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

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

XRP continues to struggle near the $1.33 level as persistent selling pressure weighs on sentiment across the broader crypto market. Momentum has weakened notably in recent sessions, with buyers showing limited conviction while Bitcoin remains range-bound and liquidity conditions stay tight. This lack of directional clarity has kept altcoins under pressure, and XRP has not been immune to the broader defensive posture currently shaping digital asset markets. Related Reading: The Saylor Discount: Why Bitcoin Trading Below Strategy’s Realized Price is a Gift for Late-Cycle Allocators Recent analysis from a CryptoQuant contributor provides additional context on the derivatives side. According to the data, the Estimated Leverage Ratio — a metric tracking speculative positioning in futures markets — has declined sharply following a previous spike and now sits near 0.16. Both the 30-day and 50-day simple moving averages of this indicator are trending downward, signaling a sustained reduction in leveraged exposure. This shift suggests that the market is no longer heavily overpositioned. Speculative traders appear to have been largely flushed out during recent volatility, reducing the likelihood of cascading forced liquidations. With neither excessively long nor short positioning dominating derivatives markets, conditions have become comparatively calmer. While this does not guarantee an immediate recovery, the normalization of leverage could help moderate selling pressure and allow price action to stabilize if broader market sentiment improves. Leverage Reset Signals Cooling Speculation In XRP Market The report further emphasizes that Binance plays a critical role in interpreting XRP market dynamics because it remains the dominant liquidity hub for derivatives trading, both in terms of volume and open interest. Much of the aggressive long and short positioning that drives short-term price movements in XRP tends to originate there. As a result, shifts in leverage on Binance often reflect global risk appetite in real time rather than isolated exchange-specific behavior. While leverage changes on smaller venues may remain localized, significant moves on Binance can trigger broader liquidation chains and momentum breaks across the market. In this context, the current low leverage environment carries particular significance. The 0.16 leverage floor confirms a total speculative flush rather than a mere capital rotation. Interestingly, the simultaneous decline in leverage alongside weakening price action may not necessarily be bearish. Elevated leverage during a downtrend typically increases the risk of cascading liquidations, whereas the current environment indicates a cleaner positioning landscape. Low leverage conditions often create a more stable foundation for institutional participation, as large players generally prefer entering markets with reduced volatility and balanced positioning. Still, without a clear pickup in spot demand, XRP may continue drifting in a controlled, slightly downward range as the market gradually resets expectations. Related Reading: The $45 Million Crypto Hammer: Whale Inflow To Binance Threatens To Shatter XRP’s Recovery XRP Price Holds Weak Structure As Downtrend Persists XRP continues to trade under sustained pressure, with the chart showing a clear sequence of lower highs and lower lows since the late-2025 peak near the $3.50 region. The latest price action around $1.33 reflects a prolonged corrective phase rather than a short-term pullback, with momentum remaining weak and recovery attempts repeatedly fading. Technically, XRP is trading below the 50-, 100-, and 200-period moving averages on this timeframe, all of which are sloping downward. This alignment typically signals persistent bearish structure and suggests trend continuation unless price can reclaim these levels decisively. The 200-period average near the $2 zone now represents a major overhead resistance band. Volume patterns also show declining participation compared with the rally phase, indicating reduced speculative enthusiasm. Occasional spikes appear during sharp selloffs, which often reflect reactive liquidation rather than fresh accumulation. Related Reading: The Great Bitcoin Handover: $8.2 Billion BTC Swamps Binance As Retail Momentum Fades Structurally, the $1.20–$1.30 region appears to be the nearest support cluster based on recent price stabilization. A breakdown below that zone could expose lower liquidity pockets, potentially accelerating downside volatility. Conversely, sustained acceptance back above roughly $1.60 would be required to neutralize immediate bearish momentum. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 

