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Fresh accusations of market manipulation are surrounding XRP after a wave of unusual whale activity triggered sharp liquidity shifts across major exchanges. On-chain analysts claim that large XRP holders may be strategically moving billions of tokens to influence price action, target leveraged positions, and exploit weak liquidity zones during critical market sessions. Is XRP Becoming A Whale-Controlled Market? XRP whales have now confirmed strategic manipulation of liquidity, turning what appears to be resistance into a calculated market trap. A crypto trader and investor known as Cheeky Crypto on X noted that as XRP tests the $1.45 resistance level for the fourth time, new data suggests this ceiling is a deliberate liquidity zone engineered by large holders. Related Reading: XRP Market Now Controlled By Whales? Dominance Reaches 91% On Binance At the core of this setup lies a staggering 1.16 billion XRP token supply overhang and a hidden market pipe. While retail investors interpret repeated rejections as weakness at the resistance zone, institutional players are reportedly absorbing sell pressure through ETFs. On-chain data adds weight to this narrative. In a single day, 34.94 million XRP tokens were withdrawn from exchanges, while the XRP native automated market maker is creating a supply-demand imbalance. Furthermore, regulatory developments could act as a major catalyst. The United States Senate Banking Committee’s ongoing work on the Clarity Act could become a major turning point for XRP resistance if lawmakers officially classify the asset as a digital commodity. Cheeky Crypto believes that the Goldman Sachs disclosure of a $153.8 million position in spot XRP ETFs marks the beginning of the institutional era for the ledger. Stablecoin Activity On XRP Ledger Continues Accelerating Rapidly Multiple bullish signals are aligning for XRP and its broader ecosystem. The CTO and founder of House of Cauliman, Mr. Cauliman, has highlighted that one of the strongest indicators came from exchange flow data showing that more than $115 million worth of XRP was withdrawn from exchanges within 24 hours. These large exchange outflows are often interpreted as a sign that big holders are moving assets into private wallets rather than preparing them for immediate sale. Related Reading: This New Move Just Opened XRP To 44 Million New Users At the same time, activity surrounding real-world assets on the XRPL is rapidly accelerating. Tokenized assets on XRPL have surged to approximately $3.03 billion, representing a roughly 45% increase over the past 30 days. At the same time, stablecoin adoption is also expanding across the network, with value nearing $498 million, and transfer volume continues to rise. Furthermore, institutional adoption is also becoming more tangible. In a notable development, Ondo Finance, JPMorgan Kinexys, Mastercard, and Ripple successfully executed a near real-time cross-border redemption of tokenized US Treasuries using XRPL. Despite whales steadily removing XRP from exchanges, institutions testing real settlement with RWA, and stablecoin activity rapidly expanding, the network continues to operate efficiently. This growing appeal is coming from buyers, but the reason people are paying attention is utility. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Tom has declared that a projected XRP rally to $21.5 isn’t a gamble and will definitely happen. This came as he revealed that a measured move is coming for the altcoin, which will send its price to this $21 target.   XRP Eyes Measured Move To New ATH Of $21.5 In an X post, Tom said that XRP is set to see a measured move to a new all-time high (ATH) of $21.50, with this price target also his second take-profit zone. The analyst revealed that he had held XRP when the token was trading at $0.30 and and held until it reached its current ATH of $3.84.  Related Reading: XRP Analyst Reveals The Question No One Asks And Why It’s Important Now, the analyst is again holding the token, targeting higher prices for XRP. He highlighted some positives as the token eyes the $21.50 target, noting that the 3-week golden cross has fired. Furthermore, Tom noted that the current base is a 1:1 fractal of the 2014 to 2017 cycle and that the volume is lower than the last cycle’s bottom, with supply gone.  In another X post, the analyst reiterated his bullish outlook for XRP, citing the CLARITY Act as a catalyst that could spark a rally. His accompanying chart showed that the altcoin could reach $2.8 by July, which is around when the crypto bill could pass. The bill is a positive for XRP, as it will provide regulatory clarity by classifying XRP as a commodity.  Crypto analyst Michael also echoed similar sentiments about XRP, stating that a parabolic rally could begin at any time. He declared that this will be the biggest breakout of the year, as the altcoin has already bottomed.  XRP Yet To Bottom Despite Recent Relief Rally Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has indicated that XRP has yet to bottom despite its recent rally above $1.4. In an X post, he stated that the weekly chart presents a very interesting diminishing downside structure relative to the 200 SMA. He noted that during the first major cycle low, XRP bottomed roughly 60% below the 200 SMA. Meanwhile, during the second major cycle low, the token bottomed roughly 40% below the 200 SMA.  Related Reading: XRP Price Is Replicating The 2017 Trend And The Implications Are Parabolic Applying the same diminishing downside pattern, the analyst said the next major low could be 20% below the 200 SMA, implying a price target of $0.93. Egrag Crypto stated that this thesis wasn’t unreasonable because mature assets tend to experience reduced downside volatility and smaller capitulation percentages. Such assets are also said to have stronger macro support structures and more institutional liquidity stabilization.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.45, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price started a downside correction from the $1.50 zone. The price is now consolidating and might aim for another increase if it stays above the $1.440 zone. XRP price started a downside correction after it failed to clear the $1.5050 zone. The price is now trading above $1.440 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.4420 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it settles above $1.4620. XRP Price Trims Some Gains XRP price started a decent upward move above $1.4250 and $1.450, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.450 resistance. A high was formed at $1.5074, and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below $1.480 and $1.4620. The price dipped below the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3786 swing low to the $1.5074 high. The price is now trading above $1.440 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.4420 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.4580 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.4620 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.4770. A clear move above the $1.4770 resistance might send the price toward the $1.5050 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.520 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.550. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $1.4620 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.4420 level. The next major support is near the $1.4280 level and the trend line or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3786 swing low to the $1.5074 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.4280 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.4120. The next major support sits near the $1.40 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.3850. Any more losses might call for a test of $1.3650. 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 above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.4420 and $1.4280. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4620 and $1.4770.

The XRP price remains range-bound as it has been over the past couple of weeks. As of the time of writing, the XRP price has appreciated by 1.86% over the past day, yet it has been unable to break above the $1.60 resistance. However, despite this apparent inertia, a notable shift is occurring on Binance, the world’s leading crypto exchange by trading volume. Related Reading: XRP’s Biggest Holders Just Stopped Sending Tokens to Exchanges: Last Time Was November 2021 Binance Whale Vs Retail Spread Falls To 88% In a QuickTake post on CryptoQuant, analyst Amr Taha shares an update for the XRP market on the Binance exchange. The relevant indicator in this scenario is the XRP Binance Whale vs Retail Spread metric. For context, the metric measures the difference between large, whale-sized outflows and smaller, retail-sized ones on Binance. By extension of this primary function, the metric is used to tell if the market’s activity is more driven by its whales or by its retail traders.   In the Quicktake post, Taha reveals that the Whale vs Retail Spread metric has fallen to approximately 88.8%, marking one of the weakest readings the indicator has shown since 2024. The crypto expert notes that, while the current reading is still quite positive, it still cannot be ignored that it has dropped significantly from its past highs of around 94%.  Interestingly, periods where the spread was above 94% often reflect stronger retail activity. When retailers (one of the most reactive investor groups) are increasingly making transactions, it paints a parallel picture of growing speculative activity. Historical trends show this adds to XRP’s bullish price behavior. Related Reading: 14,600 Bitcoin Sold in Profit in One Day: Here Is How BTC’s Own Structure Broke It Below $80K What Declining Whale-Retail Spread Means For XRP Price Taha further states that, from a market-cycle perspective, the gap between current readings and the earlier 94%+ zone is widening. This suggests that the outflow patterns on Binance are increasingly deviating from those typically observed in retail-driven markets, especially near cycle tops. Nonetheless, this is not necessarily a bearish signal for XRP, as it only implies that the market would lose some retail speculation and the strength it often brings. Hence, if macro conditions remain stable, the XRP price might only see some mid-term weakness, not enough to trigger a bearish cycle. As of press time, the XRP price stands at $1.41, up 2.28% over the past 24 hours. Featured image from Dreamstime, chart from Tradingview

