In an analysis shared via X and YouTube, crypto analyst Matt “The Great Mattsby” Hughes highlighted what could be a historic move for the XRP price, based on the Bollinger Bands indicator. Hughes points to an impending squeeze in XRP’s monthly Bollinger Bands, suggesting a potential spike similar to previous rallies where the cryptocurrency saw massive gains. Hughes explained via X: “XRP has one of the tightest monthly Bollinger Band squeezes in its history and in all of crypto right now. The last time it squeezed like that, it shot up 60,000%.” In a YouTube video, the crypto analyst went into more detail, explaining how the XRP price has behaved in the past when the Bollinger Bands have been this tight. XRP Could Skyrocket To $250 The first instance, according to Hughes, occurred between September 2016 and March 2017. During this period, the XRP price consolidated for several months, causing the Bollinger Bands to tighten dramatically. After this period of consolidation, the XRP price skyrocketed, achieving gains that Hughes estimates to be around 60,000%. The second time was from December 2020 to April 2021. In this case, XRP rose by around 1,000%. “So it was much less than this period here and simply because it looks like it wasn’t as tight as it was right here [the first time], we can see it was much tighter during the first time,” Hughes explained. Related Reading: Crypto Whales Buy The Dip As $22 Million In XRP Flows Out Of Binance This is the third time. Notably, “is the tightest it has ever been, even tighter than the first time, which suggests that it should explode much higher than previous cycles,” he said. The Bollinger Bands are a technical analysis tool defined by a set of trendlines two standard deviations (positive and negative) away from a simple moving average (SMA) of a security’s price, but can be adjusted to suit the user’s preferences. A narrowing of these bands typically indicates low volatility with the potential for a major bullish or bearish price movement once the bands begin to widen again. Hughes also examines the duration from the all-time high to the current price, noting that 2,373 days have elapsed. This long period of relative inactivity in price growth, combined with the extreme tightness of the Bollinger Bands, forms the basis of his prediction of an imminent significant move higher. “It’s the tightest in its history as well so that just kind of proves to me that there is going to be a move sometime in the near future. I’m not sure when but sometime, we can see that this is looking more and more like it wants to break out,” Hughes remarked. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts XRP Price Crash To $0.07 Amid Triangle Breakdown In addition to the technical perspective, he also discussed XRP’s price performance relative to its 20-month moving average. He notes that, similar to previous patterns, XRP has spent a considerable amount of time below this moving average prior to significant rallies. In both previous instances, XRP’s breakout was preceded by a period below this moving average, followed by a breakout that began after testing the bottom of the Bollinger Band. Notably, the price of XRP hasn’t yet tested the bottom of the Bollinger band. Therefore, Hughes speculates about a potential price drop as a “final flush out”, possibly down to the $0.30 area before a potential breakout. Such a move would be in line with previous cycles where a test of the lower Bollinger Band has led to strong rallies. “So there is a possibility that the price could come down to test it. Maybe one last flush out maybe down into the $0.30s, we don’t know but if that’s the case then that’s just more confluence of the previous cycles that price can still just break out,” he concluded. By the way, if history were to repeat itself and XRP were to increase by 62,000%, it would reach a price of $250. At press time, XRP traded at $0.44574. Featured image created with DALL·E, chart from TradingView.com
Crypto analyst @Ripple_Effect11 predicts an imminent XRP price crash in a new technical analysis shared via X. His prediction is underpinned by a bearish breakout from a major triangle pattern that has been forming since the $3.84 all-time high on January 4, 2018. The analysis paints a dark picture for XRP in the coming months, with a potential drop to as low as $0.07, contingent on certain technical events. Why The XRP Price Could Crash To $0.07 Elliott Wave Theory, which forms the basis of @Ripple_Effect11’s analysis, is a form of technical analysis that predicts future price movements by identifying recurring wave patterns linked to investor psychology. The theory posits that market movements primarily unfold in five ‘impulse’ waves followed by three ‘corrective’ waves. In the case of XRP, the analyst identifies that the cryptocurrency has been in a corrective phase since its peak in 2018, marked by an A-B-C correction pattern. Wave A saw a sharp decline as low as $0.105 in March 2020. Wave B experienced a partial retracement upwards to $1.96 in April 2021. Wave C, where XRP is currently, is typically the final leg and involves another downward move, often completing the corrective phase. Related Reading: XRP Holds Bullish 2014-2017 Pattern Unless This Happens: Analyst The analysis suggests that within this final Wave C, XRP is undergoing its sub-waves. It’s currently in the third wave which traditionally is significant in terms of the depth and length of the price movement. Notably, the chart also shows a large triangle formation which has encapsulated the price action of XRP over several years. A triangle in technical analysis often represents a period of consolidation before the price breaks out decisively in one direction. According to @Ripple_Effect11, last week’s close below $0.42 confirmed a bearish breakout from this pattern and further supports the theory of a massive price crash. “No one is talking about this MASSIVE XRP triangle breakdown. A weekly close below $0.42 is extremely bearish,” he stated. Related Reading: Buy The Dip? XRP Whales Doing Exactly That – Is A Price Rally Next? The analyst’s first target is at $0.33 where minor psychological support may exist. A second, more significant target at $0.18, which could represent a firmer historical support zone. The third target ranges between $0.12 and $0.14, possibly acting as interim support before more substantial selling. This price represents the end of the third wave. Amidst the fourth wave, the crypto analyst predicts that the XRP price could rebound above $0.18 before the final wave 5 pushes XRP even further down. The final target is between $0.07 and $0.08, translating into a more than 80% crash from the current price level. These targets are corroborated by technical indicators on the chart. The MACD is trending below its signal line, highlighting bearish momentum. The RSI is near 45, suggesting a lack of strong buying pressure and potential for further decline. Ripple Ruling Could Start The Trend Reversal Adding context to the technical analysis is the ongoing Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit, which the analyst notes is expected to conclude by July 2026. The outcome of the legal battle is anticipated to have significant implications for the XRP price. “Smart money sees buy targets 3 and 4 as attractive before the big utility pump from 2026 to 2030. Ripple Vs SEC started in 2020. XRP was classified as NOT a security in 2023. Ripple wins the case and XRP pumps hard 2026. Will you be patient?,” the crypto analyst concludes. At press time, XRP traded at $0.43448. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart form TradingView.com
