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XRP is currently trading without a clear bullish sentiment, but a few analysts are of the notion that the token is on the verge of something bigger than a standard bull cycle.  A recent post on X by crypto commentator 24HRSCRYPTO predicts that what lies ahead for XRP may not resemble the typical 6-12 month surge seen in previous cycles. Instead, he believes a multi-year expansion phase could be unfolding, one based on liquidity and real-world utility. XRP Is About To Change Forever At the time of writing, XRP is now stuck trading within a consolidation structure between $1.30 and $1.50. However, this hasn’t stopped bullish proponents from projecting bullish price targets for XRP all over social media. This is mostly due to ongoing developments across the XRP Ledger ecosystem and Ripple’s expanding institutional footprint, which are all giving long-term holders reasons to hold on to their bullish predictions. Related Reading: AI Explains What’s Driving The Ethereum Price Volatility, Can It Rise Above $3,000 Again? According to 24HRSCRYPTO, prior XRP bull runs were pushed on by narrative momentum. This is actually visible in the 2017 and 2021 rallies, coinciding with speculative enthusiasm across the crypto sector, sending XRP to highs in a short period of time. Those moves were rapid, emotional, and heavily sentiment-driven by inflows from retail investors and individual whale investors. The XRP ecosystem’s dynamics have changed since then, and according to 24HRSCRYPTO, the next XRP price cycle will be driven by structural integration. Instead of hype cycles, the focus is on XRP’s core design as a bridge asset for cross-border settlement.  The expectation is that liquidity will start to flow across institutions that use XRP, and therefore, its price behavior will transition from volatile behavior to valuation tied more directly to usage. As networks scale, liquidity deepens, and real value moves on-chain, assets that fuel the system won’t behave like casino chips anymore.  Ledger Developments And Institutional Positioning Recent upgrades and ecosystem milestones also support the infrastructure narrative. Developers and validators of the XRP Ledger are introducing features to improve institutional accessibility of XRP. The most recent feature is the launch of permissioned decentralized exchange functionality, which is designed to make on-chain activity more attractive to regulated banks and financial institutions. Related Reading: Can Litecoin Price Bounce To $285? This Trend Maps Out 5 Major Levels Ripple, the company closely associated with XRP’s enterprise adoption strategy, has continued to position itself within the global payments and tokenization landscape. The company has expanded partnerships across financial institutions and has emphasized the tokenization of real-world assets as a key growth avenue.  Some of these partnerships include a recent strategic partnership with a UAE-based digital bank as part of its effort to break into financial institutions in the Middle East. There are other instances of this, ranging from partnerships to develop tokenized versions of traditional funds on the XRP Ledger to acquisitions of financial companies, all of which are part of Ripple’s plans to expand its global footprint. These are all moves that support an infrastructure-driven outlook for XRP’s future price action. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.350. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.3650 and $1.3760. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.3450 zone. The price is now trading below $1.350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4250 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.40. XRP Price Extends Losses XRP price failed to stay above $1.3880 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.3750 and $1.3650 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even extended losses below $1.3450. A low was formed at $1.3275, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4244 swing high to the $1.3275 low. The price is now trading below $1.350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh recovery move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3650 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.3750 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4244 swing high to the $1.3275 low. The main resistance could be $1.40. A close above $1.40 could send the price to $1.4250. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4250 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The next hurdle sits at $1.4450. A clear move above the $1.4450 resistance might send the price toward the $1.4840 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.5150. Downside Break? If XRP fails to clear the $1.3750 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3275 level. The next major support is near the $1.3200 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3200 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3050. The next major support sits near the $1.30 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.2840. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.3275 and $1.3200. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3650 and $1.3750.

XRP is facing one of its most difficult stretches in years, with price action, on-chain data, and derivatives activity pointing to a market under pressure. Related Reading: Ready For A 443% Dogecoin Move? The Meme Coin Just Touched A Historically Explosive Level After weeks of steady declines, the token has now recorded its sharpest weekly downturn since 2022, triggering renewed debate among analysts over whether the sell-off marks the start of a deeper correction or the late stages of a broader market shakeout. Currently, XRP is trading near the $1.33–$1.36 range, down roughly 30% over the past month and more than 60% below its July 2025 peak of $3.65. The decline mirrors weakness across the wider digital asset market, where risk appetite has remained subdued amid macroeconomic uncertainty. XRP's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview Capitulation Signals Emerge as Losses Spike One of the most closely watched developments is the surge in realized losses across the network. On-chain data shows investors locked in nearly $1.93 billion in losses over the past week, the largest spike in about 39 months. Realized losses occur when holders sell below their purchase price, often during panic-driven sell-offs. Historically, similar events have coincided with market capitulation phases, where short-term holders exit positions and tokens shift toward longer-term investors. A comparable spike in 2022 was followed by a significant recovery months later, though analysts caution that past performance does not guarantee a repeat. Despite falling prices, trading activity has increased. Spot trading volume jumped above $2.3 billion in 24 hours, while futures volume and open interest also climbed, suggesting traders are actively positioning rather than leaving the market. Key Levels and the “Shakeout” Narrative Technically, the $1.30 level has become a critical support zone. XRP briefly slipped below it before recovering, indicating buying interest remains present. However, analysts warn that a confirmed breakdown could open the path toward $1.20 or even the psychological $1.00 level. Some market watchers argue that the current structure resembles previous consolidation phases that preceded strong rallies. According to this view, another decline toward the $1.10 area remains possible as markets get rid of weaker participants before any sustained move higher. Momentum indicators also reflect pressure. XRP continues trading below key moving averages, and while the relative strength index suggests oversold conditions, no confirmed bullish reversal has formed yet. Structural Factors Shift Focus Toward Q2 Beyond short-term price action, attention is increasingly turning to structural developments that could influence performance later in 2026. Analysts point to improving regulatory clarity, institutional positioning, and planned upgrades to the XRP Ledger aimed at supporting tokenized assets, lending functions, and compliant trading environments. Related Reading: Political Meme Coins Implode: TRUMP Down 92%, MELANIA Nearly Wiped Out Derivatives data adds another layer to the outlook. Open interest remains elevated despite declining prices, a pattern that has historically preceded expansion phases when new capital enters the market. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart from Tradingview

Panic is rising at $1.39, but the bigger picture hasn’t broken. XRP remains within a broader bullish structure, with price testing key support after a sharp correction. Unless critical levels fail, the setup still favors a larger upside rotation rather than a trend reversal. 69% Drop Sparks Panic Across The Market XRP has plunged 69%, sparking widespread panic across the market, but history suggests this may not be the first time such fear has marked a major turning point. The last time XRP experienced a similar deep correction, it eventually followed up with an explosive 835% rally, leaving traders wondering whether a comparable setup is forming again. Related Reading: XRP Maintains Macro Bullish Structure Despite Deeper Correction According to Crypto Patel, XRP is trading around $1.39 after breaking down from the key $2 support zone. Price is now retesting a higher-timeframe demand level that previously acted as the upper boundary of a multi-year accumulation range, placing the asset at a technically significant area. The token has already corrected 69% from its recent $3.66 high, forming what some analysts view as a classic breakout-and-retest structure. After surging 835% from its prior accumulation phase, XRP is now testing a critical support zone. On-chain data adds another layer to the narrative. Ripple just recorded its largest realized loss spike since November 2022, attracting $1.93 billion in weekly losses as holders capitulate, according to Santiment. Historically, periods of extreme capitulation have often coincided with local bottoms, raising the question of whether this sharp correction could ultimately set the stage for the next major move. Key XRP Bullish Accumulation Zone: $0.86–$0.66 Crypto Patel further outlined XRP’s current technical structure, highlighting a key bullish support zone between $0.86 and $0.66. Maintaining a price above $0.66 is critical for preserving the broader bullish outlook. This area represents a confluence of a multi-year breakout retest and a historical accumulation range, reinforcing it as a strong demand zone. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Reach $13 In 3 Months As Accumulation Ends The analyst emphasized that the combination of a major capitulation event and price testing a key higher-timeframe support level creates a high-probability reversal area. However, he made it clear that a weekly close below $0.66 would invalidate the bullish thesis and signal a structural breakdown. Looking at upside projections, Patel outlined a series of potential targets at $2, $3, $5, and ultimately $10+, suggesting the possibility of a near 10x move from the accumulation zone if the structure holds and momentum returns. In his view, XRP is currently trading within what he describes as a generational re-accumulation zone following a breakout retest. He noted that the recent $1.93 billion capitulation event often marks market bottoms, arguing that while weaker hands exit during panic, larger players may be quietly accumulating at these levels. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