Crypto pundit Remi has declared that an XRP rally to $1,000 is nothing big, indicating that the altcoin could easily reach this target. The pundit also revealed why he believes that XRP could rally much higher, outlining potential use cases for the token.  Pundit Explains Why XRP Can Rally Well Above $1,000 In an X post, Remi remarked that those who think an XRP rally to $1,000 is something “big” haven’t been out in the real world. First, he alluded to the DTCC, stating that XRP can’t be less than $100 solely because of the DTCC utility, as this could drive in “quadrillions” of dollars. The pundit is alluding to the DTCC working with Ripple on its tokenization goals, which could be bullish for XRP.  Related Reading: These Catalysts Can Trigger The Next XRP Price Run, But Can It Reach $3? Furthermore, Remi noted that the inclusion of SWIFT, tokenization, U.S. debt, the Special Drawing Rights (SDR), and the entire banking system makes it impossible for XRP to support such use cases without slippage unless the token is worth over $1,000. In line with this, he declared that if the bull cycle ends quickly, then XRP is likely to have only a three-digit price tag. However, if the cycle extends, then the altcoin could rally above $1,000.  The pundit also noted that XRP needs volume and adoption percentage, which he believes will only come with time. He declared that it will be a quick adoption. XRP is already seeing significant adoption with increased activity on the XRP Ledger. The total tokenized value on the network has surpassed $3 billion, according to data from RWA.xyz.  The CLARITY Act Factor Remi stated that if the CLARITY Act gets signed into law by July, and the bull cycle ends in September, then XRP won’t have time to mature before the cycle ends. However, he believes the token will keep rising while the economy tanks, and that it could rally above $1,000 at year-end 2027 rather than at the start of the year.  Related Reading: XRP History Is About To Repeat Itself And Price Could Rally 1,008% To Cross $10 Interestingly, the pundit also raised the possibility of XRP rallying to $100,000 in the near future, stating that this could happen when they make XRP an e-SDR. He declared that this would happen as the token becomes the settlement rail for the global financial system. He doubled down on the e-SDR angle, predicting that XRP could reach as high as $5,000 overnight if the  International Monetary Fund (IMF) or the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) labels the token as an e-SDR. Remi also expressed confidence that this will eventually happen.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.42, up over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com

A crypto analyst has highlighted how the Tom Demark (TD) Sequential has given a buy signal for XRP following its latest pullback. XRP Has Seen A TD Sequential Signal On Its 4-Hour Chart In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has shared a TD Sequential signal that has appeared in the 4-hour price of XRP. The “TD Sequential” here refers to an indicator from technical analysis (TA) that’s generally used for pinpointing potential locations of reversal in an asset’s price. Related Reading: XRP Network Quiet: Adoption & Activity Plunge From 2024 Peak The indicator involves two phases. In the first phase, called the setup, candles of the same color are counted up to nine. Once these nine candles, which don’t have to be consecutive, have been printed on the chart, the TD Sequential flashes a reversal signal. Naturally, if the candles leading up to the setup’s completion were green, then the signal acts as a bearish one, while them being red implies a possible bottom formation. After the setup is over, the second phase, known as the countdown, picks up. This phase works pretty similarly to the first one, with the only difference being that it involves a total of thirteen candles, not nine. Following the end of the countdown, the price is assumed to have arrived at another point of trend exhaustion. Now, here is a chart that shows the TD Sequential signal that has emerged for XRP on the 4-hour timeframe recently: As displayed in the above graph, the XRP 4-hour price has just seen the emergence of a TD Sequential setup. This signal has arrived as the cryptocurrency has dropped more than 4% from its $1.45 high. Since the candles involved have been red ones, the setup’s completion suggests that a bullish reversal could happen next for the asset in the short term. “To me, this suggests the local exhaustion is over, and XRP is ready to rebound,” said Martinez. The analyst noted that the TD Sequential has been accurate at anticipating trend shifts in the token recently. One example of this is visible in the chart; the $1.45 high from earlier this week coincided with a sell signal in the indicator. Related Reading: Bitcoin Reclaims Short-Term Holder Cost Basis—What It Means “I’m looking for a move back toward the $1.45 resistance, with a secondary target of $1.80 once we clear the overhead supply,” added Martinez. It now remains to be seen whether the signal will pay off for the cryptocurrency or if the bearish trend will continue in the near future, invalidating the setup. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $1.39, down 1.5% in the last 24 hours. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com

Market analysts are identifying new catalysts that could propel XRP to explosive highs. A leaked footage shared by Crypto analyst Don Digital Finance highlights two catalysts from a theorized pricing model that could trigger a massive price surge for XRP. Meanwhile, other experts are focusing more on XRP’s payment rails and utility, predicting a price rally to $3.  While most XRP price projections in the market are often based on speculation and hype, the leaked model treats the cryptocurrency as a functional tool for banks and institutions. This means that a higher XRP price is required or even mandated for the system to remain efficient. Leaked Model Predicts XRP Price Rally Between $5 and $4,300 In a post on X, Don Digital Finance shared details regarding leaked footage featuring Teucrium CEO Sal Gilbertie. The video captures Gilbertie discussing various legitimate pricing models for XRP that suggest a valuation range starting from $5 to $4,300. Related Reading: XRP History Is About To Repeat Itself And Price Could Rally 1,008% To Cross $10 These pricing models primarily focus on XRP’s institutional adoption and velocity, which measures how many times it is used within a specific period. Explaining the theory governing the model, Don Digital Finance said that if the XRP network settles trillions of dollars in global payments, the speed of these transfers would dictate how many tokens must be available at any given second. Notably, when institutions move large sums of money, they need deep liquidity to prevent the price from swinging wildly during a single trade. This suggests that if XRP’s price remains low, banks would need to move a massive number of tokens to settle a single multi-billion-dollar payment. This strategy would create a huge functional problem because there are not enough tokens in circulation to support that volume of wealth at a low price point. Related Reading: XRP Price Is Replicating The 2017 Trend And The Implications Are Parabolic However, Gilbertie’s mathematical models suggest that for XRP to handle massive institutional flows, the price needs to be high enough for the existing supply to cover all transactions. A higher price means global banks can use fewer coins to transfer very large amounts of money. According to his calculations, the required price for this system to work is between $5 to $4,300.  Analyst Projects XRP Surge To $3 Then Higher In a separate X post, market expert XRP Queen stated that XRP is positioning for a significant breakout. She predicts that the cryptocurrency could first reach its 2018 all-time high of $3.84, then ultimately target an ambitious $227. According to XRP Queen, the catalyst behind this rally is XRP’s growing role as a global payment asset. She noted that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has recently entered a $2.7 trillion market that encompasses payments, decentralized media, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. She believes that XRP could become a core payment rail within this space, potentially fueling substantial price growth. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Data shows the XRP blockchain has seen a steep drop in metrics related to activity and adoption, indicating that the earlier speculative wave has faded. XRP New Addresses & Active Supply Have Both Plummeted In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest trends in the new addresses and monthly active supply of XRP. The former metric is a measure of the daily total number of wallets coming online on the blockchain for the first time, while the latter tracks the amount of the cryptocurrency’s supply that became involved in at least one transaction over the past month. Related Reading: Bitcoin Reclaims Short-Term Holder Cost Basis—What It Means First, here is a chart that shows how the number of new addresses has fluctuated on the XRP network over the last few years: As displayed in the above graph, the 7-day average number of new addresses popping up on the XRP network shot up to a peak in late 2024. This massive spike in the metric appeared alongside a sharp bull rally for the cryptocurrency. Thus, it would appear that the bullish momentum was accompanied by a surge in adoption. From the chart, it’s visible that what followed the explosive influx of new investors was a significant cooldown in the metric during 2025. Adoption still saw some spikes, but they were of a notably lower level than the December 2024 high. In 2026, the decline in the indicator has only furthered. Today, there are just 2,700 new addresses joining the network every day. This reflects a drop of 85% compared to the December 2024 peak, when the metric reached a value of 18,000. Adoption isn’t the only metric that has slowed down for XRP. As the data of the other indicator shared by Glassnode shows, the 7-day average value of the monthly active supply has also plummeted. As is apparent from the chart, activity on the network also witnessed a major spike alongside the bullish price action of late 2024, with 7.45 billion tokens becoming part of the 1-month active supply. Following the bearish market shift since Q4 2025, the indicator has noted a sharp drop for XRP. Currently, just 2 billion tokens make up this segment of the cryptocurrency’s supply, which is lower than even the lows from the 2022 bear market. “The speculative wave that drove XRP’s late-2024 surge has largely unwound at the network level,” explained the analytics firm. It now remains to be seen whether the quiet on the network will persist in the near future or if another shift will arrive. Related Reading: XRP Nears Triangle Apex—Will A Breakout To $1.80 Follow? XRP Price XRP surged to a high above $1.45 on Wednesday, but the coin has since retraced to the $1.38 level. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com