A crypto analyst has identified key indicators that point to a substantial rally for XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger (XRPL). According to the analyst, XRP is poised to rebound from its bearish trends and soar to new all-time highs XRP To Mirror 2017 Rally To New Highs In an X (formerly Twitter) post in June, crypto analyst, Tylie Eric expressed bullish optimism about XRP, emphasizing the cryptocurrency’s potential for a major rally this year. He shared an XRP price chart depicting the cryptocurrency’s price movements from as early as 2014 to 2025. Related Reading: British Mega Bank Standard Chartered Says Bitcoin Will Hit $100,000, Here’s When Eric disclosed that XRP has met all the necessary requirements and conditions to support a potential bull rally to new highs. The analyst also revealed that XRP is completely prepared to continue with “wave 3 and wave 5” of the renowned Elliott Wave Theory. The Elliott Wave Theory is a tool used to determine price movements in a cryptocurrency. The technical analysis is based on viewing long-term recurrent price patterns in a cryptocurrency. In his post, Eric disclosed that XRP was currently displaying similar patterns and conditions to those seen during its bull rally in 2017. Earlier in 2017, XRP witnessed a massive price rally, which preceded its surge to new all-time highs of $3.84 in 2018. Eric has suggested that XRP’s price action was displaying the same bullish patterns, as a result, he has projected a substantial price increase to $36.36 before the end of 2024. The analyst also revealed that XRP will have to witness a whopping 7,637.22% surge for it can reach the projected price target. Despite being a cryptocurrency analyst, Eric is an avid supporter of the XRP cryptocurrency. The analyst has constantly made bullish predictions for the altcoin, anticipating potential rebounds from bearish sentiment. Moreover, the crypto analyst revealed in his earlier post that XRP’s price action was significantly “boring.” This could be attributed to the cryptocurrency’s recent downward spiral. As of writing, the price of XRP is trading at $0.45, reflecting a 4.12% decrease in the past 24 hours and a 11.71% drop over the past month. The popular cryptocurrency has continually recorded steep declines since the beginning of June. Previously, the cryptocurrency was consolidating slightly above $0.5, however now the cryptocurrency is on a major downward trend, triggered by market volatility and Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Bullish Sentiment Rises Despite its waning value, XRP’s bullish sentiment from crypto analysts continues to rise. A particular crypto analyst identified as ‘Egrag Crypto’ predicted that the altcoin was getting closer to the Fibonacci (Fib) 1.618. The analyst disclosed that this unexpected development could indicate possible areas for a price reversal or continuation in XRP. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Crash Is Buy Opportunity As Wallets Holding 10+ BTC Reaches New ATH Egrag Crypto also shared a price chart depicting XRP’s price actions from 2014 to 2024. In his post he emphasized that if history repeats itself XRP could potentially see a price surge to $27. The analyst has urged investors to remain prepared and optimistic about XRP’s projected surge to to $27. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
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The XRP price continues to remain suppressed under the heat of the Ripple vs. the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) legal battle. This suppressed price action has continued to discourage investors when its comes to the altcoin. However, not everyone has succumbed to the bearish pressure, as crypto analyst RLinda believes that the XRP price could be attempting a decoupling that could lead to a price breakout from here. XRP Price Decoupling Could Trigger Price Crypto analyst RLinda has forecasted a bullish picture for the XRP price where the altcoin could completely break out of its sluggish movement. The analysis which has now spanned a number of a days flows through XRP’s performance over the last year and how it has suffered crashes even when others in the market were reaching new all-time highs. Related Reading: Analysts Says Cardano Has Bottomed And Will Rally To $0.8, But It Must Hold This Level While the coin continues to be bogged down by the Ripple vs. SEC battle, crypto analyst RLinda believes that the XRP price could be reaching a possible decoupling. She explains that this is happening not just technically but fundamentally as well. A possible decoupling is bullish for the XRP price, given that it would be the start of a major price rally. Using the 1-Week chart, the crypto analyst highlights some technical developments that could be important to this possible decoupling. The first of these is that XRP is still testing the “Wedge resistance with the aim of breaking it.” Also, RLinda points out that volatility is decreasing as the consolidation is continuing at this point. However, this consolidation could be the reason that the price begins another rally. As for where the price could go from here, the crypto analyst points out that it could possibly rally as high as $0.6265 and even reach $0.73 by the time it is done. However, XRP must hold the support level at $0.4637 while breaking the resistances being mounting at $0.4962 and $0.5720. Factors Holding Price Down While XRP price continues to be one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the market, a number of factors have suppressed. The major one is the lawsuit mentioned above. Even though Ripple has scored multiple victories against the regulator during this time, the fact that the lawsuit is yet to be officially over continues to present a major hurdle. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts 45% Drop For Bitcoin, But Says It Won’t Go Below This Level In her analysis, RLinda points to these issues as being behind the price not performing well. However, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has said that he expects the lawsuit and settlement to be complete by the end of this summer. This puts it sometime before September. If this happens, then it would mark a pivotal point for the turnouts in the XRP price. “The Ripple vs. SEC case is a pivotal moment for cryptocurrency regulation, as a final victory would be a strong green sign for the entire cryptocurrency community amidst the SEC getting a number of restrictions on its activities lately due to overstepping its authority,” the analyst said. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto analyst Alessio Rastani has warned that XRP is in “trouble” following his recent analysis of the chart. He outlined certain “strong warnings” on the chart, which showed that the crypto token could experience further price declines. Why XRP Is In Trouble Rastani mentioned in a video on his YouTube channel that XRP could drop to $0.13 or even lower as part of Wave C of his analysis using the Elliot Wave Theory. He noted that a drop to that price level represents about a 100% decline for XRP from Wave B and a similar corrective move to Wave A that occurred in 2020. Related Reading: Bitwise CIO Expects $15 Billion To Flow Into Spot Ethereum ETFs, How Will ETH React? The crypto analyst also alluded to the the altcoin’s bounce in 2020, around the time the crypto token was declared a non-security. He claimed that the rally then overlapped, which suggested it was a corrective bounce. He noted that these corrective rallies are bearish in nature as they usually resolve to the downside. Rastani claimed that an impulsive rally is required for XRP to continue its uptrend. That is why he believes that XRP can still drop lower since the corrective rally from 2022 is still in play. The analyst also highlighted the support levels at $0.41 and $0.35 as crucial, stating that a break below those levels will serve as confirmation for the downward move to $0.2 and $0.17. He added that XRP could even drop lower to $0.13. Meanwhile, Rastani predicts that this move could take several months, stating that the crypto token could drop to these levels by year-end or sometime in 2025. He also said that the altcoin needs to stay below the resistance levels at $0.64 and $0.74, as a break above those levels will invalidate his projections. Rastani also highlighted the momentum indicator on XRP’s chart, noting that there has been a lot of “downward negative momentum” for XRP recently, suggesting that a downward move will likely occur. He claimed that the downward momentum hasn’t been triggered yet, but he believes that it will soon happen, especially if the altcoin breaks below $0.35. An Alternative Move For Price Rastani also outlined an alternative move that XRP could make if his projections are invalidated, although he doubts that will happen. He claimed that if XRP manages to break above $0.64 and $0.74, that would mean that the rally in 2022 was Wave A, and the recent drop to around $0.40 was Wave B, thereby setting up XRP for a move to around $1.40 for Wave C. Related Reading: Dogecoin Sees Rapid Accumulation Amid Price Crash, Whale Transactions Soar The crypto analyst added that XRP could also retest the 2021 highs at around $2. However, he claimed that would mean that the next move is still downward, suggesting that the alternative move isn’t still bullish for XRP. He once again reaffirmed that the first scenario of XRP dropping to as low as $0.13 was likely to happen. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
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In a scathing public statement today, Ripple Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty criticized SEC Chairman Gary Gensler following a recent court decision, which Alderoty highlighted as indicative of regulatory overreach. As highlighted by Alderoty, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unlawfully rescinded a rule concerning proxy advisory firms, an action directed by Gensler […]
A crypto analyst has predicted that cryptocurrency payments company, Ripple could be the next high-valuation company, similar to Amazon and Facebook. This prediction comes as XRP witnesses poor performance amidst market volatility and Ripple’s ongoing court battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Analyst Predicts Ripple Emerging As Billion-Dollar Start-Up The host […]
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On-chain analytics platform Santiment has outlined a factor that could contribute to Cardano (ADA) and XRP enjoying further moves to the upside. Both tokens recorded relief pumps following the recent decline in the crypto market, but market traders believe this development is far from a bullish reversal. Heavy Trader Shorting Could Lead To Price Rises For Cardano And XRP Santiment claimed in an X (formerly Twitter) post that the heavy trader shorting which Cardano and XRP are currently seeing could be the “rocket fuel” for continued price rises for these crypto tokens. Santiment had also revealed that Cardano and XRP were among the most notable altcoins that are heavily shorted following their relief bounces. Related Reading: Ethereum Price To Hit $10,000, ‘Just The Way The Chips Have Fallen,’ Analyst Says Interestingly, they called this a “good sign” for the patient bulls, as they believe that liquidation of these short positions could effectively be the momentum that these crypto tokens need to rise higher. Cardano and XRP being named among the most shorted altcoins isn’t surprising, considering that they are the most underperforming coins this year among the top 50 crypto tokens by market cap. Cardano and XRP have also usually failed to enjoy significant relief pumps even when Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto market enjoy a massive rebound. However, this time could be different, as Cardano and XRP have enjoyed a modest price recovery while some other altcoins lag. Data from Coinglass shows that Santiment’s theory could already be in play, seeing how the Cardano and XRP bears have suffered significant losses in the last 24 hours. Over $50,000 in Cardano short positions have been liquidated during this period, while not a single cent in Cardano long positions have been liquidated. Similarly, over $30,000 in XRP short positions have been liquidated while XRP longs were unaffected. A Major Move Might Be On The Horizon For XRP Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto recently predicted that XRP could enjoy a price pump of around 1,700% starting in July. He alluded to XRP’s quarterly hammer formation between April and June 2016 and July and September 2017 before the crypto token enjoyed a major pump. The crypto analyst stated that XRP could form this bullish pattern again but needed to close the 3-month candle above the range between $0.55 and $0.58 in 10 days. Related Reading: Dogecoin Weighted Sentiment Drops To 2024 Lows, What Does This Mean For Price? Egrag further claimed that if the hammer formation is similar to the one in 2016, the XRP could begin the projected 1,700% price rally in July, eventually sending the crypto token to $8. However, if the hammer formation is similar to the one in 2017, Egrag mentioned that XRP holders might have to wait another six months before the “epic” pump of around 5,500%, sending XRP’s price to $27. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
