advance significantly, driven by the scale of adoption, rising demand, and broader recognition the cryptocurrency could achieve as it continues to be used for everyday transactions. The first point she highlighted was that XRP is already being used in “real payment corridors.” Currently, the cryptocurrency has expanded across multiple global regions and markets, where it facilitates cross-border transactions. One notable example of this traction is in South Korea, where XRP has emerged as the most actively traded cryptocurrency, underscoring its growing adoption and market demand.  The second reason XRP Queen believes the cryptocurrency could hit $10 in 2026 is the expanding role of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) and supporting stablecoin issuance.  Recent reports indicate that even the U.S. Treasury debt has been tokenized on the ledger, reflecting broader institutional interest in on-chain debt issuance. Furthermore, Circle’s USDC, one of the largest regulated stablecoins, has launched natively on XRPL, enabling issuance and use directly on the network.  This development has direct implications for XRP’s value. Each time a tokenized asset or stablecoin is issued, transferred, or traded on XRPL, XRP is used to pay transaction fees, effectively serving as a bridge currency for liquidity between different assets. Consequently, as more institutions adopt XRPL, demand for XRP could rise, potentially fueling a price appreciation.  Regulatory Clarity And Institutional Intent Another major point XRP Queen emphasized to support her ambitious $10 price forecast is the regulatory clarity XRP and Ripple have achieved recently. After nearly seven years of litigation with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the case was settled in 2025 with a $125 million fine on Ripple. This legal resolution puts XRP back into the spotlight, transforming sentiment and fueling demand for the cryptocurrency.  Related Reading: AI Explains What’s Driving The Ethereum Price Volatility, Can It Rise Above $3,000 Again? XRP Queen has also stated that “institutions do not build rails for fun,” implying that XRP’s vision is not merely theoretical or speculative, but a long-term effort to establish a global financial infrastructure. The crypto expert also hammered on the market capitalization argument, noting that even at $10, XRP’s valuation would still be below past cycle peaks for other major cryptocurrencies.  Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.380 but failed near $1.3980. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh move above $1.40. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.3750 zone. The price is now trading below $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4100 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.40. XRP Price Faces Key Hurdle XRP price remained supported above $1.3120 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above $1.3350 and $1.350 to enter a short-term positive zone. There was also a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4244 swing high to the $1.3125 low. The bulls even pushed the price above $1.38 but they struggled to keep the price above $1.3950. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.410 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3980 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4244 swing high to the $1.3125 low. The first major resistance is near the $1.4050 level. A close above $1.4050 could send the price to $1.4120. The next hurdle sits at $1.4250. A clear move above the $1.4250 resistance might send the price toward the $1.450 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $1.40 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3650 level. The next major support is near the $1.350 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.350 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3320. The next major support sits near the $1.3220 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.3120. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.3650 and $1.3500. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4000 and $1.4120.