A crypto analyst has laid out a technical case for XRP reaching between $8 and $12 by April 2027. This technical case is purely based on XRP’s price pattern on the weekly candlestick timeframe chart and a projection of where the cryptocurrency goes from here. XRP Can Technically Rally $8 To $12 The foundation of the pundit’s prediction is a multi-year ascending channel that has governed XRP’s price structure since the 2020 bear market lows. The cryptocurrency has been moving within a long ascending channel that stretches from the 2020 low to the 2021 rally, the 2022-2023 accumulation area, and the latest market cycle since 2024.  Related Reading: Analyst Sets $220,000 Minimum Price Target For Bitcoin, But How Will It Get There? Furthermore, the weekly chart shows XRP repeatedly reacting around the lower and middle portions of this channel before attempting to push back to the upper trendline. However, the most notable part of the current positioning is where the XRP price is sitting within this structure. The ascending channel is connected to higher lows, and the lower trendline is currently around $1.2 to $1.4.  This means the cryptocurrency recently tested and held the lower boundary of the channel and has since begun curling upward, with the next projection being a return to the upper trendline of the channel. This movement implies that XRP is now in the early stages of what could become its most powerful channel rally to date. Interestingly, the upper boundary of the channel is currently around $12, which corresponds to the pundit’s prediction of an $8 to $12 price target zone for XRP. The Fibonacci levels on the chart also support the bullish projection. The 1.618 extension from the channel’s low is around $12.15, and this makes the $12 target more than a random number in the analysis. It aligns with the upper Fibonacci extension and the projected channel resistance, giving the prediction a technical basis. XRP Price Chart. Source: @CelalKucuker On X What The MACD Is Saying Another pointed element of the chart was highlighted in the MACD panel below the price action. A circled region on the weekly MACD shows the indicator printing a bullish signal, where the blue MACD line is about to cross over the orange one. This setup is similar to previous MACD crossovers that preceded XRP’s major upside moves, including mid-2025, which took the cryptocurrency to a new all-time high of $3.65. Related Reading: Bitcoin Has Entered Its ‘Most Dangerous Quarter,’ And This Expert Is Warning Investors The weekly MACD is starting to print green bars, and if this is sustained, it would add momentum confirmation to the bounce from the lower trendline of the ascending channel. In order for Kucuker’s 2027 predicted timeline to hold, XRP would need to clear several intermediate resistance levels before the end of the year, including the psychologically significant $2.00 price level, the $3.65 price peak, and the 1.272 and 1.414 Fibonacci extensions at $4.42 and $6.70, respectively. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP’s latest breakout attempt appears to be losing steam as bulls struggle to maintain price action above the key resistance zone near $1.45. The rejection has pushed XRP back toward an important support area despite ongoing bullish developments surrounding Ripple and the XRPL ecosystem.  Failure To Hold Above $1.45 Resistance In a recent analysis, crypto analyst EllaWeb3 noted that XRP struggled to maintain momentum above the $1.45 level and has since started drifting back toward the same breakout zone that traders had been closely monitoring in recent sessions. The rejection near resistance has slowed bullish momentum and placed the market back into a wait-and-see phase. Related Reading: XRP Nears Triangle Apex—Will A Breakout To $1.80 Follow? What makes the situation more notable is that the pullback occurred despite Ripple continuing to expand institutional tokenization use cases on the XRPL network. Major names such as JPMorgan, Mastercard, and Ondo have reportedly been involved in this move. Yet, the market appears to be reacting more to technical structure than to bullish headlines. At the moment, traders are closely watching several key price levels. The $1.40–$1.41 range is currently acting as the primary support zone, while the $1.45–$1.47 area continues to cap upside attempts. Momentum weakened significantly following the rejection near $1.45, and thinner-than-usual liquidity conditions could lead to sharper price swings in either direction. Although the broader setup has not fully broken down, XRP has returned to an area where the market is once again seeking confirmation. A successful reclaim of the upper range could quickly improve sentiment. However, if support levels begin to fail, confidence in the breakout narrative may fade rapidly. XRP Continues To Lag Behind Bitcoin’s Recovery According to More Crypto Online, XRP continues to trade sideways even as Bitcoin has already produced stronger B-wave rallies during the current market phase. From a higher timeframe outlook, the overall structure has not changed significantly. Related Reading: XRP Compression Peaks: Symmetrical Triangle Signals Explosive Move Ahead The current price action continues to appear corrective and may still be unfolding as part of a broader ABC pattern. Rather than displaying impulsive upside behavior, XRP seems to be developing a B-wave range. At the moment, the key local range between $1.22 and $1.55 remains the main support and resistance zone. As long as XRP stays trapped within this region, the market structure continues to favor a corrective outlook over a bullish one. From an Elliott Wave standpoint, there is still no convincing evidence that XRP has begun a direct impulsive advance toward new all-time highs. The broader structure still leaves room for another C-wave decline into the larger support area between roughly $0.98 and $0.48. At the same time, a temporary rally toward the red resistance region between $1.78 and $2.87 remains possible and would still fit within a larger corrective B-wave scenario. For now, momentum remains the key issue for bulls, as XRP continues to struggle for a decisive breakout while Bitcoin trades near major resistance levels. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto pundit Vincent Van Code has explained what a $5 trillion Fed master account, which Ripple is eyeing, could mean for XRP. This comes as the Fed weighs rolling out skinny master accounts for crypto firms, which could also provide them access to the central bank’s payment rails.  What A Fed Master Account For Ripple Could Mean For XRP In an X post, Vincent Van Code stated that a Fed master account for Ripple means that the company can hold its RLUSD backing balance with the Fed without counterparty risk. He further noted that the $5 trillion is a glimpse into how much RLUSD will be printed. The pundit then alluded to the RLUSD/XRP pair, suggesting that XRP’s value could increase significantly as it is used to enable cross-border asset exchanges.  Related Reading: Ripple Execs Are Firing Back And XRP Investors Could Be In For A Good Time In line with this, Vincent Van Code declared that there are big plans in store for XRP and that the flywheel hasn’t yet spun up. The pundit suggested that XRP holders simply have to be patient as these plans materialize. In another X post, he explained the model for how a Fed master account could send XRP to at least $80 based on Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s prediction that over 30% of Ripple Treasury’s $13 trillion could be on-chain by 2031.  The pundit noted that 30% of $13 trillion is around $5 trillion and that a Fed master account is also $5 trillion. He further remarked that a potential monthly release of 1 billion XRP from escrow at $80 per XRP would reach $5 trillion in about 60 months. Vincent Van Code added that he may be wrong, but that the model adds up. He added that XRP reaching $80 by 2032 will shock some people, but those who bought at $0.50 could see a 160x return.  30% of Ripple Treasury’s $15 Trillion Could Move On-chain In an X post, Crypto pundit ChartNerd highlighted Ripple CEO’s statement that 30% of their treasury business could move on-chain in the next five years. Garlinghouse noted how this could provide more liquidity in the crypto ecosystem, potentially boosting XRP’s price, with the firm already integrating the altcoin into their treasury management system.  Related Reading: Why Does Ripple Keep Unlocking And Selling Millions Of XRP Every Month? The Ripple CEO also mentioned that their treasury business is seeing greater adoption among large- to mid-sized companies, with American Airlines as a client. He noted that they have been able to make payments faster and more cost-effectively for these companies, as they can now make cross-border payments in real time. Garlinghouse also alluded to their dashboard, which makes payments easier, seeing as they have now integrated XRP and RLUSD with fiat on the same dashboard.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.38, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.40. The price is now consolidating losses and faces hurdles near $1.3980 and $1.4050. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.40 zone. The price is now trading below $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3920 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 Dips Further XRP price failed to stay above $1.4120 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.4050 and $1.40 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even extended losses below $1.3880. A low was formed at $1.380, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4570 swing high to the $1.3800 low. The price is now trading below $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh recovery move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3920 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3920 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The first major resistance is near the $1.40 level. The main resistance could be $1.4095. A close above $1.4095 could send the price to $1.4180 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.4570 swing high to the $1.3800 low. The next hurdle sits at $1.4250. A clear move above the $1.4250 resistance might send the price toward the $1.450 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.4650 resistance. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $1.40 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.380 level. The next major support is near the $1.3680 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3680 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.350. The next major support sits near the $1.3320 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 – $1.3800 and $1.3680. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3920 and $1.4000.