The XRP price has struggled in the market over the past year and has failed to reach a new all-time high even after securing partial victories against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, this lackluster price action has not deterred investors, who continue to believe in the long-term potential of the altcoin. One crypto analyst, in particular, expects the coin price to see another bullish wave that could push it toward the $1 price target. XRP Price Ready For Another Bullish Wave Crypto analyst Alan Santana has predicted a bullish future for the XRP price. The analyst shared a recent analysis which took into account the past performances of not just XRP, but also other crypto assets as well, highlighting their recent peaks. Related Reading: Is Solana A Good Buy? Finance CEO Predicts ‘Magnificent’ Autumn Rally The crypto analyst explained that all cryptocurrencies had time for their peaks, and then when they entered a bullish wave. Usually, this bullish wave tends to occur around 8-10 months following the previous peak, meaning that the XRP price is long overdue for a bullish wave. Alan Santana revealed that the last peak for XRP was back in July 2023, when Judge Analisa Torres had ruled that programmatic XRP sales did not qualify as securities offerings. At the time, the XRP price had rallied over $0.7. However, once that bullish wave ended, the altcoin went into a decline that lasted almost one year. Presently, the XRP price has spent a total of 11 months without a bullish wave and given the established average of 8-10 months for cryptocurrencies between each bullish wave, the altcoin may be getting ready for another bullish wave. However, as the crypto analyst explains, not all bullish waves are the same for all crypto assets. This means that even if XRP were to see another bullish wave, it may not be as expected. Nevertheless, Alan Santana expects that the bullish wave will push the price further. How High Can The Price Go? Providing the possible target for where the XRP price may end up from here, the crypto analyst suggests that a 100% move is possible for the altcoin. One of the major targets highlighted is the $0.65, which is around a 50% increase in price from here. Related Reading: Shiba Inu To The Moon: Analyst Predicts A Run Above $0.00015 If This Happens However, that is not the highest the price is expected to go in its next bullish wave. According to Alan Santana’s chart, the XRP price could end up running as high as $0.9442 before it loses steam. From here, it is possible that the price does touch above the coveted $1 level before correcting back downward again. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has provided insights into the XRP future trajectory, predicting that the crypto token could rise to three digits. His prediction comes amid a recent spike in XRP’s trading volume, which also provides a bullish case for the crypto token. XRP To Reach $200 At Some Point Egrag suggested in an X (formerly Twitter) post that XRP could reach $200 at some point based on its next triangle consolidation. He stated that in the future, newbies would talk about how XRP’s price has remained stagnant at around $50 (instead of its current price of around $0.50) and that these same persons would complain about XRP pumping from $50 to $200. Basically, the analyst was predicting that XRP will experience exponential growth soon and that XRP newbies will not understand how the crypto token has come a long way, considering how it has remained stagnant for a while now. He claimed these investors will “never comprehend seven years of conviction and dedication.” Egrag acknowledged the frustration regarding XRP’s tepid price action and even mentioned that XRP Ledger (XRPL) builders are “starting to nag and feel frustration.” However, as always, he urged the XRP army to “stay steady.” He suggested that XRP is the token of the future, as he stated that “all previous models will be thrown out the window because they will not apply to the fourth industrial revolution.” Egrag’s analysis comes amid a recent surge in XRP’s derivatives trading volume, with data from Coinglass showing a 300% increase and a total of $3.24 billion traded in the last 24 hours. Additionally, data from CoinMarketCap shows that XRP’s spot trading volume is up by over 200% in the last 24 hours. This development is significant. It shows that crypto investors and traders are actively invested in the crypto token and may be looking to accumulate more XRP during this period, which could contribute to a price rally for the crypto token. Interestingly, XRP is one of the few crypto tokens up in the last 24 hours despite the recent crypto market dip. Another Bullish Outlook Crypto analyst Casi Trades also recently offered a bullish outlook for XRP. She claimed the crypto token looked “very bullish” as it had just come off the golden retracement levels. Casi Trades further stated that the altcoin needs to achieve a “strong breakout” above these resistance levels, noting that such an occurrence will clearly indicate a new trend. She suggested that this could be a big moment for XRP, stating that “this test could be the moment” that the market has been waiting for. Casi Trades sounded optimistic that XRP could achieve this breakout as she stated that Bitcoin had retraced close to the .618 level, which she believes could set the stage for the breakout. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
The latest chart analysis by crypto analyst @Cryptobilbuwoo0, published via X, offers a compelling narrative for XRP’s potential upward trajectory when juxtaposed against the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. The analyst emphasizes key technical indicators and historical patterns, suggesting that XRP might be on the brink of a significant bullish phase. XRP Price Poised To “Bounce” The XRP/Total chart primarily illustrates a descending trajectory that began forming from its early 2018 peak. This overarching downtrend is marked by successive lower highs that articulate a consistent descending trendline. Moreover, @Cryptobilbuwoo0 highlights the ‘Bounce Back Line,’ a horizontal support line that has historically acted as a crucial reversal point for the XRP price action. The chart shows several instances where the price of XRP, upon reaching this line, has rebounded dramatically. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Rally 102,590% To $500, But There’s A Catch The last instance of XRP interacting with the “Bounce Back Line” was on December 28, 2020. Following this touchpoint, the price soared over 1,100%, climbing from $0.18 to $2. Earlier, on February 27, 2017, XRP escalated from just under $0.02 to $3.35 within 10 months. Currently, XRP is once again nearing the “Bounce Back Line.” Given the historic outcomes following support from this level, the analyst predicts another significant rally may be on the horizon. The chart analysis further deepens with a nuanced look at the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and the Wavetrend Indicator (WT Krypt), which are pivotal to understanding the market’s momentum and potential reversals. The 14-day RSI is currently nearing 31, approaching the oversold territory which historically signals a buying opportunity or a trend reversal. This is evident in the past markings on the chart, where similar RSI levels have coincided with the “Bounce Back Line” and substantial upward price movements. The Wavetrend Indicator, used for spotting the start and end of cycles in the cryptocurrency’s