The XRP price may be approaching a decisive turning point after fresh on-chain data revealed one of the most extreme capitulation events in years. According to Santiment analysis, XRP has just recorded its largest realized loss spike since 2022, a development that has previously preceded a major price recovery. The data is now fueling expectations that a bottom could be in, with a move back above $2 increasingly within reach if history repeats.  XRP Price Bottom Signals Emerge After Historic Loss Spike Santiment’s weekly Network Realized Profit/Loss chart, which tracks five years of XRP alongside price action, has revealed a dramatic spike in on-chain realized losses. The latest readings came in at roughly -908 million XRP, marking the largest capitulation event since November 2022, when weekly realized losses hit nearly -1.93 billion.  Related Reading: Cup And Handle Pattern Puts XRP Price At $60 After Hitting Resistance Notably, the 2022 capitulation event occurred after a period of compression and decline. At the time, XRP’s price had been trending downward for months before the -1.93 billion reading printed. This showed that investors were selling at heavy losses near what later proved to be a price bottom. After that point, the trend reversed, and over the next eight months, the XRP price rose more than 114%.  Based on Santiment’s analysis, XRP’s current structure is mirroring this 2022 setup. The cryptocurrency recently fell from above $3 to the mid-$1 range, with the chart showing price hovering around $1.45 to $1.65 as the realized loss spike emerged. This sharp increase in losses suggests widespread capitulation, as many holders appear to have sold at a loss out of fear and panic rather than waiting for a potential rebound.   Historically, this type of extreme loss spike tends to appear near price floors, suggesting that the recent -908 million reading in the current cycle could be a major bottom signal for XRP. The chart shows that the most negative readings cluster around key inflection points, where selling pressure peaks and then begins to fade. In both 2022 and the current setup, the realized loss spike came after a prolonged downtrend, reinforcing the idea that an XRP price bottom could be in. A Possible Recovery Toward $2 While the comparison to the 2022 capitulation event suggests a potential bottom for XRP, it also points to a potential bullish recovery. After the -1.93 billion realized loss spike in 2022, XRP did not rebound immediately. Instead, it gradually shifted structure and produced a 114% rally over the next eight months.  Related Reading: XRP Funding Levels Drop To Extreme Negative Levels, What This Means For Price From the current price range near $1.35, a similar gain would push XRP well above the $2 threshold. The chart shows that past capitulation phases were followed by expanding candles and stronger upward momentum once selling pressure eased. If the recent -908 million realized loss spike represents a similar emotional extreme to the one observed in 2022, it could indicate that downside pressure is diminishing and a recovery may be approaching. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.3650. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.3620 and $1.4120. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.350 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4250 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.450. XRP Price Extends Decline XRP price failed to stay above $1.40 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.380 and $1.3650 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even extended losses below $1.350. A low was formed at $1.330, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4641 swing high to the $1.3300 low. The price is now trading below $1.3650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh recovery move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3620 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.3810 level. The main resistance could be $1.4120 or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4641 swing high to the $1.3300 low. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4250 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. A close above $1.4250 could send the price to $1.450. The next hurdle sits at $1.4650. A clear move above the $1.4650 resistance might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.5250 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.550. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $1.4120 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3320 level. The next major support is near the $1.3300 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3300 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3120. The next major support sits near the $1.30 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.2840. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.3320 and $1.3300. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3810 and $1.4120.

A seasoned investor’s bold claim about XRP has reignited a common question in crypto markets: could a token built for fast settlement ever outgrow the original store-of-value? Related Reading: Bitcoin Market Bleeds $1 Trillion, Saylor Signals Strongest Crypto Conviction Yet According to posts on X by longtime Bitcoin backer Pumpius, if central banks adopt a single on-chain bridge, XRP could eclipse Bitcoin “by magnitude.” On-Chain Tension And Policy Moves Reports note recent market moves that have worried policy makers and traders. The trading desk at the Federal Reserve requested indicative dollar/yen quotes after a sharp move in the yen, a step that Treasury officials had asked for. That rare check underlines how currency volatility can push officials to consider new tools, and it has renewed talk about faster settlement rails. Every Central Bank will use XRP as the bridge asset. It’s now becoming a reality. When this happens, XRP will surpass Bitcoin by magnitude. Bookmark this. https://t.co/xyWxhVDCLx pic.twitter.com/kFTsXSw6Hn — Pumpius (@pumpius) February 19, 2026 Ripple’s Timeline And Institutional Talk Based on reports from company briefings and executive posts, Ripple’s leadership sees 2026 as the year when larger, regulated players might put real money onto the XRP Ledger. Ripple President Monica Long has sketched out scenarios where banks and asset managers run production systems tied to on-chain liquidity pools. Those views have been picked up across crypto news outlets and have added fuel to bullish narratives. How Would A Bridge Asset Work? Imagine dollar and euro liquidity on a ledger, available for near-instant swaps. In practice, permissioned pools and regulated stablecoins could provide the rails while an on-chain order book or matching engine handles the trades. Settlement times would be measured in seconds. Audit trails would be automatic. That said, large institutions put a premium on rules and oversight; any real rollout would be gradual and cautious. XRP Vs. BTC: The Size Of The Gap Numbers matter. Bitcoin’s market cap sits comfortably in the trillions, while XRP’s market value is under $100 billion dollars, depending on which tracker you consult. That gap is not small. For XRP to “flip” Bitcoin at present values would require trillions more in capital moving into the token — a shift that would likely need broad institutional flows and major regulatory clarity. Related Reading: Saylor Makes Bold $1M Bitcoin Call — “It’s Zero Or A Million” Geopolitics Adds Noise Geopolitical strain and trade frictions, amplified by speeches or decisions from leaders, can make markets jittery. US President Donald Trump has been named in debates over policy shifts and geopolitical risk, which in turn affect capital flows and safe-haven bids. When politics moves markets, technical fixes such as faster settlement can look more attractive on paper; adoption in practice is another matter. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