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

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

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

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

XRP is on track to close its fifth consecutive month in negative territory, a rare stretch of sustained losses that has not been seen since late 2016. Despite holding at around $1.30, the token has declined nearly 30% in February alone, according to CoinGecko data, extending a broader five-month decline of roughly 50%. XRP Flashes Pre-Bull Run Pattern The last time XRP recorded five straight red monthly candles was between October 2016 and February 2017. During that period, the price slipped from $0.00885 to $0.00557, a decline of 37%, before finding a bottom near $0.0055 in March 2017. By May 2017, XRP had surged to $0.3988 — a gain of 7,000% in just two months.  After consolidating through the summer, the token climbed again, eventually reaching $3.31 in January 2018. From its March 2017 low, that marked a 60,000% increase. Related Reading: Ready For A 443% Dogecoin Move? The Meme Coin Just Touched A Historically Explosive Level With XRP now following a similar path, market analyst Sam Daodu examined the comparison in a new report released on Monday. Daodu noted that the current setup “rhymes” with the 2016–2017 structure: five consecutive months of declines, tightening price action, and signs that selling pressure may be exhausting itself. However, he cautioned that the market environment has changed dramatically since XRP was “a micro‑cap token. In 2017, XRP’s total market value was less than $300 million. Daodu pointed out that at that level, even a few hundred million dollars in new capital might raise the price by thousands of percentage points.  Today, XRP has a market capitalization of about $88 billion. According to the analyst, this scale makes a 60,000% surge virtually impossible under any realistic market conditions. 250% Rally Still In Play A comparable rally would imply a move to roughly $852 per token. With approximately 58 billion XRP in circulation, that would translate to a market capitalization exceeding $49 trillion — more than the combined value of all stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange.  Still, Daodu argues that while a repeat of the 2017 explosion is off the table, a meaningful recovery remains within reach if the bottoming pattern holds.  A return to XRP’s July 2025 high of $3.65 would represent a gain of about 157% from current levels. A move toward $5 — near the upper range of analyst forecasts for 2026 — would amount to a 252% increase. Related Reading: Bitcoin Buying Spree Nears Century Mark, Saylor Hints Even more conservative projections suggest room for upside. Standard Chartered recently reduced its XRP target by 65%, citing near‑term headwinds, but its revised forecast of $2.80 would still imply a roughly 97% rise from current trading prices. The key difference in this cycle, according to Daodu, lies in the source of demand. The explosive rally of 2017 was largely driven by retail speculation.  In contrast, any substantial gains this time would likely depend on institutional flows, including potential exchange‑traded fund (ETF) inflows, broader institutional adoption, and a recovery across the wider crypto market. While another 60,000% run is unrealistic, Daodu believes a 150% to 250% advance is achievable if momentum shifts and capital returns to the sector. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com 

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

XRP is struggling to hold the $1.40 level as persistent selling pressure continues to weigh on market sentiment. Price action remains fragile, reflecting broader uncertainty across the crypto sector. Bitcoin continues to trade within a range, offering limited directional clarity in the short term. This lack of decisive momentum is filtering through the market, leaving altcoins — including XRP — particularly vulnerable to underperformance in the absence of a strong macro trend. Related Reading: XRP’s Brutal Supply Compression Signals A Repeat Of The 2024 Expansion Recent market activity has also drawn attention to exchange flows. Binance absorbed a massive inflow this week, cementing its status as the premier venue for high-volume transactions. On-chain data shows that more than 31 million XRP were transferred to the exchange in a single day yesterday, a movement that naturally raises questions about potential short-term supply dynamics. Large inflows to exchanges can sometimes precede selling activity, although they do not guarantee immediate distribution. They may also reflect repositioning, hedging, or internal liquidity management. Still, in a market already facing cautious sentiment, such flows tend to reinforce short-term uncertainty around XRP’s price stability. Large Holder Inflows Raise Short-Term Sell Pressure Concerns On-chain breakdowns show that the recent inflows were largely driven by larger holder cohorts, reinforcing the view that this was not retail-led activity. Addresses holding less than 1,000 XRP accounted for just 6,543 tokens, while the 1,000–10,000 bracket contributed 73,630 XRP. In contrast, the bulk of the movement originated from higher tiers: 10,000–100,000 holders transferred 2,938,809 XRP, the 100,000–1 million cohort moved 14,236,825 XRP, and wallets holding more than 1 million XRP sent 14,494,865 tokens to Binance. This distribution highlights that the overwhelming share of the 31 million XRP inflow came from large participants. At current price levels, the aggregate transfer represents nearly $45 million in potential sell-side liquidity. While exchange inflows do not automatically translate into immediate liquidation, they do increase the amount of readily tradable supply on the order books. In a market already facing muted momentum and broader uncertainty, such a concentration of large-holder deposits warrants close monitoring. If these flows evolve into sustained distribution, XRP could face renewed downward pressure. Under those conditions, the asset may struggle to stage a meaningful recovery from its ongoing corrective phase in the near term. Related Reading: The Great Bitcoin Handover: $8.2 Billion BTC Swamps Binance As Retail Momentum Fades XRP Tests Structural Support As Downtrend Persists XRP continues to trade under sustained technical pressure, with the 3-day chart confirming a broader corrective structure that began after the 2025 peak above $3.50. Since that high, price action has formed a sequence of lower highs and lower lows, signaling weakening bullish momentum rather than consolidation. The most recent decline toward the $1.30–$1.40 region places XRP at a critical support zone that previously acted as a launchpad during earlier expansion phases. Technically, XRP is trading below the shorter- and medium-term moving averages, both of which are now sloping downward and acting as dynamic resistance. The longer-term average remains upward sloping but has flattened noticeably, reflecting fading macro momentum. Until price reclaims the $1.80–$2.00 range with strong volume, upside attempts are likely to face supply pressure near these moving averages. Related Reading: Ethereum Breaks the Final Whale Floor In A 2018-Style Capitulation: What To Expect Volume has moderated compared with the impulsive rally phase, suggesting reduced speculative participation. However, recent spikes during sharp selloffs indicate active distribution rather than passive drift. If the $1.30 support region fails decisively, a deeper retracement toward the $1.10–$1.20 zone becomes plausible. Conversely, stabilization above current levels could open the door to a short-term relief bounce, though broader structure remains fragile. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 