XRP is trading above $1.41 as the market enters what feels like a decisive phase — a consolidation that has been building long enough that the next directional move is increasingly difficult to delay. The price is constructive, and an Arab Chain report tracking whale behavior on Binance has just identified a shift in large holder activity that adds a specific structural dimension to the current setup. Related Reading: Retail Capitulation Hits AAVE, But Smart Money Starts Positioning: Here The Post-Crisis Market Structure The report begins with the March picture, which serves as the alarming baseline. At the beginning of March, 30-day cumulative whale inflows to Binance reached 2.6 billion XRP — a level of large holder activity that reflected significant movement toward the exchange platform. In on-chain analysis, whale inflows of that scale to centralized exchanges carry a specific implication: when the biggest holders move large amounts to trading platforms, the likelihood of selling or repositioning increases meaningfully. The exchange is where selling happens. Inflows of 2.6 billion XRP from major holders created a supply overhead that the market had to absorb. That was March. The Arab Chain report’s more significant finding is what has happened since, because the shift from that 2.6 billion baseline to the current reading is the data point that changes how XRP’s current price level should be interpreted. From 2.6 Billion to 736 Million. The Biggest Sellers Have Nearly Left the Building. The Arab Chain report’s forward signal is contained in the direction and magnitude of what followed the March peak. The 30-day cumulative whale inflow indicator has been declining gradually and steadily since then, reaching approximately 736 million XRP — its lowest reading since November 2021. From 2.6 billion to 736 million in a matter of weeks represents a 72% reduction in the primary channel through which large-scale XRP selling reaches the market. The report identifies two possible explanations for that behavioral shift, and both carry constructive implications. The first is reduced selling intent — whales are simply less inclined to sell at current levels and are choosing to hold their XRP off-exchange rather than position for distribution. The second is caution and anticipation — major investors are watching the market’s direction carefully before committing to any significant repositioning, which keeps their coins away from exchanges in the meantime. The continued decline through the volatility of recent weeks adds weight to both interpretations. If whale inflows had been declining simply because markets were quiet, volatility would have reversed them. They kept falling regardless, which suggests the behavioral shift is deliberate rather than circumstantial. The forward condition the report identifies is specific. If inflows remain at these historically low levels while demand improves and price stabilizes around the current level, XRP has the structural conditions to build a stronger price base. The largest source of selling pressure has retreated. What replaces it on the demand side will determine how durable that base becomes. Related Reading: Bitcoin Reclaims $80K, And $93K Comes Into Focus — Discover The CME Gap Setup XRP Compresses Below Resistance As Range Tightens XRP continues to consolidate around the $1.40–$1.42 region, maintaining a tight range after the sharp capitulation event in February. That move reset the broader structure, and since then, the price has transitioned into a prolonged sideways phase marked by reduced volatility and increasingly compressed price action. This type of behavior typically reflects equilibrium between buyers and sellers, but it also tends to precede expansion. From a structural perspective, XRP remains below all major moving averages. The 50-day is flattening and acting as immediate resistance, while the 100-day and 200-day continue trending downward above price. This alignment confirms that the broader trend has not yet shifted bullish, even as short-term momentum stabilizes. Related Reading: Ethereum Withdrawals From Exchanges Just Hit An 8-Month Low: Find Out What Investors Are Waiting For What has changed is the downside behavior. Selling pressure has clearly weakened, with repeated dips toward the $1.30–$1.35 zone being absorbed consistently. Buyers are stepping in earlier, preventing deeper retracements and forming a subtle sequence of higher lows within the range. Volume supports the compression narrative. Participation has declined compared to the selloff phase, indicating that the market is waiting for a catalyst rather than actively positioning. A break above $1.45 would mark the first structural shift toward a recovery. Until then, XRP remains coiled within a tightening range. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 

XRP has entered a new chapter in Japan’s payments market after Rakuten Wallet connected the token to Rakuten Pay and Rakuten Cash, giving millions of everyday users a route to interact with the cryptocurrency through an ecosystem they already use. The development is one of the most talked-about XRP adoption stories of the year, among many others. Crypto commentator Dr. Kamilah Stevenson relayed a message for investors fixated on XRP’s price chart: they are watching the wrong screen, while the XRP ecosystem is quietly being opened to 44 million new users. The Market Is Missing The Real XRP Story Stevenson’s comments are based on one idea: XRP adoption may be moving forward beneath the surface even when price action looks quiet. According to the crypto commentator, many investors judge adoption by whether the price jumps immediately after a headline. That is the wrong way to measure developments like the Rakuten Wallet rollout. Related Reading: Is XRP A Scam Or A Trillion-Dollar Coin? Pundit Shares The Answers As noted by Stevenson, 44 million people just got access to XRP. However, that is not a claim that 44 million people have bought the cryptocurrency. Instead, it references Rakuten Wallet, which added XRP to its Rakuten Pay app, allowing its 44 million users to use the cryptocurrency as a payment method across more than 5 million merchant locations in Japan.  Therefore, this implies that a consumer base of 44 million users now has access to XRP anytime they want, particularly to be used as a payment option. That matters for XRP because the cryptocurrency’s long-running investment thesis has always leaned heavily on payment utility. It also plays into the trend of an outlook of adoption by financial institutions. As noted by Stevenson, “this is exactly what institutional adoption looks like, and most people are completely missing it.” Price Is Not The First Signal To Watch Most crypto investors, especially retail traders, are always chasing headlines and expect the XRP price to jump very quickly to moves like this. However, there is a risk in expecting adoption to show up instantly on the price chart. Related Reading: Here’s Why The XRP Price Keeps Crashing Despite Bitcoin Rising On the other hand, real adoption doesn’t move prices immediately. Institutional money doesn’t move on headlines. The more important things are transaction volume, merchant adoption, and proof of concept at scale.  That view fits the Rakuten development more closely than a simple bullish price headline would. Rakuten Wallet’s rollout allows users to convert Rakuten Points into XRP, trade the asset in-app, and charge Rakuten Cash through Rakuten Wallet for spending with Rakuten Pay. Interestingly, the Rakuten development is one of many that are increasing the utility of XRP and the entire XRPL ecosystem on a global scale. While retail traders are watching the price chart, the real money is watching the infrastructure quietly built underneath.  Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Dark Defender has alluded to history to predict a 1,008% rally for XRP, which could send its price above $10. This comes as the altcoin looks to build a base at $1.4 amid the recent recovery in the crypto market.  XRP Eyes Rally Above $10 As Price Looks To Mirror Past Gains In an X post, Dark Defender predicted that XRP could record a 1,008% gain, rallying to as high as $18. This is expected to be similar to the gains that XRP recorded in the 2021 bull run, when it rallied to $1.72. The analyst noted that history doesn’t repeat itself but that it rhymes, which is why the altcoin could see a similar gain.  Related Reading: XRP Price Is Replicating The 2017 Trend And The Implications Are Parabolic Notably, the analyst had earlier noted that XRP is maintaining the primary structures and levels and that a correction on the weekly time frame is technically over. Based on this, he declared that a directional move is inevitable as long as $1.31 is maintained. XRP is currently holding above $1.40 amid Bitcoin’s rally to as high as $82,000. The recent crypto market recovery has provided optimism that the bull market may be back.  Crypto analyst ChartNerd also provided insights into XRP’s current price action as the altcoin eyes a rally to new local highs. In an X post, he stated that XRP’s multi-month compression range is tightening while the weekly 20/55 EMAs sit above as resistance.  The analyst further remarked that a successful breakout of this structure toward $1.80 would mark a critical inflection point. However, he warned that liquidity hotspots suggest alternative short-term price scenarios.  Analyst Points To Symmetrical Triangle On XRP’s Chart In an X post, crypto analyst Egrag Crypto said that the symmetrical triangle on XRP’s chart is becoming impossible to ignore. This came as he noted that the price keeps compressing tighter and that this type of structure historically leads to a violent expansion move. The analyst further remarked that the measured targets are becoming crystal clear, but the $1.80 to $1.90 zone is a major resistance to this expansion.  Related Reading: Bitcoin And XRP Are Seeing A Surge In Adoption, Here Are The Numbers  Egrag Crypto explained that this zone is not just a resistance but also a macro trend barrier. The analyst predicted that XRP could see a rapid move to $2.30 if the altcoin breaks through this zone with conviction, especially with support bouncing from the White Line structure. However, he added that he was still leaning toward the “fake pump” scenario first, despite this bullish setup for the altcoin, as it tends to trap breakout traders before the real move.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.41, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP price started a downside correction from the $1.4550 zone. The price is now consolidating and might aim for another increase if it stays above the $1.40 zone. XRP price started a downside correction after it failed to clear the $1.4550 zone. The price is now trading near $1.4080 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.4050 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it settles above $1.4220. XRP Price Dips Again XRP price started a decent upward move above $1.3850 and $1.4150, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.4220 resistance. A high was formed at $1.4570, and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below $1.4320 and $1.420. The price dipped below the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3460 swing low to the $1.4570 high. The price is now trading near $1.4080 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.4050 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.420 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.4220 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.4350. A clear move above the $1.4350 resistance might send the price toward the $1.4550 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.4620 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.4840. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $1.4220 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3050 level. The next major support is near the $1.40 level and the trend line or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3460 swing low to the $1.4570 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.40 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3820. The next major support sits near the $1.3620 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.350. Any more losses might call for a test of $1.3320. 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 – $1.4050 and $1.4000. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4220 and $1.4550.