t54.ai has launched an x402 “facilitator” on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a payments relay that lets AI agents pay for API calls and digital services in-line with normal HTTP requests using XRP or RLUSD. The pitch is simple: turn pay-per-request into a native part of the web stack, no accounts, no API keys, and settlement that happens on-chain. AI Agents Can Now Pay Via XRP Ledger The release plugs XRPL into x402, an open payments standard built around the long-reserved HTTP status code 402 Payment Required. In an x402 flow, a client requests a resource, the server replies with a 402 and machine-readable payment requirements, and the client retries the request with proof of payment. Coinbase’s x402 documentation frames the goal as programmatic access “without accounts, sessions, or complex authentication,” so both humans and autonomous agents can pay for usage-based services directly over HTTP. Related Reading: The 200 Million XRP Exodus: Investors Swap Speculation For Private Custody On X, t54.ai described the facilitator as “now live on the XRPL,” adding that agents can pay with “XRP and RLUSD – no API keys, no accounts, no friction.” Another post positioned x402 as “the open standard for machine-native payments,” where the server responds with HTTP 402 “Payment Required” and the agent pays immediately, with the facilitator handling verification and settlement on-chain. Popular XRP community account BankXRP wrote via X: “t54ai just launched the x402 facilitator AI agents can now pay for API calls and services with frictionless $XRP or $RLUSD micropayments using the HTTP 402 standard. No API keys. No accounts. Instant, sub-cent fees. Real machine-to-machine economy on the fastest, most scalable ledger in crypto.” t54’s XRPL deployment is designed to be “plug and play,” emphasizing no custody and no API keys. The public documentation for the XRPL x402 facilitator says it processes x402 payments on XRPL using payer-signed presigned Payment transaction blobs, and supports XRP plus IOU tokens including RLUSD (and USDC). Resource servers verify and settle by calling standard facilitator endpoints like /verify and /settle, mirroring the core x402 architecture where the facilitator is the chain-aware component that validates payment payloads and executes settlement. Related Reading: This Korean XRP Exchange Data Has The Community Losing It t54.ai also claims the system is already “in production” with BlockRunAI, a unified gateway that provides agents access to “30+ models (GPT, Claude, Grok, etc.).” In that integration, agents pay per request via x402, and the resulting payment volume “is now settling on XRPL,” effectively turning model inference and tool calls into metered on-chain commerce. Why This Is Bullish For XRP The “bullish” framing here isn’t about a single partnership logo, it’s about inserting XRPL into a broader emerging standard for agent-native commerce. x402 is explicitly designed to be network-agnostic, but in practice, standards only become real once developers can ship them with minimal ceremony. A working facilitator on XRPL means one more credible rail for high-frequency, low-value payments where the unit economics break traditional billing. It also cleanly links XRPL’s identity—fast settlement and low fees—to a use case that’s structurally growing: autonomous software paying other software. x402’s ecosystem pages and docs emphasize pay-per-use pricing and minimal integration overhead; that aligns with agent workflows where “thousands of API calls” and tool invocations need granular billing rather than subscriptions. None of this guarantees meaningful volume. But it does make the path to volume legible: more x402-enabled endpoints, more agent clients, and more facilitators that can clear payments cheaply and predictably. At press time, XRP traded at $1.4126. sd   Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

XRP continues to maintain its macro bullish structure despite experiencing a deeper corrective move than initially anticipated. Although price action has tested lower levels, it has not confirmed a higher-timeframe breakdown, suggesting the pullback is still part of a broader consolidation within an ongoing uptrend rather than a full trend reversal. XRP Dips Deeper, But HTF Level Still Holds In a recent XRP update, Hov noted that price action pushed deeper toward the lows than what would typically be acceptable for the previously considered diagonal scenario. The move forced a reassessment of the short-term structure. Despite that deeper sweep, the broader setup has not completely broken down. Related Reading: Historic Trend That Led XRP To A Sharp 40% Trend Has Just Reappeared Importantly, XRP has yet to produce a higher-timeframe close below the critical support level. Price is holding the area by a narrow margin, and as long as a decisive HTF breakdown is avoided, the broader bullish structure cannot be invalidated. Given the recent price behavior, Hov adjusted the corrective count, labeling the structure as a sideways combination correction within a larger-degree Wave 4. The pullback delivered a precise tag of the 50% retracement level, adding technical confluence to the idea that this could be a mature corrective phase rather than the start of a broader reversal. The next key development to watch is a clear five-wave advance from the recent low. XRP has already shown a clean micro five-wave structure off the bottom; something many other altcoins are lacking, as they continue to print overlapping three-wave moves instead. That relative structural strength keeps the bullish case alive. A sustained push toward the $2 region in a confirmed Wave 5 would increase confidence that a durable low is in place. From there, analysts would look for a controlled wave 3 retracement into support as confirmation, signaling that the market is preparing for continuation rather than a deeper breakdown. Technical Structure Remains Firmly Bullish XRP continues to maintain a technically bullish posture despite recent consolidation. Price action has pulled back, but the broader structure has not shifted into bearish territory. Momentum may have cooled, yet the underlying trend remains constructive. Related Reading: XRP Spot ETFs Riding The Bullish Wave, Attracting Broader Wall Street Allocation According to Steph Is Crypto, the key level to monitor is the 200-week moving average. As long as XRP holds above that long-term indicator, the macro uptrend remains intact. In previous market cycles, sustained bearish phases often began after a decisive break below this level, something that has not occurred in the current setup. At present, XRP appears to be consolidating within a broader bullish framework, meaning the structure still favors upside continuation unless proven otherwise. Trend dynamics have not flipped, and until major support gives way, the long-term outlook stays technically positive. Featured image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com