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

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

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

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

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

Data shows the social media sentiment toward XRP has surged to a 5-week high even as mood around Bitcoin and Ethereum remains dull. XRP Positive/Negative Sentiment Has Shot Up Recently In a new post on X, analytics firm Santiment has talked about how XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum currently compare in terms of the Positive/Negative Sentiment. This indicator tells us about whether an asset is observing more bullish or bearish comments on the major social media platforms. The metric works by filtering social media posts/threads/messages for terms related to the cryptocurrency and putting them through a machine-learning model that separates between positive and negative sentiments. It then counts up the number of posts in each category and determines the ratio between them. Related Reading: Bitcoin Consolidating In A Triangle—Is A 15% Move Next? When the value of the Positive/Negative Sentiment is greater than 1, it means bullish comments outnumber the bearish ones. On the other hand, the indicator being under this level could indicate the dominance of a negative sentiment among social media users. Now, here is the chart shared by Santiment that shows the trend in the Positive/Negative Sentiment for three top cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum. As displayed in the above graph, Bitcoin and Ethereum have both seen the Positive/Negative Sentiment decline to near-neutral levels recently. Bullish and bearish comments are almost exactly canceling out for the former with the metric sitting at 1.05, while the latter is seeing a slight dominance of positive sentiment with a value of 1.4. The analytics firm noted: Crypto markets have struggled to maintain momentum, and social data indicates there are far less bullish comments toward Bitcoin and Ethereum compared to last week. Meanwhile, the indicator has taken a completely different route for XRP. From the chart, it’s visible that the Positive/Negative Sentiment has recently witnessed a sharp rise for the digital asset ranked fourth by market cap. XRP has also struggled like the rest of the market recently, so what’s behind the divergence? According to Santiment, it’s likely to lie in the recent partnership expansion announcements. The wave of bullish comments over the last couple of days has pushed the Positive/Negative Sentiment to 2.35, the highest level in five weeks. If past pattern is to go by, though, this excitement around the asset may not necessarily translate to the cryptocurrency’s price. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bearish Momentum Losing Steam? Analyst Flags Key Metric Generally, digital asset markets tend to move in the direction that goes contrary to the expectations of the majority. In that view, Bitcoin and Ethereum with their relatively dull sentiments may be better positioned for a rebound than XRP. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is floating around $1.39, up around 5% in the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com