price, has shown several bullish signs. Bullish divergences have been a critical focus, occurring when the price of XRP makes new lows while the indicator does not follow suit, suggesting a decrease in downward momentum. Moreover, the recent crossover of the Wavetrend lines (red crossing over blue) is typically interpreted as a bullish entry signal, indicating potential upward price movement. Related Reading: XRP Whale Goes On Shopping Spree: 27 Million Coins Snapped Up As Price Dips In addition to the primary indicators, the analyst has annotated the chart with past price actions and highlighted areas and patterns, such as bullish divergences. These annotations serve to emphasize significant trading zones and anticipated trend shifts based on historical data. The marked sections of the chart indicate that each time similar conditions were met, there followed a significant increase in the XRP price, reinforcing the bullish outlook presented in the current analysis. @Cryptobilbuwoo0’s analysis suggests that XRP, currently positioned at a historically significant price level and supported by bullish indicator signals, is poised for a potential breakout. This outlook is bolstered by the RSI nearing oversold conditions and the positive signals from the Wavetrend Indicator. If the historical pattern repeats, the crypto asset could see a substantial rally, affirming the analyst’s perspective: Looking at the XRP/Total chart, XRP has always risen significantly from the rebound line. Indicators are also calling the bulls. XRP always moves alone like a maverick. XRP’s showtime begins. At press time, XRP traded at $0.49. Featured image created with DALL·E, chart from TradingView.com
It is no longer surprising that the XRP price movement has stagnated around $0.5 in the past few months despite various positive developments for Ripple. This lackluster price action has left many XRP investors feeling wanting, especially considering the positive price action of other cryptocurrencies. Sean McBride, a former director at Ripple, believes XRP is unlikely to register a significant breakout until Ripple’s ongoing lawsuit with the SEC concludes. Ongoing SEC Lawsuit Weighs Heavily On XRP Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC has been dragging on for over three years, and it continues to cast a dark cloud over XRP’s price. Ripple scored a partial win in July 2023 when Judge Torres decided that XRP to retail investors is not a security. This decision resulted in a temporary increase in the price of XRP to $0.90. However, the embattled crypto token now finds itself stuck below $0.50, unable to break out despite various rebounds and periods of dominance by the bulls. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts Cardano Price Will Rally 370% To $2, Here’s The Timeline A recent example of this repetition was observed in the past 30 days when a period of bull dominance saw XRP trading just above the $0.5 price mark for three weeks. However, like before, XRP’s price has failed to maintain its position above this level, and the crypto now finds itself trading around $0.48. As McBride noted on social media, nothing significant will happen to XRP’s price until Judge Torres makes her decision. This is in relation to the pending decision on whether the sale of XRP to institutional investors qualifies as the sale of securities. According to the former Ripple director, a clear judgment from the judge would finally enable institutional investors to decide their stance on Ripple and XRP. “Nothing significant is going to happen with the price of XRP until Judge Torres makes her decision,” McBride said. “This could open up the door for US institutions working with Ripple to ‘flip the switch’,” he continued. I think I’ve mentioned this before. Nothing significant is going to happen with the price of XRP until Judge Torres makes her decision. So anyone expecting anything different is delusional. The next big piece of this is clear legislation in the US. Hopefully that is on the way… — Sean McBride (@seanmcbride16) June 11, 2024 What Will It Take For XRP Price To Break Out of Its Slump? Before XRP can truly break out of its slump, the lawsuit with the SEC must be resolved. As long as the case drags on, uncertainty will hang over the token and suppress the price. A settlement or victory for Ripple would remove this roadblock and likely send the price of XRP surging. Of course, XRP would need to outperform the market to compensate for lost ground over the past three years. However, a loss could deal a major blow to XRP and cause the price to plummet further. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Prediction: Major Analysts Say BTC Is Headed For 6-Digit ATH According to one crypto analyst known as EGRAG CRYPTO, it is only a matter of time before all the rotational profits start flowing into XRP. This, in turn, would lead to XRP’s price breaking out of a descending triangle and pushing towards a target of $7.5.
Ripple, known for its enterprise blockchain solutions, and Archax, the UK’s first Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated digital asset exchange, broker, and custodian, have announced a significant extension to their partnership. This extension aims to tokenize hundreds of millions of dollars of real world assets (RWAs) using the XRP Ledger (XRPL), positioning XRPL as a […]
Ripple has officially finalized its acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust Company, a regulated entity providing high-grade digital asset custody solutions. This acquisition, first announced earlier this year, has received the green light from all necessary regulatory bodies, including the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), which oversees the operation of limited-purpose trust companies. […]
Ripple announced the creation of the XRPL Japan and Korea Fund on June 11, 2024, marking a major strategic move to deepen its engagement with blockchain innovation in East Asia. This initiative is part of a broader commitment from Ripple, allocating 1 billion XRP (worth approximately $490 million) to support various activities that catalyze the […]