Recent market dynamics have given different reasons as to why the XRP price is programmed to shoot to double and triple digits. However, a supporter known as Remi Relief recently outlined a case for a four-figure XRP valuation, with the reason being that several unfolding events could lay the groundwork for a move toward $1,200 and even beyond. Remi Relief’s XRP price outlook is based on a combination of incoming regulations, geopolitical developments, and long-term pattern comparisons to XRP’s historic rally in 2017/2018. The Clarity Act And Regulatory Momentum According to XRP supporter Remi Relief, XRP’s price will break above $1,000 by the end of the cycle. This bullish outlook is based on how XRP reacts after the proposed Clarity Act is finally passed. The Clarity Act is an anticipated market structure bill that supporters believe could define clearer rules for digital assets in the United States and remove uncertainty around crypto regulation, including XRP. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is betting on the Clarity Act to be signed into law by April.  Related Reading: What Happens If XRP Is Building Its Final Base At These Levels? However, Remi Relief noted that US President Donald Trump wants progress on the legislation’s passing as early as March 1. According to this view, regulatory clarity would significantly benefit Ripple Labs and, by extension, XRP.  Advocates like Remi Relief are of the notion that once legal frameworks are solidified, institutional players that have will now be incentivized to begin allocating more capital into the crypto industry. As an institutional finance-centric crypto, XRP is well-positioned to attract a meaningful share of any large-scale inflows from financial institutions entering the crypto market. Another major point is with Ripple Treasury, which was recently introduced by GTreasury. Remi Relief noted that the platform handled $13 trillion in payments last year, none of which were processed through crypto rails. Imagine how much this would matter for XRP demand if even a fraction of that transactional volume were to migrate onto the XRP Ledger. The 2017/2018 Fractal And The $1,697 Projection XRP’s price action might currently be stuck under $1.50, but various technical analyses show it is still following price playbacks before bullish rallies in previous years. Remi Relief believes this is certainly the case, and a parabolic move is incoming, with a $1,697.27 XRP if the cryptocurrency follows the same pattern as the 2017/2018 cycle. Related Reading: XRP Emerges As Rotation Target As Investors Exit Bitcoin And Ethereum According to the analyst, not only is a $1200-$1700 target possible for XRP, but it’s also a conservative opinion. This plays into a prevailing sentiment where the $1,200 pathway is a high-conviction thesis among a segment of the XRP community. Some XRP proponents are even of the notion that market cap arguments of XRP reaching extravagant price targets like $1,000 and even five digits at $10,000 are misguided. Featured Image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.40. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.4320 and $1.450. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.420 zone. The price is now trading below $1.420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4620 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.4650. XRP Price Extends Losses XRP price failed to stay above $1.450 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.420 and $1.4150 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even extended losses below $1.40. A low was formed at $1.3816, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor upward move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.5120 swing high to the $1.3816 low. The price is now trading below $1.420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh recovery move, the price might face resistance near the $1.4320 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.450 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.5120 swing high to the $1.3816 low. The main resistance could be $1.4620. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4620 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. A close above $1.4620 could send the price to $1.480. The next hurdle sits at $1.50. A clear move above the $1.50 resistance might send the price toward the $1.5320 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.550 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.5650. Downside Continuation? If XRP fails to clear the $1.4620 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3980 level. The next major support is near the $1.3850 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3850 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3620. The next major support sits near the $1.350 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.320. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.3850 and $1.3620. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4500 and $1.4620.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sidestepped a direct question about whether the company would ever buy a bank, using the moment instead to restate Ripple’s institutional-first strategy and argue that clearer US rules are already unlocking demand for stablecoins and XRP Ledger based payments. Speaking with James Hasso at the Economic Club of New York on Feb. 18, Garlinghouse was asked whether Ripple might acquire a bank outright or lean into tighter partnerships as it works with large financial institutions and builds out its stablecoin business. “I’m going to dodge part of your question answer,” Garlinghouse said, before pivoting into why Ripple has historically embraced banks rather than positioning itself against them. What Is Ripple’s Plan? Garlinghouse framed Ripple’s posture as deliberately contrarian relative to early crypto culture. “Ripple took a contrarian and controversial strategy approach to how we went to market early on and that made us unpopular in crypto,” he said. “Early on Ripple said banks are our customers. If we want these technologies to have the biggest impact on the largest number of people, banks are the touch point for people in their financial services relationships.” Related Reading: Ripple Wins Key UAE Bank Partnership To Support Digital Asset Infrastructure He contrasted that with what he described as crypto’s initial instinct to build outside the existing system. “The earliest days of crypto was a very anti-bank anti-government uh let’s build a parallel universe,” Garlinghouse said. “Ripple always took the point of view that we’re going to be a bridge between what we would now call tradfi or traditional finance and defy decentralized finance.” That bridge-building claim also anchored his response on Ripple’s regulatory posture around its stablecoin business. Garlinghouse said Ripple launched RLUSD 13 months ago and claimed it now sits “about number five” among the largest stablecoins—an outcome he linked to leaning into oversight rather than avoiding it. Garlinghouse highlighted a New York Department of Financial Services trust license and a conditional OCC charter, characterizing the latter as “belt and suspenders” for the stablecoin business. “We think that uniquely positions us as you know almost overregulated,” he said. “But we want that…because we work with institutions we want them to look at us as going above and beyond to make sure there is that level of oversight so there’s no questions…is the stablecoin backed one to one [and]…the attestations on a regular basis about those backings.” Then came the cleanest non-answer of the session. “And I’m going to skip the question, will we ever buy a bank? They are customers,” Garlinghouse said. Related Reading: XRP Community Day Recap: The 7 Most Bullish Takeaways Pressed on whether additional US legislation could accelerate adoption, Garlinghouse pointed to an earlier example: “The Genius Act was the stable coin legislation that passed…President Trump signed it either at the end of July or early August,” he said. “That was an unlock for sure…we definitely saw a big uptick in stablecoin activity after that became law.” He argued a similar effect could follow if the Clarity Act passes, because clearer definitions would give boards, CFOs, and banks more room to move. For corporates, he emphasized operational utility—especially “24/7 ability to move” stablecoins—arguing that “being able to make a payment on a Sunday afternoon sometimes is important.” Garlinghouse said Ripple has kept its commercial center of gravity on payments because the value proposition is straightforward: faster, cheaper settlement. On tokenization, he was supportive but selective, noting friction in traditional settlement cycles like “T+3” and “T+1,” while also warning that some projects feel like “a technology in search of a problem.” He pointed to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink as a prominent advocate, saying Fink believes a “huge percentage of assets will be tokenized,” and added: “I agree with him.” But Garlinghouse stressed that execution will be “vertical by vertical,” arguing domain experts, not Ripple, need to drive sectors it doesn’t understand, like insurance. At press time, XRP traded at $1.4027. Featured image from YouTube, chart from TradingView.com

Crypto expert Remi has raised the possibility that XRP could have a base price of $10,000. This came as the expert noted that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) could become the go-to network for tokenization, boosting XRP’s utility.  How XRP Can Achieve A Base Price of $10,000 In an X post, Remi predicted that XRP could have a base price of $10,000. He suggested that this could happen if the altcoin has a “United States Crypto price Floor System.” Notably, he made this comment in reference to a report on the U.S. developing a critical minerals price floor system.  Related Reading: Analyst Shares XRP Roadmap To $10,000: What Happens With Each Milestone? Remi suggested that this could also happen for XRP if the U.S. eventually considers it a very important asset. Meanwhile, the expert also noted that the XRP Ledger will tokenize gold and Bitcoin, which would also boost the altcoin’s utility and possibly contribute to the base case price of $10,000.  In another X post, Remi declared that all the critical minerals will be tokenized on the XRPL with XRP as the bridge currency. He reiterated that the altcoin could reach $1,000, $10,000, and even $100,000 once these begin to happen on the XRPL. It is worth noting that the XRPL is already seeing a wave of tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs).  Billiton Diamond and Ctrl Alt announced earlier this month that they had tokenized over $280 million of certified polished diamonds. Ripple also backed the deal, with the crypto firm providing custody services for this tokenization initiative. RWA.xyz data shows that the total tokenized assets on the XRPL are currently valued at $1.9 billion. The network ranks sixth among all networks in terms of tokenized RWAs.  XRPL Gets New Upgrade  The XRP Ledger has activated the Permissioned DEX, which enables compliant institutional trading. This is expected to further boost the network’s adoption, which is positive for XRP. Commenting on this development, expert X Finance Bull noted that regulated institutions can now trade on the network with vetted counterparties.  Related Reading: Cup And Handle Pattern Puts XRP Price At $60 After Hitting Resistance He further remarked that this translates to compliant DeFi, on-chain order books, and KYC-gated trading. The expert also claimed that Ripple and its partner institutions have been waiting for this, and that the infrastructure is ready and the payment rails are open. X Finance Bull declared that this is how up to trillions of dollars will enter the XRP Ledger.  He also mentioned that the CLARITY Act, being signed into law, will be the next bullish catalyst for XRP. Once that happens, he predicts that institutional inflows into the XRP ecosystem will increase.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.41, down over 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP is attracting institutional money and a burst of bullish positioning, even as much of the crypto industry remains stuck in a risk-off tape. According to a CoinShares report, XRP is the best-performing crypto token this year, attracting around $150 million in fresh capital, while Bitcoin and Ethereum have registered cumulative outflows of around $1.5 billion. The […]
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Speaking at the World Liberty Forum in Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon called for the United States to establish a clearly defined, rules-based framework governing how crypto markets operate. Goldman CEO Urges Clear Rules In an interview with CNBC, Solomon said it is essential that lawmakers take a long‑term view as they shape crypto legislation. “As an American, I think it is very important that as we put legislation in place, we get it right for the long term,” he said.  Related Reading: Macro Wobbles May Send Bitcoin Back To The $50,000s, Industry CEO Claims “I believe that to operate markets safely and soundly, we need to have a rules‑based system,” he added. Solomon emphasized that the US banking system is distinct and must function alongside emerging technologies rather than be displaced by them. He also dismissed the notion that crypto can thrive in a “regulatory vacuum.” “If there are people who think we are going to operate in this environment without rules, they are probably wrong, and they should move to El Salvador,” Solomon remarked, underscoring his view that structure and oversight are non‑negotiable. At the same time, Solomon made clear that Goldman Sachs is paying attention to digital assets. He described himself as “super‑interested in” crypto‑related business and noted that the firm is active in areas such as digitization and tokenization.  “We obviously are doing a bunch of things around digitization and tokenization,” he said. “We touch all that stuff.” Still, the bank’s CEO cautioned that digital assets remain a relatively small slice of Goldman’s overall operations.  Crypto Market Structure Bill To Be Signed By End Of April? Solomon’s comments came as debate intensifies in Washington over the fate of the anticipated crypto market structure bill, often referred to as the CLARITY Act.  Earlier in the day, Senator Bernie Moreno acknowledged that he still has “some concerns” about the bill. Nevertheless, he expressed optimism that Congress could pass the measure “hopefully by April,” clearing the way for President Donald Trump to sign it into law. Moreno also dismissed concerns that delays could jeopardize the bill if Democrats were to regain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.  With some Republicans worried about potentially losing at least the House, Moreno projected confidence. “The House isn’t going to go Democrat, and neither is the Senate,” he predicted. Related Reading: $274 Billion In Potential Bitcoin Selling Could Hit Markets, Expert Says Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse also suggested on Tuesday that once remaining disputes over stablecoin rewards between banking and crypto sectors are resolved, the CLARITY Act could move quickly toward passage.  While acknowledging that the bill is not flawless, he maintained that no legislation ever is. He went further, estimating there is an 80% chance the market structure bill will be signed into law by the end of April. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com 