A cryptocurrency analyst has pointed out how XRP could see a breakout from a Symmetrical Triangle if it manages to close above $1.45. XRP Has Potentially Been Trading Inside A Symmetrical Triangle In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed a pattern that’s possibly forming in the daily chart of XRP. The pattern in question is a Symmetrical Triangle from technical analysis (TA), which is a type of triangular consolidation channel. It involves two converging trendlines: an upper resistance barrier and a lower support cushion. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks $80,000, But On-Chain Activity Signals A Silent Warning The main feature of a Symmetrical Triangle is that the two trendlines approach each other at a roughly equal and opposite slope. Thus, as the asset trades inside such a channel, its shrinks to a midpoint. Like other consolidation patterns in TA, one of the trendlines not holding up can imply a continuation of trend in that direction. This means that a surge above the resistance level can be a bullish signal, while a fall under support a bearish one. Since the Symmetrical Triangle involves trendlines converging at the same angle, it doesn’t have a bias in either direction. This suggests that a breakout from the pattern may be equally probable up and down. The Symmetrical Triangle isn’t the only triangle pattern that exists in TA. Other popular types include the Ascending and Descending variations. In the former, the upper trendline is parallel to the time-axis, while in the latter, the bottom level is flat instead. Now, here is the chart shared by Martinez that shows the Symmetrical Triangle that the 1-day price of XRP has been trading inside over the last few months: As displayed in the above graph, the daily XRP price has already made multiple retests of both the upper and lower trendlines of this Symmetrical Triangle, but so far, it hasn’t been able to find any break. Recently, the cryptocurrency has been surging, so it’s possible that the next retest could be of the upper level. If the asset manages to break past resistance this time, it could naturally indicate the continuation of a bullish trend. Based on the height of the triangle, the analyst has noted that a close above the $1.45 resistance mark could open the door to $1.80 for the coin. From the current exchange rate, a run to this level would mean an increase of more than 26%. Related Reading: Dogecoin Sees Big-Money Interest: Whales Load Up On 160M DOGE From the chart, it’s visible that XRP is currently nearing in on the apex of the triangle. In this region, the range becomes so tight that retests turn more frequent, which also makes a breakout more likely to occur. Given this, it now remains to be seen when the asset will escape the triangle and in what direction. BTC Price At the time of writing, XRP is floating around $1.426, up 3.7% in the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com

Analysts are predicting an explosive surge in XRP’s price this year, comparing the current cycle to the 2017 bull market. According to a recent forecast, XRP’s chart structure is replicating the bullish patterns that preceded its historic 2017 rally. Experts believe that if this historical trend plays out perfectly, the XRP price, which has been trending downward for months now, could go parabolic. XRP Price Mirrors Bull Setup From 2017 Rally @Cryptocupra, a market analyst on X, is sounding the alarm about a major bullish move he believes could soon take place in XRP’s price. In a video analysis shared on May 4, the expert forecast that XRP could soon go parabolic, citing historical chart patterns from the 2017 cycle. Related Reading: Here’s How High The XRP Price Will Be If It Repeats The 2017 Surge The analyst drew comparisons between XRP’s price action in 2026 and its movements in 2017. According to @Cryptocupra, XRP is currently displaying the exact structure and setup that had led to its parabolic rally in 2017. At the time, the cryptocurrency was trading around $0.006. However, it broke out of lower levels and rallied, extending its bullish run until it hit an all-time high above $3.84 in 2018. @Cryptocupra’s video chart further shows that in 2017, XRP broke out of a descending triangle pattern before launching into a rally. The chart shows that XRP had been trending downward for months inside this narrow triangle before breaking out to the upside. @Cryptocupra reveals that this same triangle pattern has appeared in the 2026 cycle, reinforcing his bullish outlook for XRP this year. The chart shows that after the cryptocurrency surged above $3.5 in 2025, it began to trend downward and eventually formed a descending triangle. Since then, XRP has been trading in the red, steadily declining even as other cryptocurrencies surged.  Notably, if XRP can break out as it did in 2017, @Cryptocupra believes its price could surge, turning many holders into millionaires. He predicted that all that’s left is a final shakeout before a trend reversal to the upside begins, triggering the projected price explosion.   Analyst Says XRP At $10-$20 Still On The Table In a separate analysis, market expert Crypto Patel forecasted that XRP’s potential rally toward the $10 to $20 range was “absolutely” still on the table. Despite the cryptocurrency currently trading around $1.4 after months of decline and muted price action, the analyst maintains a solid bullish outlook, citing past price performance and achievements. Related Reading: Analyst Shares ‘Realistic Stance’ For XRP, But Is It The End Of The Road? He noted that despite market participants calling XRP a dead coin in 2023, the cryptocurrency jumped from $0.006 in 2017 to over $3 in 2018. He said that XRP also skyrocketed from $0.50 in November 2024 to over $2.60 in just 30 days.  As a result, Crypto Patel believes that a surge to $10 is closer than ever, highlighting a critical accumulation zone between $0.70 and $1.10 for XRP. He believes that this parabolic rally will likely be fueled by the cryptocurrency’s underlying network, which he says is 1,000x faster than Bitcoin, 99% cheaper than Ethereum, and already being used by global banks.  Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