A crypto analyst and XRP enthusiast known as BarriC recently noted that XRP could experience two very different types of rallies: a retail-driven run or a utility-driven run. The price outcomes under each scenario would not only differ in magnitude but also in structure and sustainability. A retail surge could push the token into the $5 to $10 range. However, a broader utility run tied to global adoption could, in his view, send prices far beyond the double-digit price range. What To Expect With A Retail Run For XRP A retail run refers to a rally that’s based on inflows from individual investors. This type of move is usually due to hype, social media momentum, fear of missing out, and capital rotating into large-cap altcoins from individual retail and whale investors. Related Reading: A $117 Million XRP Deal Just Happened, And No One Knows Who Did It This is a scenario XRP’s price action has been subjected to multiple times. where demand spikes quickly, trading volume surges, and breakout levels are chased. Gains can materialize within weeks and months, especially if the broader crypto market enters a bullish phase. According to BarriC, the next retail-driven cycle could push the price to a price target between $5 and $10. That projection is on what retail enthusiasm alone can achieve. However, retail rallies tend to be volatile and can retrace once sentiment cools, and capital rotates away from the crypto industry. What A Utility Run Looks Like For The Altcoin A utility run is fundamentally different from a retail-based run. A utility run would be driven by sustained real-world usage of the XRP Ledger and integration of Ripple’s payment infrastructure into global finance. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Reach $13 In 3 Months As Accumulation Ends According to BarriC, with a utility run, we could see prices for XRP starting at a minimum of $100 and then moving rapidly to $1,000. Then we could see the altcoin skyrocketing from there into the $10,000 to $50,000 price range.  XRP was designed to facilitate cross-border settlements, liquidity provisioning, and fast value transfer. The outlook is that demand would come from usage once banks, payment providers, and financial institutions start to adopt XRP and the XRP Ledger at scale for on-demand liquidity and tokenization of real-world assets. Speaking of XRP utility, XRP’s utility is a symbiotic relationship with the XRP Ledger. According to XRPL validator Vet, you cannot do anything on XRPL without XRP. “XRP is in the middle of everything,” he said. These comments were made in a recent YouTube podcast where Vet explained that the Ledger was never built as a single-asset chain like Bitcoin. From launch, the XRP Ledger included a native decentralized exchange, tokenization through issued assets, and features of a multi-asset ledger. Users can create stablecoins, tokenize assets, and trade directly on-chain without relying on external smart contracts. XRP is at the middle of all these functionalities, and therefore, a utility price run is based on infrastructural adoption of the XRP Ledger. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP developers have proposed a new amendment that would introduce Batch Transactions on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Vet, an XRPL dUNL validator, has revealed that the amendment was still under voting by validators. He also shared key insights into the proposed amendment, highlighting the main benefits it would bring to the ecosystem and some recent challenges it has faced.  About The New XRP Ledger Amendment The new amendment, XLS-56d: Batch Transactions, was created by Denis Angell, a software engineer at XRPL Labs. According to reports, the amendment will make it even easier for developers to build applications that can generate revenue directly on-chain. It will also simplify the process of offering paid features and help automate transaction flows. Related Reading: A Major XRP Ledger Win That Most Investors Might Have Missed Notably, Vet stated that the highly anticipated amendment would enable developers to execute multiple transactions atomically. He explained that this capability would support project monetization, trustless swaps, and enable businesses to issue service charges more sustainably. Additionally, it would help settle multiple accounts and assets atomically. To provide further context on the new amendment, Vet referenced a publication by Shawn Xie, a developer at RippleX. In the article, Xie explained the concept of atomic execution and outlined how the new batch amendment would enhance the XRPL ecosystem.  He explained that Batch Transactions allow developers to bundle up to eight transactions into a single atomic package, ensuring that all transfers are executed according to the set rules. This approach delivers more predictable, reliable outcomes, representing a significant advancement in programmability without relying on smart contracts.  For the XRP Ledger, Xie has stated that the amendment would create opportunities for cleaner code and safer applications. He emphasized that it would improve user experience by eliminating issues such as partial mints, broken offers, or failed transfers. Additionally, it will allow transactions to be grouped logically and signed together. Other benefits of the proposed amendment include introducing new monetization paths and design patterns. Xie also noted that Batch Transactions would enable immediate utility across many real-world sectors, including platform fees, DEX swaps, trustless multi-account swaps, fallback withdrawals, and NFT minting/offerings.  Batch Amendment Runs Into Bug Issues While still under validator voting, the XRP Ledger Foundation reported that the Batch amendment had run into a bug, discovered through the platform’s Bug Bounty program, before activation. The foundation has revealed that the issue has been resolved and the XRPL network remains unaffected and fully secure.  Related Reading: What Happens Now That The XRP Price Has Revisited The October 10 Lows? The foundation has advised XRPL validators to veto the Batch amendment while the team reviews the community-submitted bug report. They said the community’s collaboration was instrumental in catching the issue early and preventing potential disruptions.  Following this, Vet has shared an update, announcing that a new XRP software update will arrive next week, deprecating the current Batch amendment. He said follow-ups will likely include a detailed bug report and another software release introducing a fixed version of the amendment. Featured image from Free3D, chart from Tradingview.com