Arizona moved closer this week to setting up a public reserve of cryptocurrency after lawmakers pushed a bill forward that names XRP among the tokens that could be held. Related Reading: What Bitcoin Rout? Michael Saylor Unfazed, Teases New Accumulation The push came after a committee vote that cleared one of the early hurdles for Senate Bill SB1649, and the mention of XRP has already drawn attention from traders and public officials who track crypto policy. Committee Vote Moves Bill Forward According to reports, the measure won a 4–2 vote on February 16 and now heads toward the next steps in the chamber where it started. The vote came in a session run by the Arizona Senate Finance Committee, which backed language allowing the state treasurer to hold, custody, and invest digital assets that end up in state hands. Reports note the measure would cover coins seized in law enforcement actions or surrendered to the state, and it would authorize modern custody options and regulated exchange-traded vehicles for safekeeping. What The Fund Would Hold The plan is straightforward on paper: create a fund, transfer qualifying assets into a managed reserve, and let officials use advanced custody tools to manage risk. Reports say XRP is on the list of eligible assets. That inclusion puts a spotlight on a token that has faced regulatory uncertainty in the past but also has a vocal group of supporters who argue it has a use case in cross-border payments. Some people see the move as a step toward routine public-sector dealings with cryptocurrencies; other observers warn it could raise legal, accounting, and operational questions that are not yet fully answered. Market And Policy Reactions Traders reacted with a mix of caution and optimism. A handful of market watchers noted that any state-level acceptance of a specific token can nudge sentiment, even if the actual impact on supply and demand is limited. Legal experts will likely scrutinize the bill’s text closely if it advances, especially around custody rules and how the fund values and reports holdings. There are also practical matters: who will audit these assets, how will they be insured, and what governance rules will guide when and how the fund can buy, sell, or hold tokens. Related Reading: Bitcoin Falls, But Robert Kiyosaki Says He’s ‘Excited’ And Buys More XRP Price Action At the time of writing, XRP was trading at $1.46, up 0.7% and 6.7% in the daily and weekly frames. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.4320. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.4750 and $1.50. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.450 zone. The price is now trading below $1.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance at $1.480 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.50. XRP Price Extends Decline XRP price failed to stay above $1.480 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.4650 and $1.450 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even extended losses below $1.4320. A low was formed at $1.4102, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor upward move toward the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.5119 swing high to the $1.4102 low. The price is now trading below $1.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh recovery move, the price might face resistance near the $1.450 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.4620 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.5119 swing high to the $1.4102 low. The main resistance could be $1.480. There is also a declining channel forming with resistance at $1.480 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. A close above $1.480 could send the price to $1.50. The next hurdle sits at $1.5250. A clear move above the $1.5250 resistance might send the price toward the $1.550 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.5880 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.60. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $1.480 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.4165 level. The next major support is near the $1.410 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.410 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.40. The next major support sits near the $1.3850 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.350. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.4165 and $1.4100. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4500 and $1.4800.

XRP’s derivatives markets are still showing signs of bearish pressure, with funding rates across major exchanges now in negative territory. According to real-time data, funding rates have been predominantly below zero in recent trading sessions, with the lowest exchange funding rate recorded around -0.0748%.  At the same time, open interest has returned to levels associated with long-term base zones in previous years. Could this environment lead to a turning point, or is further downside still unfolding for XRP’s price action? Bearish Derivatives Positioning Shows In Deeply Negative Funding Real-time funding metrics from Coinglass reveal that XRP’s average funding across major exchanges has dipped into negative readings, and several crypto exchanges are on bearish rates. At the time of writing, the lowest funding observed is at -0.0748%, which is a clear indication that short positions are currently dominating sentiment. Related Reading: Analyst Reveals What XRP Price Will Move Toward In Bid For $4 Negative funding rates mean that perpetual futures shorts are paying longs, and bearish bets outweigh bullish ones across exchanges. In practice, heavily negative funding can reflect overcrowded short exposure. However, this is a condition that sometimes precedes sharp rebounds if the price begins to stabilize, as short sellers may eventually be forced to cover. Technical analysis posted on the social media platform X by crypto analyst Osemka shows that XRP’s aggregated funding rate, weighted by open interest, is in deep negative territory on a weekly timeframe. As it stands, this metric is now at its lowest level since late 2022, only bested by the week of the November 2022 FTX crash. However, the interesting thing is that the prolonged period of negative funding back then marked a bottom in 2022.  Open Interest Returns to Multi-Year Base Levels Open interest has also dropped significantly alongside funding in negative levels. The weekly aggregated open interest metric is now sitting on levels associated with previous multi-year accumulation bases. This base, shown in the chart above, has been acting as the base level for open interest since October 2022. Each time open interest has revisited this zone since then, it has been followed by a rebound to higher levels. Related Reading: Here’s The Mistake Most People Are Making With XRP; Pundit Reveals In terms of price action, XRP has been struggling to find a sustainable bottom because the wider crypto market is yet to turn bullish. As it stands, XRP now needs to hold above two intermediate supports. The first of these is around $1.45, where recent daily candles have registered wicks. Beneath this lies a larger demand area roughly spanning $1.15 to $1.30.  On one hand, the negative funding rate points to bearish positioning stress, but history shows this has always occurred just before lows. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $1.49, although it recently traded above $1.60 during the weekly open. A weekly close above $1.50 will be the first step to confirming a return to bullish momentum. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