Ripple and XRP are now tied to a sweeping claim of 13,000 banking connections and $12.5 trillion in payment activity. The scale draws immediate attention and prompts closer examination of how XRP fits within a network this large and operates across such an extensive financial system. XRP And Ripple’s 13,000-Bank Reach: What Connects Them? The scale of 13,000 connected banks begins with how Ripple links financial institutions without requiring them to abandon existing systems. Instead of replacing banking infrastructure, the company built a framework that integrates with it. This approach allows thousands of banks to operate within a shared network while still relying on their established processes. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Expansion To $97,000 Is Only Being Blocked By One Pesky Retest At the center of this structure is Ripple’s treasury platform, which unifies payment flows and liquidity tracking in one environment. It delivers a consolidated view of cash positions, giving institutions the ability to monitor and manage funds across borders in real time. Such visibility becomes essential when transaction volumes extend into the trillions. A key step in expanding this capability came with the $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury in 2025. This added established treasury management tools widely used in corporate finance, strengthening Ripple’s ability to coordinate large-scale financial activity. By integrating tested technology rather than building entirely new systems, the network expanded more efficiently while maintaining compatibility with existing operations. This structure clarifies the 13,000-bank figure. It reflects connectivity through a unified system rather than a complete shift into new infrastructure. The network functions as a bridge across institutions, enabling interaction within a shared financial layer while preserving internal systems. XRP’s Role Inside The $12.5 Trillion Payment Flow The next focus is on volume, and this is where XRP’s role becomes more defined. Within a system handling $12.5 trillion in payments, efficiency in moving value across borders becomes essential. Positioned within Ripple’s infrastructure, XRP functions as a liquidity tool designed to support faster and more flexible value transfer across currencies. Traditional cross-border payments often depend on pre-funded accounts in multiple currencies, which ties up capital and slows transactions. XRP offers an alternative by acting as an intermediary asset, allowing value to move between currencies without requiring those reserves. This function aligns with the demands of a system processing large-scale payment flows. Related Reading: Bitcoin Renko Mari-Ashi Reveals Where The Bottom Lies And When The Rise Will Begin Again Still, the reported $12.5 trillion does not imply that every transaction runs through XRP. Ripple’s platform supports multiple payment methods, giving institutions flexibility depending on regulatory requirements and operational preferences. XRP is used in specific scenarios where speed, cost efficiency, and liquidity access are priorities. The figures shared by BSCNews point to a broader infrastructure rather than a single-channel system. XRP operates within that structure as a targeted solution, not the sole mechanism behind the entire volume. Its role becomes clearer when viewed in context: part of a larger financial network designed to move value efficiently across thousands of connected institutions. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Days after the Senate Banking Committee released its draft language for the CLARITY Act, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse delivered a blunt message about the road ahead for the delayed crypto market-structure bill.  Speaking Tuesday at CoinDesk’s Consensus Miami event, Garlinghouse said the next two weeks could prove decisive—not just for the momentum of the legislation, but for whether it ultimately clears one of the last key procedural hurdle. Ripple CEO Defends CLARITY Act Compromise Garlinghouse emphasized that the CLARITY Act passage is still not guaranteed. He pointed to the Senate Banking Committee’s long-awaited hearing as the immediate turning point. Without that progression, he warned, the odds for the broader package would deteriorate quickly. “If it doesn’t happen then, I think the likelihood is going to drop precipitously,” he said. Even so, he added that he still believes the bill is likely to advance. Related Reading: XRP Near $1.40—What Could Spark A Move To $1.70, And How The CLARITY Act Fits In The CLARITY Act draft, as previously reported by Bitcoinist and echoed across coverage through the weekend, is designed to curb certain yield practices in the crypto sector—particularly by restricting how crypto firms handle stablecoins used for payments.  Under the draft, crypto companies would be barred from paying customers “any form of interest or yield” simply for holding payment stablecoins. The intent, according to the framing around the bill, is to align the treatment of stablecoin holdings with how traditional banks handle deposits. At the same time, the bill includes an important carve-out. Companies would be allowed to offer incentives or rewards, but only if those benefits are not functionally or economically comparable to the interest a customer would receive on a bank deposit.  That distinction—between permissible promotional incentives and incentives that could be viewed as effectively equivalent to deposit yield—has been one of the most contested negotiation points in the process since the CLARITY Act began taking shape.  Garlinghouse acknowledged that the outcome does not fully satisfy every concern. “Do I think it’s perfect? Hell, no,” he said. He described the bill as a product of tradeoffs and compromises, but argued that the goal of regulatory “clarity” is still better than leaving the sector to operate in uncertainty.  The Fight Over What Counts As ‘Yield’ Eleanor Terrett of Crypto In America reported on Monday that some in crypto were interpreting the CLARITY Act draft as a win for banks, arguing that a broad “no yield” approach would give traditional institutions an advantage.  However, banks appear to be looking at the language differently—some are reportedly worried that the compromise may not go far enough to prevent crypto firms from finding ways around it. Related Reading: DTCC Tokenized Securities Roadmap: Pilot In July, Scale Up In October—With Big Names Like Ripple By Tuesday, Terrett said a split is forming in bank circles over the yield compromise itself. Some institutions—especially larger banks with consumer-facing operations—are said to be taking issue with parts of the final wording.  Meanwhile, those without similar consumer arms reportedly appear more comfortable with the direction of the CLARITY Act compromise. Community banks are also signaling interest, though the industry group ICBA has voiced concerns over how the approach may affect their perspective and interests. Terrett also relayed the concerns of at least one major bank that shares the view held by some negotiators: the core problem is that the CLARITY Act language could be drafted too narrowly, leaving room for crypto companies to repackage or restructure “yield-like” rewards in ways that still resemble bank deposit interest.  At the time of writing, the price of Ripple’s associated cryptocurrency, XRP, was $1.41, marking a 2.5% increase over the past week.  Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com 

XRP price started a steady increase above $1.40. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.4120 zone. XRP price started a steady increase above the $1.4080 zone. The price is now trading above $1.4040 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.40 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.4220. XRP Price Aims for Fresh Increase XRP price started a fresh upward move above $1.3980 and $1.40, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.4150 resistance. The bulls even pumped the price toward the $1.4220 zone. A high was formed at $1.4215, and the price started a consolidation phase above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3460 swing low to the $1.4215 high. The price is now trading above $1.4040 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.40 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.420 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.4220 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.4350. A clear move above the $1.4350 resistance might send the price toward the $1.450 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.4740 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.50. Downside Correction? If XRP fails to clear the $1.420 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.40 level and the trend line. The next major support is near the $1.3840 level and the trend line or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3460 swing low to the $1.4215 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3840 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3650. The next major support sits near the $1.350 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.3250. The main support could be $1.3120. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.4000 and $1.3840. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4200 and $1.4500.

The XRP price action has long been a topic of debate in the crypto community, with analysts and investors discussing the reasons behind its weak performance despite ongoing bullish developments. Given the cryptocurrency’s persistent downtrend, some market participants have labeled XRP a scam, suggesting that it lacks real potential and its price is being deliberately suppressed. However, a crypto pundit has addressed these claims, debunking the scam label while shedding light on XRP’s long-term potential as a trillion-dollar asset.  Why Crypto Users Are Calling XRP A Scam Vincent Van Code, a crypto analyst on X, has outlined several reasons that counter the idea that XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), could be a scam. In his post, he asked why people believed “XRP is a scam or it’s not being used.” The analyst’s question connects to the broader criticism that XRP’s price has remained low for years despite its active use in cross-border payments, strong community, partnerships with key financial institutions, and expansion into different regions.  Related Reading: Ripple Execs Are Firing Back And XRP Investors Could Be In For A Good Time Before XRP’s rally above $3.5 in 2025, the cryptocurrency was in a steady downward trend for years. The XRP price had been consolidating around the $0.5 level for over four years before it broke past that level in 2024 and jumped above $2.  With the SEC lawsuit officially over and new developments emerging for Ripple and the XRP Ledger, many believed it would be only a matter of time until the price began rallying again to an explosive high. However, XRP has done the opposite. After crashing from above $3.5 last year, the cryptocurrency has been trading at lower levels around $1.3 for months. This weak price action has prompted many in the crypto community to doubt XRP’s potential, with some labeling it a scam token.  Analyst Debunks XRP Scam Labels In his X post, Van Code noted that XRP cannot be a scam if Ripple, a $50 billion company, is actively using the cryptocurrency and working to make it a multi-trillion-dollar asset. He said that there are ongoing plans to use XRP to handle over $1.5 trillion in cross-border payments each year, highlighting its potential role as a bridge currency in global transactions.  Related Reading: XRP Price Set To Rise As It’s Set To Capture A $180 Trillion Market; Analyst Rather than focusing on near-term price action and current performance, the analyst emphasizes XRP’s core utility as a payments solution and how this could drive long-term potential. Van Code suggested that as XRP continues to be used for payments and gains widespread adoption, its price would begin to appreciate in good time. Until then, he urges investors and holders to remain patient as XRP builds real-world use and expands its network. Van Code also referenced a recent statement made by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who emphasized the importance of XRP, saying that “all roads lead back to Ripple’s North Star, XRP.” Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP has never lacked lofty price targets, but the latest comments around a possible move to $10,000 have led to a direct response from one of the most familiar voices in the Ripple ecosystem. David Schwartz, Ripple’s former chief technology officer and one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger, has pushed back against the idea by pointing to a simple market question. According to him, if serious capital truly believed in even a small chance of that outcome, why is XRP still trading at its current level? David Schwartz Challenges The $10,000 XRP Predictions The XRP community has long been home to some of the most ambitious price forecasts in crypto. Numbers like $10,000, $20,000, and above circulate regularly on social media, often backed by the outlook of financial institutions adopting the XRP Ledger for facilitating payments. Related Reading: Does The Ethereum 300% Boost In Capacity Mean Price Can Rise 3x To $6,000? David Schwartz, who departed as Ripple CTO in December 2025, addressed the $10,000 XRP prediction head-on during a discussion on X earlier this week. The motivation for Schwartz’s comments was a question from an X user who asked him to respond to valuation theories built around a crypto adaptation of analyst Chris Burniske’s equation of Price = PQ / (V × S). Some market commentators have used the model to support very high projections for digital assets, including XRP. According to Schwartz, if there were a few very rich and very rational people who really believed that there was a 1% chance that XRP could hit $10,000 in 10 years, then they would’ve bid XRP up to at least $20 today. A move to $20 would still be huge from XRP’s current level, but it is nowhere near $10,000.  The Gag Order Claim At the time of writing, XRP is trading $1.41, with a market cap of $86.7 billion and a circulating supply of about 61.8 billion tokens. At $10,000 per XRP, that same circulating supply would imply a valuation around $618 trillion. Therefore, the point made by Schwartz is that even a remote chance of such a massive future price and market should already be attracting aggressive buying from large investors if it were credible. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Expansion To $97,000 Is Only Being Blocked By One Pesky Retest The conversation did not stop at XRP price predictions. Schwartz also addressed suggestions that he may be restricted from speaking fully about XRP or Ripple. He noted that he has never signed any agreement that required him to lie, adding that he would choose silence or avoidance over giving an answer he did not believe was truthful and accurate. Schwartz also took aim at claims that Ripple holds an undisclosed mechanism that will one day be revealed and send the XRP price above $100. “For one thing, circumstances have changed so much that it’s hard to imagine we’ve held onto this magic switch for so long and it’s still just waiting to go,” he said. Interestingly, this is not the first time Schwartz has spoken against ultra-bullish XRP price predictions. Back in January, he pointed out that even a modest chance of XRP reaching $100 within a few years would already be reflected in its current price. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