Crypto analyst Chad Steingraber has made an ultra-bullish price prediction for the XRP price, stating that the crypto token’s price could rise to three figures. The analyst also outlined when this price target will be attained. XRP Will Hit $250 In This Market Cycle Steingraber mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that XRP will reach $250 by 2025, which he believes will represent the market top for the crypto token in this bull run. He made this prediction while stating that Bitcoin and Ethereum will hit $250,000 and $25,000 in 2025, which will also be their market top. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Gives Reasons Why A Face-Melting Bull Run Is On The Horizon Steingraber has previously provided several reasons why he is so bullish on XRP and believes the crypto token could attain such heights. He once alluded to a potential XRP ETF as one factor that could trigger significant price surges for XRP. He explained that an XRP ETF would give the crypto token an added utility as fund issuers for the XRP ETFs will direct their assets into an institutional liquidity hub. He believes an XRP ETF will drive more demand for the crypto token, ultimately driving up its price when a supply shock occurs. Steingraber also believes that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple is one of the factors suppressing XRP’s price up until now. He had earlier claimed that XRP’s price wasn’t going up because new money wasn’t flowing into its ecosystem and affirmed that the crypto token would likely see an influx of new money once the SEC’s case against Ripple is over. Steingraber isn’t the only one who believes that XRP’s price could skyrocket and climb to three figures once the lawsuit ends. Crypto analyst JackTheRippler also predicted that XRP would rise above $100 once the case ends. The analyst even gave a more bullish prediction than Steingraber’s, stating that XRP hitting $10,000 was achievable after the lawsuit. Crypto analyst CryptoBull also predicted that XRP could reach three figures, rallying 28,900% to $154. XRP Price To $7.5 In The Meantime Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has suggested that XRP rising to $7.5 is the price target to watch before the crypto token reaches the heights analysts like Steingraber predict. In an X post, he stated that “$7.5 is target number 1.” Egrag went on to outline how this move to $7.5 will likely take place. Related Reading: Litecoin Sees Massive 75% Surge In Major Metric – Can This Trigger A Rally To $200? He stated he is highly convinced that XRP will break the white triangle (on the chart he shared) and hit the measured move at $1.5. From there, he expects XRP to make its move to $7.5. However, he warned that the Fib 1.618 zone where $7.5 is situated is “critical” and that a lot of profit-taking will happen there, suggesting that XRP could significantly decline once it reaches such heights. Egrag added that the next targets for XRP will be “mid-double digits near Fib 2.414 & 2.618” if XRP archives a weekly close above Fib 1.618. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
The Ripple Chief Technology Officer (CTO) David Schwartz has responded to rumours that the Company might be considering abandoning its association with the XRP token. The crypto firm has so far provided XRP with its major utilities, and such rumors could negatively impact its price. Ripple Is Not Abandoning XRP Schwartz clarified in an X […]
Ripple has again raised concerns in the XRP community following its recent XRP sale. This comes amid XRP’s unimpressive price action, which continues to paint a bearish outlook for the crypto token. Ripple Sells 150 Million Tokens On-chain data shows that the crypto firm offloaded 150 million XRP tokens ($78 million) on June 7. These tokens formed part of the 1 billion XRP tokens, which were recently unlocked as part of its monthly escrow unlock, which is set to continue until 2027. As expected, this sale has raised concerns, considering the impact many believe it could have on the market. Related Reading: Bitcoin On The Verge As Global Liquidity Nears New $100 Million ATH Moreover, this sale follows Ripple’s recent unusual transactions, when the crypto firm moved 3 billion XRP tokens ($1.5 billion) across different wallets in the space of 30 minutes. However, crypto analyst Michael Nardolillo explained that those transactions were mainly internal movements and escrow re-lockups. This recent sale of $150 million XRP tokens will again raise the theory of price suppression by Ripple. While it has been revealed that the crypto firm’s XRP sales have no impact on prices on crypto exchanges, it undoubtedly adds to the bearish sentiment that crypto investors already have towards the token. Furthermore, Ripple’s XRP sales lead to a positive supply shock, with more XRP tokens being injected into circulation. Such development tends to have a negative impact on a crypto’s price and could lead to significant price declines. It is also worth mentioning that this sale comes at a time when the market sentiment towards XRP is as bearish as it can be. This is partly thanks to the fact that the crypto token remains one of the worst-performing crypto assets since the year began, with a year-to-date (YTD) loss of over 18%. XRP Will Still Be Great Despite XRP’s unimpressive price action, crypto analysts have continued to predict the crypto token will still have its moment when it will experience that price breakout and make a parabolic move to the upside. Crypto analyst Javon Marks recently mentioned that the XRP is about to make a name if it hadn’t already done so. Related Reading: Is A Bitcoin Crash Below $50,000 Still Possible? Crypto Analyst Shares The Possibilities He made this statement while revealing that a Hidden Bullish Divergence setup had formed on the altcoin’s chart. He claimed that XRP’s price went up by over 63,000% in less than a year the last time this happened. He suggested that such a move could be on the horizon again with XRP at its breaking point. Meanwhile, Crypto analyst CryptoBull also recently predicted that the cryptocurrency could enjoy a 28,900% rally and rise to $154. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at around $0.49, down over 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has revealed a bullish pattern that recently formed on the XRP price chart. The analyst also revealed how high the crypto token could rise once it makes this move to the upside. Inverted Hammer Forms On The Chart Egrag highlighted an Inverted hammer that had formed on XRP’s chart while noting how bullish this was for the crypto token. He claimed that last month’s candle formation showed a 75% Inverted Hammer at the bottom, which is “super bullish” for XRP. Egrag believes this is an “amazing sign” that the altcoin could rise to $0.75 soon enough. He added that July will be a “month of fireworks” for XRP. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Surge To $71,000 Sends All Long-Term Holders Into Profit, What About Short-Term Holders? XRP’s possible rise to $0.75 is significant, as Egrag had previously highlighted that price level as a “critical breakout point” for XRP. Back then, he mentioned that XRP was “poised” to achieve this breakout in the coming weeks. He suggested an XRP breakout above that price level would send it to $1.5, and the crypto token could enjoy a further upward trend to $7.5. Crypto analyst CasiTrades also recently provided a bullish narrative for the altcoin. She stated that the crypto token is maintaining its bullish momentum and bouncing off the 0.382 retracement level. The analyst added that XRP has finally flipped a trendline that had acted as resistance for months to support. Meanwhile, CasiTrades highlighted $0.54 as a price level to keep an eye on, stating that XRP could encounter resistance at that level. She suggested that the coin could enjoy a parabolic move if it breaks out above that price level, remarking that it is a “crucial level to watch for a potential breakthrough.”CasiTrades previously raised the possibility of the altcoin rising to as high as $80 when it breaks out from a consolidation triangle. XRP Is On The Brink Of A Parabolic Rally Crypto analyst Mikybull Crypto recently suggested that XRP was on the brink of a parabolic rally. He stated in an X post that the token is currently at the level it was in 2017 and 2020, which triggered a “massive rally” for the crypto token on both occasions. In 2017, the altcoin enjoyed a price gain of 61,000% in 280 days. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Open Interest Returns To February 2024 Levels, What Happened Last Time? The chart that Mikybull Crypto shared showed that the altcoin could rise to as high as $5. Meanwhile, crypto analyst XRP Captain claimed that the altcoin was ready for the “massive breakout.” He claimed that XRP is in the “middle of apex. ” Crypto analyst Jaydee also agreed with XRP Captain that a breakout is imminent, stating that “it’s coming,” although he claimed that “beginners” will miss out on the run. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at around $0.52, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Despite the unimpressive XRP price action, this crypto analyst has predicted that the crypto token could witness a God candle that will send its price to unprecedented heights. The analyst also suggested when this parabolic move will happen. XRP Price To Rise To $30 Soon Enough Crypto analyst DustyBC shared a chart on his X (formerly Twitter) platform in which he predicts that XRP will experience a God candle that will send its price to 30, representing about a 4,000% price gain for the crypto token. Interestingly, the crypto token suggested that this move will happen sometime this year. Related Reading: Bitcoin, Ethereum On Exchanges Drop To New Lows, What A Supply Squeeze Would Mean For The Market DustyBC’s prediction is based on a symmetrical triangle, showing how XRP has been consolidating for years and is well primed for a breakout. Given how lengthy this consolidation has been (since 2017), the analyst believes that such a parabolic rise is possible. Crypto analyst CasiTrades also thinks that XRP can record such price gains. She mentioned in an X post that XRP is about to “complete its 2245-day triangle,” which could present a chance of a lifetime. She had previously raised the possibility of XRP rising to as high as $80 when it breaks out of the consolidation triangle. CasiTrades also recently mentioned that XRP had consolidated even further over the past few days, claiming that a breakout was imminent. The crypto analyst also alluded to XRP’s “interesting” Relative Strength Index (RSI) as another reason to be bullish on the crypto token. She acknowledged that XRP’s price hasn’t changed much but noted that there are signs for an imminent breakout. Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto also recently revealed that XRP’s RSI has dropped to its lowest in history while highlighting how bullish this was for the crypto token. XRP currently has a low RSI, which suggests that the crypto token is undervalued and could rise soon enough to attain its fair value. Meanwhile, Egrag charted two paths that XRP could follow as it rises to a price target of $7.5. XRP Is About To Make A Name For Itself Crypto analyst Javon Marks recently suggested that XRP is about to go parabolic, stating, “If XRP hasn’t already made a name for itself, it sure looks as if it’s about to do so now.” He made this statement while revealing a Hidden Bullish Divergence that had formed on XRP’s chart. He claimed that XRP saw a price gain of over 63,000% in less than one year the last time this setup formed on the charts. The crypto analyst added that such price gain is possible again, with XRP currently at its breaking point. Marks had previously predicted that XRP could enjoy a 33,000% price gain, sending it above $200. Related Reading: Can Bitcoin Rise 150% From Here? Crypto Expert Peter Brandt Predicts The Top At the time of writing, XRP is trading at around $0.52, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Simon McLoughlin, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uphold, a cloud-based financial services platform, has expressed optimism about the XRP price outlook despite the cryptocurrency’s stagnant price. McLoughlin predicts that the XRP price could surge as high as $10,000, surpassing the value of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum. XRP Price To Reach $10,000 A crypto […]
The XRP price has been a constant point of worry for investors given that the altcoins seems to be frozen in time. The last time that the coin rallied was in the 2017-2018 bull and even though there has been another massive bull market since then, XRP failed to follow the rest of the market. While expectations for the altcoin have dropped dramatically, one analyst believes that the cryptocurrency could finally have its time in the spotlight, revealing targets for when this does happen. Why XRP Could Be Gearing Up For A Bull Rally Crypto analyst CryptoManiac101 took to the TradingView platform to share a rather interesting view of the XRP price going forward. The analyst pointed out a number of indicators that suggest that the altcoin may finally be getting ready to move. One of the major points in the analysis was the price levels and movements so far. Related Reading: Bitcoin Enters Dreaded ‘Chop Season’ – What Does This Mean For Price? The crypto analyst points out a convergence of three different moving averages in the year 2024. At the end of this is the formation of a symmetrical triangle pattern outlined in the chart. Furthermore, the convergence, which is happening around $0.51, suggests that there is consolidation going on. Now, usually, consolidation will come with accumulation, which is often good for the price, and the analyst points out that interest is rising. Going further, the crypto analyst points to the performance of XRP over the last 11 years. This begins from 2013 and moves to present time, showing how the performance of XRP has actually flattened during this time. “Significant historical price spikes, particularly in 2017 and 2018, are visible, which is what we are looking at for 2024 and 2025 years as we see some movement consistency between the two cycles,” the analyst stated. With interesting rising, these indicators could point toward an important breakout for the price. If this happens, the crypto analyst has outlined targets for how high the price could go. How High Can The Price Go? One major factor in the analyst’s prediction is the fact that such historical patterns have been previously bullish for XRP to have returned. The analyst points out that a rally usually breaks out when these patterns have seen a 75% completion. However, the current patterns have reached 88.93% completion, suggesting that a breakout is long overdue for the XRP price. Related Reading: Chainlink Is Not Done: Analyst Predicts 300% Rise Against Bitcoin In the event of a rally, the crypto analyst expects an at least 800% increase in price above $4. This future prediction is based on the potential of a breakout from the symmetrical triangle forming at the convergence of the three moving averages. In this case, the analyst expects a rally to $4.5 as a starting point.
Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has provided another bullish narrative for the XRP price. This time, he outlined two scenarios that could occur and cause the crypto token to experience a breakout, potentially sending it as high as $7.5. This comes with the recent revelation that XRP’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) has reached its lowest ever. Time For An XRP Price Breakout Egrag Crypto shared a chart in an X (formerly Twitter) post that showed that the crypto token could rise to $7.5 when it accomplishes the breakout, which the crypto analyst claimed is imminent. Egrag highlighted a “White Triangle” breakout on the chart, which he stated is “aligning perfectly” with the previous charts and the Fib 0.702 to 0.786 levels. He added that the measured move is projected to be between $1.2 and $1.5 before XRP could take off and climb to $7.5. Egrag further remarked that the “critical breakout point” for XRP is around $0.70 and $0.7’5 and that the crypto token is “poised” to achieve this breakout in the “next couple of weeks. Egrag warned that XRP could still experience significant declines before then, stating that a retest of the breakout might be on the cards. However, he is convinced that a “MEGA RUN for XRP is on the horizon.” Meanwhile, for the second scenario of how XRP could achieve its impending breakout, Egrag Crypto highlighted an ‘Atlas Line’ on the XRP chart and claimed that the breakout point for XRP is at $0.6799. He noted that XRP is still holding strong “like a boss” on the atlas line, suggesting it shouldn’t be long before it breaks above $0.6799. In the meantime, $0.5777 and $0.5000 are key price levels that XRP holders should monitor. Egrag labels them resistance and support levels for XRP’s upward trend along this atlas line. XRP Hits Its Lowest RSI In History Egrag revealed in a more recent X post that XRP’s RSI is at its lowest ever. He noted that this assertion was based on the monthly time frame and shared a chart to prove his claim. Following his revelation, Egrag highlighted how bullish this was for XRP, stating, “If this isn’t a positive signal, I don’t know what is.” The chart he shared showed that XRP’s Relative Strength Index is at 38, which is indeed bullish for the crypto token. Low RSI levels are considered a buy signal since they suggest that the coin is oversold and undervalued. Therefore, crypto investors might be looking to accumulate XRP, with these buy orders expected to trigger a move to the upside for the crypto token. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at around $0.52, up almost 1% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ripple Labs has escalated its defense against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by specifically addressing two critical arguments from the SEC in their ongoing legal dispute, as outlined in a new filing submitted to Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York. This filing comes at a decisive moment, with the […]
As a recent Messari report outlined, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) showcased notable progress during the first quarter of 2024. The decentralized public blockchain, which facilitates the transfer of XRP, fiat currencies, and other digital assets, has demonstrated substantial activity. XRP Ledger Burn Rate Slows Amid Low Fees During Q1 2024, XRP, the native token of the XRPL, secured its position as the sixth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, reaching $34.1 billion (currently $29M). Despite a slight price decrease, XRP’s circulating market cap witnessed a 1.3% growth quarter-over-quarter (QoQ). Related Reading: Forget Fear, Embrace Greed? Bitcoin Soars As Sentiment Turns Red Hot The XRPL employs a deflationary mechanism by systematically burning transaction fees. This process exerts downward pressure on the total supply of XRP, which stands at 100 billion tokens. Since the inception of the XRP Ledger, approximately 12 million XRP have been burned. However, the low burn rate during Q1 can be attributed to the network’s relatively low transaction fees (less than $0.002 per transaction). Additionally, 1 billion XRP is released from escrow to Ripple each month, with any unutilized tokens being placed into new escrow contracts. This pattern will continue until the remaining approximately 45 billion XRP becomes liquid; at this point, the deflationary pressure from burned fees will be the primary variable affecting supply. While XRP’s price decreased marginally 0.1% QoQ, lagging behind the overall crypto market’s 63.0% increase, it rose 14.8% year over year (YoY). Inscription-Fueled Transactions Propel XRPL Daily Payments The report highlights that revenue in the XRPL is measured as total fees collected by the network, which are subsequently burned, contributing to the redistribution of wealth from transaction fee spenders to XRP holders. Network activity showed significant growth, with active addresses and transactions increasing by 37% and 113% QoQ, respectively. A substantial portion of transaction activity on the XRPL stemmed from inscriptions, a transaction type popularized in early 2023. Over 30 million transactions were sent to a single account by approximately 45,000 accounts engaged in inscription-related activities. According to Messari, inscriptions, facilitated by XRP Script, played a key role in driving the surge in daily payments, which soared 350% QoQ to 2 million transactions. Related Reading: $2.9 Billion In Mt. Gox Bitcoin On The Move For The First Time In 5 Years, Where Is It Headed? Lastly, the report notes that the XRP Ledger blockchain witnessed a net increase of 150,000 accounts, driving the total number of accounts up by 3.1% to 5.15 million in Q1. However, new addresses decreased 12.4% QoQ to 183,000, primarily due to the high number of addresses created in Q4, coinciding with the inception of inscription activity. As of press time, XRP is valued at $0.5279, down 2.5% in the past 24 hours and 3.5% in the past seven days, which is in line with the broader market trend. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
In an exchange on X, Ripple‘s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, also known as JoelKatz, responded to queries about the strikingly similar price movements of XRP and Stellar (XLM). This discussion has brought to light not just the intertwined market dynamics of these two major cryptocurrencies but also the complex factors influencing their valuation. Curious Correlation Between XRP And XLM Schwartz candidly addressed a post by Good Morning Crypto, who highlighted a long-term price chart comparison between XRP and XLM since 2014, questioning the “unnatural price symmetry” and the potential for both to “breakout together during this bull run.” Schwartz replied, “I genuinely don’t know. The thing that I think is most likely is that both prices are driven primarily by factors completely outside their ecosystems.” Related Reading: Ready For Liftoff: XRP Price Primed To Skyrocket Before November However, Schwartz also acknowledged conflicting evidence to his theory. When pressed for specifics regarding the unusual correlation, he pointed to the significant event of Stellar burning half of their token supply, which surprisingly did not impact their price or disrupt the price correlation pattern with XRP. “The one bit that’s the most convincing to me is that Stellar burned half their supply and there wasn’t so much as a blip on their price chart or any real deviation from XRP’s price correlation,” Schwartz explained. This dialogue underscores a broader narrative within the cryptocurrency sector, where XRP and XLM share not only a founder in Jed McCaleb but also similar technological frameworks aimed at streamlining cross-border payments. Despite these overlaps, the absence of a price impact post-Stellar’s token burn has been a particularly puzzling aspect for analysts and the crypto community alike. Both XRP and XLM have historically mirrored each other’s price movements, potentially due to overlapping use cases, investor behaviors, and market perceptions. As financial tools facilitating quick, cross-border transactions with minimal fees, both have attracted similar investor bases looking for alternatives to traditional banking hurdles. Related Reading: XRP Price Consolidates, Gearing Up for Its Next Major Breakout Market sentiment plays a significant role. News impacting one of the cryptos can quickly spill over to the other due to their perceived substitutability. Additionally, regulatory shifts in one can inadvertently sway investor sentiment towards the other. Popular pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan commented on this, “I don’t know what causes it but it shows how useless Ripple burning the escrow would be. Stellar burned XLM and Ripple did not burn XRP and it had no impact on the symmetry. Same for the lawsuit. No impact overall. Stellar was not sued. Factors external to either blockchain and not specific to either Ripple or Stellar must be the explanation.” The ongoing debate includes speculation about whether XRP and XLM will jointly make significant gains in an anticipated bull run. Historical price patterns suggest a high level of correlation, but as Schwartz indicates, external factors such as global market conditions and macroeconomic factors are likely at play. At press time, XRP price stood at $0.5282. Featured image created with DALL·E, chart from TradingView.com