The long-term value of XRP is increasingly tied to the development of the global financial infrastructure it was designed to support. Rather than relying on short-term price speculation or fixed adoption timelines, XRP was designed to operate at the plumbing level of global finance, where adoption depends on regulatory clarity, institutional integration, liquidity depth, and real transaction flow. These systems are built quietly, tested extensively, and activated only when reliability is proven. Why Financial Infrastructure Comes Before XRP Mass Adoption XRP’s journey has never been hitting precise timestamps on the chart, because utility does not operate on a calendar. An analyst known as ChartNerd on X has revealed that the journey to $27 has been a projected path for years, and based on a stack of multiple Fibonacci time maps and extension targets, the road to 2030 is where the vision fully aligns. Related Reading: Ripple’s Next Steps: Where XRP Stops Being Trade And Starts Being Infrastrucutre ChartNerd argues that what the market is witnessing right now is the groundwork for the foundation-building phase led by Ripple, following regulatory clarity from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This phase includes expanding institutional infrastructure, banking charters, and ETF inflows, all of which require time to scale before translating into measurable price impact. In that context, the short-term noise might fluctuate about the price action. However, the macro trend for XRP points toward progressive valuation milestones of $8, $13, and ultimately the $27 zone targets as the global settlement adoption scales. This thesis is not about timing individual candles, but about a structural shift towards 2030, where utility-driven value overtakes market speculation. How The XRP Ledger Becomes A Safe Infrastructure To Integrate The passing of the Clarity Act would mark a decisive turning point for XRP. A crypto analyst known as Bird on X has noted that the leading altcoin already has a unique level of legal clarity due to prior court rulings that confirmed it is not inherently a security when traded on secondary markets, an advantage most digital assets are still waiting to acquire. Related Reading: Japan’s XRP Integration Signals A Shift In Global Capital Flows According to Bird, the Clarity Act would move a step further by establishing a defined regulatory framework for digital assets, especially how they are classified and used, removing uncertainty for institutions, payment providers, and large-scale capital allocators. Once the rules are written into law, the biggest barrier, which is regulatory hesitation, will no longer sit in the background of every integration decision. With regulatory hesitation reduced, broader adoption can accelerate, liquidity will deepen, and real utility can finally scale at speed, because companies can now gain the confidence to build on and integrate the XRP Ledger (XRPL) without worrying about sudden rule changes. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst CryptoBull has highlighted a bullish pattern that could send the XRP price to as high as $60. This ultra-bullish prediction comes as the altcoin continues to struggle below key resistance levels amid the current crypto market downtrend.  XRP Price Could Reach $60 With This Cup and Handle Pattern In an X post, CryptoBull revealed that a Cup and Handle pattern is unfolding on the monthly chart and that the measured target for XRP is $60. In another X post, the analyst suggested that the altcoin’s downtrend may be over soon and that it could begin a run into double digits.  Related Reading: Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Reach $13 In 3 Months As Accumulation Ends This came as he drew attention to the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the weekly and monthly timeframes, noting that it is below the 2020 bottom of $0.11. He added that the upside for the RSI is huge and that this will put the XRP price well above $10 very soon. Interestingly, the analyst declared that XRP, not Ethereum, will lead the altcoin season. He added that the chart shows a rounding bottom and that the next move is up.  Crypto analyst Dark Defender also predicted that the XRP price could reach double digits at some point. In an X post, he stated that the altcoin has been proceeding in an ascending trend channel since 2017 and that the W Pattern is intersecting the Fibonacci level at $18. He added that nothing can stop what is coming. His accompanying chart showed that the altcoin could reach this $18 price target this year.  XRP Is Still Facing Resistance At The Moment Crypto analyst CasiTrades noted that the XRP price is still facing resistance at the $1.65 level. The altcoin had rallied to this price level over the weekend but faced resistance there, leading to a sharp decline below key levels. With the price now below $1.53 again, CasiTrades stated that this suggests that the altcoin is losing momentum.  Related Reading: XRP On The Verge? The Major Bullish Structure Shift That Could Send Price Soaring The analyst further remarked that with the strength of the selloff a few weeks ago, it is unlikely that the market pivots straight into macro Wave 3 without one more wave down to fully exhaust sellers. As such, there is the likelihood of XRP dropping to new lows before any potential bullish reversal to a new all-time high.  CasiTrades stated that on the subwaves, there is alignment for a double bottom near $1.11, with a further drop to around $0.90 also still possible. She added that what matters now on the next low is seeing strong bullish divergence and momentum shift. On the bullish side, she noted that if the XRP price reclaims $1.65 and holds, it would be the first real sign of strength.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.47, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP’s weekly structure is drawing increased scrutiny as price consolidates within a historically sensitive range. Rather than signaling an end, a prominent XRP enthusiast suggests this phase could be laying the groundwork for a major structural pivot. Understanding this setup is key to seeing how historical consolidation phases define XRP’s expansion framework. Historical Consolidation Phases Define XRP’s Expansion Framework In a recent assessment posted on X (formerly Twitter), XRP market commentator @Austin_XRPL highlighted the asset’s historical price behavior as evidence of a recurring structural process. According to a chart he posted, each major appreciation cycle was consistently preceded by prolonged consolidation, during which price carefully built acceptance before advancing. Related Reading: Historic Trend That Led XRP To A Sharp 40% Trend Has Just Reappeared He points to the $0.15–$0.30 range as the earliest modern base, where XRP spent roughly two years forming foundational support before moving higher. Similar behavior occurred between $0.30–$0.50, establishing another two-year launch platform that allowed accumulation to occur efficiently. As price climbed, consolidation periods shortened but remained critical: $0.50–$0.75 saw about 18 months of structured interaction, followed by nearly a year of basing between $0.75–$1.30. Even the upper macro region of $1.80–$3.40, often interpreted through a distribution lens, recorded more than a year of sustained trading and accumulation. Austin’s framework emphasizes that expansions only follow extended structural preparation and disciplined accumulation. If XRP is now building a “final base” at current levels, the implication is clear: adequate consolidation could lay the necessary groundwork for the next significant and potentially long-term markup phase. Building The Final Base: $1.30–$1.80 In Focus Austin identifies the $1.30 to $1.80 range as the only major zone on XRP’s macro chart that never formed a proper base. His chart shows the price moved through this corridor rapidly during prior rallies, leaving minimal consolidation. Related Reading: XRP Sees Re-Accumulation Signals From Korean Trading Desks As Traders Quietly Build Positions He classifies the area as an inefficient range, where price advances without establishing durable support. Structurally, markets often revisit such zones to stabilize liquidity and build balance where trading activity was previously thin. Recent weekly price action shows XRP transacting within this corridor rather than rejecting it. Austin interprets this as structural repair, describing the behavior as gap-filling — price rotating inside the range to establish acceptance. If this process continues, he views it as a base formation. Converting this historically underdeveloped corridor into support would close what he considers the final structural gap on the macro chart, leaving all lower zones with established consolidation histories. The implication is reduced resistance above. Because XRP spent limited time consolidating beyond this band in prior cycles, overhead supply may be thinner once expansion begins. Within this framework, completing a base here signals late-stage preparation. With the inefficiency resolved and support established, XRP would be structurally positioned to transition from consolidation into expansion, with any breakout reflecting completed market structure rather than sentiment-driven momentum. Featured Image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.450. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.4850 and $1.50. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.50 zone. The price is now trading above $1.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance at $1.4920 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.50. XRP Price Finds Support XRP price failed to stay above $1.550 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.520 and $1.50 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even extended losses below $1.450. A low was formed at $1.4264, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor upward move toward the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.6712 swing high to the $1.4264 low. The price is now trading above $1.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh recovery move, the price might face resistance near the $1.490 level. There is also a declining channel forming with resistance at $1.4920 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The first major resistance is near the $1.50 level. A close above $1.50 could send the price to $1.5480 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.6712 swing high to the $1.4264 low. The next hurdle sits at $1.550. A clear move above the $1.550 resistance might send the price toward the $1.5850 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.620 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.650. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $1.50 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.4420 level. The next major support is near the $1.4250 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.4250 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.40. The next major support sits near the $1.3850 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 bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.4420 and $1.4250. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4920 and $1.50.