XRP price started a steady increase above $1.3880. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.420 zone. XRP price started a steady increase above the $1.4050 zone. The price is now trading above $1.4050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.3910 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.420. XRP Price Could Soon Accelerate Higher XRP price started a fresh upward move above $1.3950 and $1.3980, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.4050 resistance. The bulls even pumped the price toward the $1.420 zone. A high was formed at $1.4199, and the price started a consolidation phase. There was a minor decline below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3460 swing low to the $1.4199 high. The price is now trading above $1.4050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.3910 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.4120 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.420 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.4320. A clear move above the $1.4320 resistance might send the price toward the $1.450 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.4740 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.50. Downside Correction? If XRP fails to clear the $1.420 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3910 level and the trend line. The next major support is near the $1.3830 level and the trend line or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3460 swing low to the $1.4199 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3830 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3550. The next major support sits near the $1.3320 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.320. The main support could be $1.3120. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.3910 and $1.3830. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4200 and $1.4500.

XRP has been consolidating since February, grinding through a sideways range that has tested the patience of holders waiting for the decisive move that an increasing number of analysts are beginning to call for. The longer the consolidation extends, the more compressed the eventual breakout tends to be — and an Arab Chain report has just identified a structural condition in the market data that adds a specific and alarming dimension to the current setup. Related Reading: ‘Ethereum’s Price Should Have Dropped Already’ – Analyst Explains The On-Chain Signal Behind The Warning XRP’s 30-day liquidity index on Binance has dropped to 0.038 — its lowest reading since 2020. The price is sitting around $1.39, with 30-day trading volume at approximately $2.74 billion. Those numbers describe a market that has become progressively thinner over the consolidation period, with fewer participants and less capital actively making markets in either direction. That thinness changes the nature of whatever move breaks the range. In a liquid market, breakouts require sustained buying or selling to move the price meaningfully because deep order books absorb pressure gradually. In a market this thin — at a five-year low in liquidity — the same amount of buying or selling pressure produces a disproportionately large and fast price response. XRP’s consolidation is building toward something. The liquidity data is now telling analysts that when it arrives, it may be considerably larger than the range alone would suggest. The Market Is Thin. The Price Has Not Reacted Yet Arab Chain’s analysis of the liquidity decline goes beyond naming the level to explaining the mechanism that makes it matter. When market depth weakens to this degree, the order book loses its capacity to absorb large buy or sell orders without significant price impact. The cushion that normally slows price movements — deep bids and offers spread across a range of levels — has been substantially removed. What replaces it is a market where moderate-sized flows produce outsized responses. The divergence between the liquidity collapse and the stable price is the detail that makes the current setup structurally unusual. XRP holding at $1.39 while liquidity sits at a five-year low describes a market that has not yet priced in its own fragility. The price is behaving as though market depth is normal. The liquidity data says it is not. Those two conditions cannot coexist indefinitely. Arab Chain presents the interpretation honestly as a two-sided risk. The liquidity decline could reflect institutional participants quietly reducing exposure. A gradual exit that increases market fragility without yet producing visible price damage. Alternatively, it could reflect the natural thinning that precedes a breakout, where reduced participation concentrates eventual buying or selling into a smaller available float. Both interpretations arrive at the same mechanical conclusion. With liquidity at its lowest level since 2020, the next significant inflow — even one that would produce a modest move in a normal market — could trigger a rapid rally. The next significant outflow could produce a sharp decline. The direction depends on what arrives first. The magnitude will be amplified regardless. Related Reading: Ethereum Is Up 30%, But Shorts Refuse to Let Go – The Last Time This Setup Didn’t End Quietly XRP Compresses Beneath Resistance as Liquidity Thins XRP is trading near $1.39, continuing to move within the tight consolidation range that has defined price action since the February capitulation. The structure is increasingly compressed, with price forming a series of marginally higher lows while repeatedly failing to sustain moves above the $1.42–$1.45 resistance zone. This range reflects equilibrium, but not stabilitpricesP remains below all major moving averages, with the 50-day and 100-day trending downward and acting as dynamic resistance. The 200-day sits even higher, reinforcing the broader bearish backdrop. Despite this, sellers have not been able to push price back toward the February lows. Suggesting that downside pressure is weakening. Related Reading: XRP’s Leverage Has Been Flushed Out, But Price Is Still Holding: Find Out What Follows That Setup The $1.35 level continues to act as the key pivot. It has been tested multiple times and held, indicating consistent demand absorption at that zone. At the same time, each rally into $1.45 is being sold, creating a tightening range that typically precedes expansion. Volume confirms the compression. Activity has declined significantly compared to the February breakdown, signaling reduced participation and thinner liquidity conditions. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 

XRP price started a decent increase above $1.3850. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.420 zone. XRP price started a steady increase above the $1.40 zone. The price is now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.3920 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.420. XRP Price Aims for Fresh Gains $1.420 XRP price started a fresh upward move above $1.3880 and $1.3920, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.40 resistance. The bulls even pumped the price toward the $1.4120 zone. A high was formed at $1.4148, and the price started a consolidation phase well above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3460 swing low to the $1.4148 high. The price is now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.3920 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.4150 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.420 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.4350. A clear move above the $1.4350 resistance might send the price toward the $1.450 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.480 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.50. Downside Correction? If XRP fails to clear the $1.420 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3880 level. The next major support is near the $1.380 level and the trend line or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3460 swing low to the $1.4148 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.380 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.350. The next major support sits near the $1.3220 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.3050. The main support could be $1.30. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.4000 and $1.3800. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4200 and $1.4500.