XRP might be trading well below the $2 price level, but this hasn’t stopped outrageous predictions from its supporters. One of such recent predictions came from a crypto analyst who projected a surge to double-digit territory in the coming months.  The prediction comes as XRP is trading around the mid-$1 range, with weeks of tight consolidation and a lack of clear bullish momentum across the entire crypto market. However, the prediction is that XRP has ended its wave 2 accumulation and will rally to $13 within the next three months. CryptoBull Says XRP Is Repeating The 2017 Bull Run Structure The 2017 to 2018 bull run is one of the most powerful rallies in XRP’s price history. During that cycle, the cryptocurrency’s price climbed from well below one cent to over $3 in a matter of months in a near-vertical move with few corrections.  Related Reading: Analyst Who Predicted XRP’s 600% Rally Forecasts The Bottom And A Target Of $10 Interestingly, a crypto analyst known as CryptoBull believes XRP is mirroring this interesting 2017 bull cycle, only stretched across a longer timeframe. According to his analysis, the current structure resembles an Elliott Wave formation similar to the one that preceded XRP’s explosive rally nearly a decade ago. In the chart he shared, the 2017 bull run is mapped out with a clear five-wave impulsive move that ended with a massive rally. He overlaid a projected 2026 scenario on the right side of the chart, with the current price action labeled as the completion of Wave 2. If that interpretation is true, that means Wave 3 is now about to be underway. Wave 2 has been playing out since XRP reached a new peak price of $3.65 in July 2025. The recent sideways price action between $1.4 and $1.5 can be looked at as an accumulation period before expansion. Weekly Consolidation Range Keeps XRP At Important Level XRP might still be subject to bullish outlooks, but the current price action is far from outright bullishness. Crypto analyst Guy on the Earth offered a more measured perspective with a focus on XRP’s weekly chart structure.  Related Reading: Analyst Reveals What XRP Price Will Move Toward In Bid For $4 As noted by the analyst, XRP recently finished the week inside a consolidation range formed between its 2021 all-time high and a lower high created during the rebound.  The weekly chart he shared shows XRP trading within a defined horizontal range, with the price in a clear downtrend since July 2025. The most important level highlighted is $1.41. According to his analysis, a weekly close below that zone would open the door for downside targets under $1, with the possibility of the XRP price falling to as low as $0.60. Although momentum changed slightly upward in recent trading sessions, there is still a need for confirmation. In that case, the weekly close above $1.41 is the decisive factor in determining whether XRP maintains its structure or enters a deeper correction phase. The XRP/BTC pair is also bouncing from recent lows, and this is a sign that relative strength may be returning. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.520. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.5150 and $1.520. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.550 zone. The price is now trading above $1.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $1.4720 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.550. XRP Price Trims Most Gains XRP price failed to stay above $1.60 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.550 and $1.520 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even extended losses below $1.50. A low was formed at $1.4437, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor upward move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.6713 swing high to the $1.4437 low. The price is now trading above $1.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $1.4720 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If there is a fresh recovery move, the price might face resistance near the $1.5150 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.520 level. A close above $1.520 could send the price to $1.550 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.6713 swing high to the $1.4437 low. The next hurdle sits at $1.5840. A clear move above the $1.5840 resistance might send the price toward the $1.620 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.650 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.6750. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $1.520 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.460 level or the trend line. The next major support is near the $1.440 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.440 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.380. The next major support sits near the $1.350 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.3250. 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 – $1.470 and $1.440. Major Resistance Levels – $1.520 and $1.550.

The XRP price is flashing strong signs of a potential breakout, as one analyst points to a growing liquidity imbalance that could send the cryptocurrency racing toward $4. Currently trading near $1.5, which is more than 180% below that target, XRP would require substantial bullish momentum and a notable shift in market sentiment to reach this level.  Liquidity Structure Signals XRP Price Rally To $4 In a recent X post, XRP Ledger (XRPL) developer Bird said XRP is shaping up well at current levels, arguing that its broader liquidity structure now favors an aggressive upside move. Bird shared a detailed chart, explaining that most of the liquidity resting below the current price has already been cleared, reducing the likelihood of an immediate move to lower levels.  Related Reading: XRP Price Enters ‘Final Shakeout Zone’, What Investors Should Expect On the other hand, deep liquidity, particularly in the dark red zones on the chart, remains stacked above, extending toward $4. Those areas, he noted, are likely packed with short positions, leveraged trades, and stop levels.  While emphasizing that the XRP price itself does not have any specific direction or target at this current time, Bird stated that markets naturally gravitate toward liquidity because the largest concentration of orders is often found there. As the XRP price pushes into upper liquidity zones, the analyst noted that short sellers may get forced out of their positions. Since closing a short requires buying back XRP at higher prices, that process can add fresh upward pressure to the market.  Bird noted that liquidations typically create buying pressure, which can push prices higher. As prices rise, more short positions are closed, creating a self-reinforcing cycle. Moreover, as momentum grows, retail traders often jump in, further increasing volatility and driving prices up even faster.  According to the analyst, XRP has historically shown the ability to produce rapid, aggressive rallies once a liquidation-driven momentum builds. If prices begin to tap into the areas with stacked liquidity, a move toward the $4 region could happen fast, fueled by closed short positions and expanding market participation.  XRP Approaches Make Or Break Zone In a separate analysis, market analyst ‘Master of Crypto’ shared new insights into XRP’s recent price behavior and potential outlook. He stated that the cryptocurrency is currently approaching a major decision zone that could determine if it enters a fresh bullish phase or continues its previous downtrend.  Related Reading: XRP Price Has Just Reached Most Oversold Level In History And This Analyst Is Predicting A Bounce According to the analyst, after weeks of trading in a clear downtrend channel on the chart, XRP’s price is now testing the upper trendline of the structure. He predicts that if price breaks and holds above this line near $1.8 with strong volume, then a surge toward $2.00 is highly probable.  On the flip side, Master of Crypto forecasts that if XRP is rejected in this area, the cryptocurrency could experience a final pullback toward $1.4 before a real breakout. The analyst has said that XRP’s next move depends entirely on how its price reacts to the $1.8 resistance level. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

With a strong regulatory environment, proactive institutional participation, and a growing appetite for blockchain-powered financial solutions, Japan is positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation finance, and XRPL is increasingly becoming central to that vision. Japan is placing a huge bet on the XRP Ledger identity and leading protocol. Crypto analyst Stellar Rippler revealed on X that a senior banker from the Bank of Japan (BoJ), Kazuo Ueda, reportedly stated that SBI holdings has invested in XRP, XRP Ledger-native identity protocols, compliance, and lending projects. Meanwhile, that backdrop became even more significant when SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao said the firm holds hidden assets worth more than its officially disclosed 9% stake, which is valued at over $10 billion. Why Japan Is Looking Beyond Payments To XRPL Infrastructure Interestingly, the strategic direction becomes clearer when viewed through the lens of identity. Ripple’s president, Monica Long, has described decentralized identity on XRPL as a way to turn personal information into a secure, portable digital token that users can carry globally and selectively share, replacing reliance on centralized platforms. Related Reading: XRP Ledger DEX Metrics Flash Strong Growth As Activity Touches New Key Levels This vision is already taking shape at the infrastructure level. DNAOnChain’s XDNA applies this model with zero-knowledge proofs to transform identity and compliance data into verifiable zk-credentials. Also, these allow institutions to confirm eligibility and regulatory status without exposing sensitive information. However, the SBI’s hidden asset has extended beyond XRP, and it’s pointing toward the XRPL’s identity and zero-knowledge credential layer, where XDNA fits in as the infrastructure institutions needed. XRP is actively used as a bridge currency for liquidity on the XRP Ledger, alongside stablecoins, which are complementary. An analyst known as Vet on X has noted that recent activity on the XRPL DEX shows that RLUSD is being exchanged for EUROP, a euro-denominated stablecoin, with XRP acting as the bridge asset. By serving as an intermediary layer, XRP increases the liquidity of issued assets across the network. Furthermore, this design results in a proven, robust financial infrastructure that maximizes capital efficiency for everyday users and institutions. At the same time, market makers can make markets between the respective XRP pairs; they can hold the token because it is counterparty-free, which makes it the most efficient way to make markets. The Role Of The XRP In A Tokenized FX Future According to RippleBullWinkle, founder of Lux Lions NFT, the global foreign exchange market is moving roughly $9.6 trillion in daily volume. Related Reading: XRP Price Falls Below $1.6: You Won’t Believe What Institutions Are Doing Amid The Crash In the meantime, industry insiders are projecting an on-chain FX system for local currency stablecoins from countries around the world, in which they can settle directly on-chain against the dollar stablecoins. This is where XRP’s original design becomes relevant, because XRP was literally built to function as a bridge asset between currencies. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP may be approaching a significant technical moment after returning to an important level on the XRP/BTC chart. A crypto analyst known as Austin recently highlighted that the last time XRP broke above a specific resistance against Bitcoin, the result was a rapid and powerful price expansion. That same level is now being tested again, and it is worth keeping a close watch on how XRP moves from here. XRP/BTC Breakout Level Returns Technical analysis of XRP’s price action against BTC shows that the important signal lies in XRP’s performance against Bitcoin, specifically the 0.00002168 level on the XRP/BTC chart. This level is interesting because the last time the XRP/BTC broke through this zone, the pair surged by roughly 40% within a single week.  Related Reading: XRP Price Could Push Further If It Beats This Resistane – ‘$15 Is On The Radar’ However, that move did not happen because Bitcoin’s price was crashing but because XRP was rallying. As XRP gained strength against Bitcoin, XRP/USD followed with an even larger breakout of over 50% within the following week. The chart accompanying Austin’s post shows a highlighted eight-day move where XRP gained approximately 52.9%, rising from around the low $2 range to above $3.60. Trading volume rose massively during that period, and this ultimately pushed XRP to a new all-time high of $3.65. As it stands, the XRP/BTC pair is now trading around this same level, with the most recent daily candlestick printing green, which means that XRP is outperforming Bitcoin. History shows that when XRP begins to outperform Bitcoin decisively, it often leads to a broader price expansion. Austin noted that breaking through this level again could be a significant sign of a big move to come. Current Structure And What Comes Next As shown in the daily candlestick chart above, XRP has been locked in a broader corrective trend against the US dollar with lower highs and lower lows after reaching $3.65 in July 2025. The recent selloff saw XRP drop below $1.15 in early February before rebounding. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $1.46 and attempting to print daily candlestick closes above $1.50. Related Reading: Analyst Wans XRP Price Could Crash Below $1 If Bitcoin Reaches This Level If XRP/BTC manages to close convincingly above 0.00002168, it could signal a renewed shift in momentum. That would likely draw attention back to higher resistance zones on the USD chart, including $1.90, and then $2.10 as initial upside targets.  A stronger continuation could open the path toward retesting deeper overhead supply levels. If the structure were to repeat the prior breakout, where XRP rallied by 52% in a short window, price projections would place the asset near the $2.30 region from current levels. Featured Image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP is once again under pressure as renewed selling activity and weakening market structure raised fresh concerns about whether the token can maintain support above the critical $1 level. Related Reading: Bitcoin Capitulation Or Buy Zone? What On-Chain Data Shows Right Now After briefly attempting a recovery earlier this month, XRP has slipped back into a corrective phase, reflecting broader weakness across digital asset markets and growing caution among traders. Recent price action shows how quickly sentiment can shift. What appeared to be a potential breakout has instead turned into another test of investor confidence, with technical indicators and macroeconomic trends now shaping the short-term outlook. XRP's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview Heavy XRP Selling Sparks Fresh Downtrend The latest decline followed a large wave of selling on South Korean exchange Upbit, where roughly 50 million XRP were offloaded within a 15-hour window. Market data indicates that nearly all of the activity represented genuine spot selling rather than wash trades, suggesting real liquidation from retail or institutional participants. The sell-off pushed XRP toward the $1.44–$1.5 range, marking a two-day low and extending losses across the broader crypto market. The token has dropped about 11% in 24 hours and nearly 30% over the past month despite a brief rebound attempt earlier in February. Technically, XRP has broken below a multi-month descending trendline, turning former support near $1.51 into resistance. Analysts now view the $1.35–$1.40 zone as a key defense level. Failure to hold the defense zone could expose downside targets at $1.30 and potentially the February lows near $1.15, with some projections pointing toward $1.00 if selling pressure persists. Institutional Developments Offer Mixed Signals While XRP price action remains weak, developments around the ecosystem paint a more complex picture. Trading data shows derivatives activity increasing, with open interest rising and options volume surging, indicating that traders are actively positioning around current volatility. Meanwhile, comments from SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao clarified that the Japanese financial group holds roughly a 9% stake in Ripple Labs rather than billions of dollars worth of XRP, dispelling speculation circulating online. Regulatory momentum also drew attention after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joined a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission advisory committee, a move viewed as a sign of improving industry relations with regulators. Long-Term Utility vs Short-Term Market Pressure Beyond market turbulence, activity on the XRP Ledger continues to expand, particularly in tokenized real-world assets such as commodities. Data shows rapid growth in the value of tokenized commodities recorded on the network, positioning it among the leading blockchain platforms in this emerging sector. Related Reading: Ethereum Staking Reaches Historic Levels, Price Hovers Near $2K However, analysts caution that network adoption does not immediately drive price appreciation. Broader macro factors, including liquidity rotation toward artificial intelligence investments, geopolitical uncertainty, and cautious monetary policy expectations, continue to weigh on crypto assets. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart on Tradingview

XRP price failed to surpass $1.680 and started another decline. The price is now correcting gains and might struggle to stay above $1.450. XRP price started a downside correction and declined below $1.550. The price is now trading above $1.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $1.4880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above $1.440. XRP Price Rally Cools XRP price failed to stay above $1.620 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price dipped below the $1.60 and $1.550 levels to enter a negative zone. The price even dipped below the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3475 swing low to the $1.6713 high. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $1.4880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The bulls are now active above the $1.450 zone. The price is now trading above $1.4620 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.50 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.510 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 $1.580 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.620 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.640. Downside Continuation? If XRP fails to clear the $1.510 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.440 level. The next major support is near the $1.4240 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3475 swing low to the $1.6713 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.4240 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.40. The next major support sits near the $1.360 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.340. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.440 and $1.4240. Major Resistance Levels – $1.50 and $1.510.