XRP is entering a critical phase as its price action tightens within a symmetrical triangle, signaling that a major move may be imminent. With volatility compressing and market pressure building, the current structure suggests that a breakout could be both sharp and decisive.  Triangle Compression Tightens As XRP Nears Apex XRP is currently exhibiting a classic consolidation phase, carving out a well-defined symmetrical triangle on the daily chart. According to analyst Ali Charts, as the price action funnels toward the apex of this formation, market energy is coiling intensely, a phenomenon that historically precedes a massive spike in volatility.  Related Reading: XRP Signals Massive Breakout: $10 Target In Sight As Momentum Builds Based on the height of the triangle formation, technical projections suggest that a decisive breakout could trigger a price movement of approximately 26%. However, because symmetrical triangles are inherently neutral patterns, they offer no directional bias until the price escapes the structure.  To avoid the risks associated with market noise and fake-outs, a strict no-trade zone has been designated between $1.35 and $1.45. Engaging in positions within this narrow corridor often results in being trapped by short-term fluctuations that do not reflect the true trend.  The most prudent strategy involves waiting for a confirmed daily close outside of this range to validate the next leg. A successful close above the $1.45 resistance would set a bullish target of $1.82, while a breach below the $1.35 support could see the price slide toward the $1.00 level. Despite steady institutional inflows via ETFs, retail momentum is still waiting for a spark; therefore, patience is the primary advantage until the market prints a definitive close. Bear Trap Setup Signals Potential Market Deception In a recent technical update, Egrag Crypto suggests that the current XRP market structure is potentially laying the groundwork for one of the most significant bear traps in its history. This setup typically involves a deceptive downward move designed to lure sellers into short positions just before a massive upward expansion. According to the analysis, this maneuver often precedes a major breakout, serving as the final liquidity grab before the next leg up. Related Reading: XRP Price Set To Rise As It’s Set To Capture A $180 Trillion Market; Analyst The technical indicators suggest that price compression has reached a state of maturity, with the market structure tightening. This phase of the market cycle is specifically designed to shake out weak hands before the momentum flips from consolidation to a violent trend. A critical component of this thesis is the invalidation level, which currently sits at the $1.80 mark. A decisive daily close above this resistance, combined with a confirmed breakout from the prevailing falling wedge pattern, would effectively cancel the bear trap theory.  Until that breakout occurs, the current setup remains a high-probability scenario for a violent market movement. Maintaining a strategic perspective during this tightening phase is essential, as the eventual exit from this pattern is expected to be both swift and aggressive. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Market expert Ali Martinez shared a crucial analysis, indicating that XRP is preparing for a major price breakout, but the swing direction remains unclear. Similar to the broader crypto market, the altcoin posted net gains in April, rising 5%. While a mini-consolidation appears to have set in, Martinez draws attention to a larger picture showing a price momentum that commenced two months ago. Related Reading: If You Hold XRP, Then You Should Be Paying Attention To These Major Developments XRP Symmetrical Triangle Nears End, But What Next? The Symmetrical Triangle is a common chart pattern depicted by two converging trendlines, i.e., descending resistance and ascending support, indicating price compression before a potential breakout. According to Martinez, in a May 1 post, XRP is consolidating within an established symmetrical triangle with origins dating back to around February.   Recent actions and projections show that XRP is nearing the apex of this formation, with each price move adding to compressed price momentum. From the height of the symmetrical triangle, Martinez has also deduced that the resulting price move would be 26%. However, the Symmetrical Triangles are neutral formations with potential to yield a bullish or bearish outcome. Therefore, the analyst warns against trading within the triangle, which ranges from $1.35 support to $1.45 resistance, as it is particularly dangerous due to the high risk of fakeouts. Investors and market participants are advised to wait for a decisive daily close outside the chart formation. In this regard, a close above the $1.45 would confirm bullish intentions, opening the path to the $1.82 price target. Meanwhile, a close below $1.35 would signal that bearish sentiment remains dominant, with prices likely to head to $1.00. Related Reading: Ethereum Pullback Sparks $1B Buying Frenzy Despite Hawkish Fed Warning on Inflation — What Changed? XRP ETF Inflows Close April With Minor $35,000 Loss In other news, data from SoSoValue shows the XRP ETFs registered an uneventful performance as April came to an end. Early inflows of $5.79 million were almost entirely erased by $5.83 million in outflows, leaving a modest net withdrawal of $35,000. This slight downturn snapped the three-week inflow streak seen earlier in the month, which had totaled a combined $82.88 million. According to SoSoValue, the cumulative net inflow into the XRP ETFs is $1.29 billion, while total net assets are $1.06 billion. Meanwhile, the spot market price is trading at $1.38, up 0.95% over the last 24 hours. According to Ali Martinez’s analysis, the short-term price direction remains largely unknown, awaiting a key signal from the symmetrical triangle completion. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview

Crypto pundit Crypto Dyl has revealed how high the XRP price could reach if it replicates its historical surge in 2017. This comes amid former Ripple CTO David Schwartz’s statement in which he addresses predictions that the altcoin could rally to $10,000.  Pundit Reveals XRP Price Target If It Mirrors 2017 Surge In an X post, Crypto Dyl stated that the XRP price could rally to $1,044 if it sees another supply shock and records a 768x gain as it did in 2017. He noted that in 2017, the altcoin rallied from $0.005 to $3.84 due to a supply shock. The pundit added that XRP had decoupled from Bitcoin prior to the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple, which helped contribute to this rally.  Related Reading: Breaking Down The Price Modelling That Puts XRP As High As $18,000 Crypto pundit SMQKE had recently alluded to the XRP price surge in 2017, noting that this was something important for XRP investors to remember. He highlighted how XRP delivered nearly 350x returns during the period, compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum, which gained 14x and 100x, respectively.  SMQKE stated that XRP was able to achieve such massive returns without Ripple making any major acquisition at the time to boost the token’s use case. As such, he believes that the XRP price is better positioned to record more significant gains than it was back then, since Ripple has made major acquisitions that have boosted the token’s use case.  However, amid these bullish outlooks for the XRP price, crypto pundit ChartNerd has warned about ultra-bullish price targets for the altcoin. He stated that the overly ambitious price targets being thrown around for XRP are far more “dangerous and unrealistic” than the predictions of a drop below $1, which are grounded in historical data.  Former Ripple CTO Comments On $10,000 XRP Prediction In an X post, former Ripple CTO David Schwartz suggested that an XRP price rally to $10,000 as unlikely to ever happen. He stated that if there were a few “very rich, very rational” people who really believed that there was a 1% chance that XRP could hit this target in ten years, they would be bidding the altcoin up to at least $20 today.  Related Reading: Pundit Shares The Most Important Thing To Remember About XRP Meanwhile, he also addressed assumptions that Ripple had ways to drive the XRP price higher. He noted that they have explained what they are doing, why they are doing it, and what they hope to achieve. The former Ripple CTO added that they are not hiding any grand conspiracy about XRP, even if they aren’t transparent about everything. Schwartz also indicated that there is no way they would have waited this long if indeed they had ways to boost XRP’s price.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.38, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP ended April with momentum, posting gains of roughly 9.4% over the month. Still, the bigger question for traders is whether the next leg can come faster—and push the altcoin beyond the narrow consolidation zone that has defined much of its recent trading.  According to market expert Sam Daodu, May has unusually strong timing and catalysts stacked together that could lift XRP to price levels not seen since the start of the year, especially if a key piece of US crypto legislation progresses as expected. May Catalyst Watch Daodu points to a current consolidation range for XRP between $1.30 and $1.45, describing it as a ceiling-and-floor setup that has kept the asset trapped while the market waits for clearer catalysts.  One of the earliest catalysts landed on May 1, when Coinbase began Trading At Settlement (TAS) for XRP futures. The activation is intended to support both nano XRP and full-sized XRP futures contracts on Coinbase Derivatives.  While TAS alone may not move XRP in a dramatic way, Daodu suggests the change could matter indirectly by making it simpler for larger US funds to build meaningful XRP positions through regulated venues.  Related Reading: Hyperliquid Jumps Into The Betting Boom With New ‘Outcome Tokens’ For Real-World Events Exchange-traded fund (ETF) momentum then comes into view on May 7, when GraniteShares is scheduled to launch its 3x leveraged XRP ETFs. Leverage products can amplify both upside and downside once traders decide a direction.  In addition, May 15 is also on the calendar: that’s when Jerome Powell exits as Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair. Daodu’s view is that rate-cut expectations—which have seemed delayed all year—could finally pick up if the Fed tone changes. The legislative driver is the centerpiece of the May narrative. Daodu highlights that the delayed CLARITY Act faces a hard deadline before the Senate’s Memorial Day recess on May 21.  In his framework, a break above $1.50 depends on whether the bill clears the Senate Banking Committee. Daodu notes that if Chair Tim Scott schedules the markup during the week of May 11 and Republicans keep the committee votes together, the biggest blocker holding XRP back all year could be removed. XRP Price Scenarios For This Month  The upside scenario, in Daodu’s logic, is closely tied to institutional behavior around regulatory clarity. If the CLARITY Act is signed into law, he expects “billions” in fresh ETF inflows, based on the idea that regulatory uncertainty has kept some institutions on the sidelines.  Daodu believes that a potential supply squeeze could help the altcoin break through the $1.45–$1.50 resistance zone and rise to around $1.80. This could result in a 30% rally from current trading prices of $1.39 — a level the token has not reached since January. Related Reading: US Rep. Calls Bitcoin A ‘Geopolitical Weapon Used By Multiple Adversaries’ But Daodu also outlines what happens if the process misses the May 21 deadline. Without CLARITY in the near term, the token could remain stuck following broader market signals more closely—trading less on its own news and more on the direction Bitcoin (BTC) sets. For levels, Daodu starts with the downside line at $1.30, a support area that has held since February. He suggests that a daily close below $1.30 would invalidate the token’s cup-and-handle setup. From there, XRP could slide toward $1.28.  If $1.28 fails, Daodu points to $1.20 as the next major support, describing it as a psychological level that XRP has only reached during broader market sell-offs. Further weakness would put $1.17 in play, and below that, he says $1.00 could become the next major reference point.  Featured image created with OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com