XRP has struggled to generate sustained demand in recent weeks as broader crypto market conditions remain fragile and selling pressure continues to dominate sentiment. Price action has reflected a lack of strong buying conviction, with several analysts warning that further downside cannot be ruled out if liquidity conditions fail to improve. While volatility has moderated compared with earlier corrective phases, momentum remains weak, leaving traders cautious about the near-term outlook. Related Reading: The Altcoin Exodus: Trading Volumes Halve As Capital Flees To Bitcoin $65,000 Fortress A recent CryptoQuant report highlights exchange reserve dynamics as a key framework for understanding current investor behavior. Monitoring the amount of XRP held on trading platforms can offer insight into whether market participants are preparing to sell or accumulate. Typically, a sharp rise in exchange reserves suggests investors are transferring assets onto exchanges, often signaling readiness to liquidate positions. Such movements can increase immediate market supply and contribute to short-term selling pressure. Conversely, declining reserves on exchanges tend to indicate withdrawals into private custody or long-term storage solutions. This behavior usually reflects stronger conviction among holders and reduced willingness to sell at prevailing price levels. As a result, reserve trends can help contextualize whether XRP’s current weakness stems from distribution activity or a broader repositioning phase within the market. XRP Exchange Outflows Signal Emerging Accumulation Trend The analysis indicates that this pattern is currently visible in XRP’s supply ratio on Binance, a metric that measures the share of the asset’s total circulating supply held on a specific exchange. Over the past ten days, the ratio has declined from 0.027 to 0.025, signaling a measurable reduction in XRP balances on the platform. In absolute terms, this translates to roughly 200 million XRP withdrawn from Binance during that period. Although exchange-level movements can sometimes reflect internal reallocations, major platforms such as Binance publicly disclose custody addresses, allowing analysts to differentiate operational reshuffling from user-driven withdrawals with reasonable precision. In this context, the scale and direction of the change point more convincingly point toward organic outflows rather than technical adjustments. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Leverage Reset Clears The Path For A Healthy Rebound – Analyst Such a decline in exchange-held supply often reflects a shift in investor positioning. XRP has corrected by approximately 40% since the start of the year, a magnitude that can attract longer-term participants seeking discounted entry points. When investors withdraw assets from exchanges, they typically reduce immediate sell-side liquidity and signal a preference for private custody over active trading. Taken together, the data suggest that a segment of market participants may be accumulating XRP at current levels, positioning for potential recovery rather than preparing for near-term distribution. XRP Price Struggles Below Key Moving Averages XRP remains under sustained pressure, with the weekly chart showing a clear downtrend following the rejection near the $3.30–$3.50 zone seen in mid-2025. Since that peak, price structure has shifted toward a sequence of lower highs and lower lows, typically associated with weakening momentum rather than consolidation. The latest candles suggest XRP is attempting to stabilize near the $1.40 region, but conviction remains limited. Technically, XRP is trading below the major moving averages visible on the chart, which now act as dynamic resistance. The shorter-term average has already rolled over, while the longer-term trend line continues to slope upward more slowly, reflecting the lagging nature of macro support. Sustained trading below these levels generally signals cautious sentiment and limited upside follow-through unless a decisive reclaim occurs. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Supply Moving To Strong Hands? Whale Data Suggest Structural Shift Volume patterns also indicate reduced participation compared with the impulsive rally phase. This decline often reflects fading speculative interest, although it can also precede a base-building period if selling pressure exhausts. From a structural perspective, the $1.30–$1.40 zone appears to function as immediate support, while the $1.80–$2.00 range likely represents the first significant resistance band. Until XRP reclaims higher levels with strong volume, the broader trend remains fragile and biased toward continued consolidation or downside risk. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.450. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.4850 and $1.50. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.50 zone. The price is now trading above $1.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance at $1.4920 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.50. XRP Price Finds Support XRP price failed to stay above $1.550 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.520 and $1.50 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even extended losses below $1.450. A low was formed at $1.4264, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor upward move toward the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.6712 swing high to the $1.4264 low. The price is now trading above $1.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh recovery move, the price might face resistance near the $1.490 level. There is also a declining channel forming with resistance at $1.4920 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The first major resistance is near the $1.50 level. A close above $1.50 could send the price to $1.5480 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.6712 swing high to the $1.4264 low. The next hurdle sits at $1.550. A clear move above the $1.550 resistance might send the price toward the $1.5850 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.620 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.650. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $1.50 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.4420 level. The next major support is near the $1.4250 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.4250 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.40. The next major support sits near the $1.3850 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.350. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.4420 and $1.4250. Major Resistance Levels – $1.4920 and $1.50.

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

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

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

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

The British financial giant Standard Chartered sharply reduced its price outlook for XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency. The company trimmed its end-of-2026 target by 65% following the severe downturn in the broader crypto market in the past month. The revision comes even as the altcoin posted a modest 2% rebound over the past week, trading around $1.47 per token at the time of writing. Despite that short-term recovery, the bank’s digital assets team now believes the token is unlikely to reach a new all-time high this year. New XRP Price Prediction The updated forecast was first reported on Monday by DL News, with Geoffrey Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research, outlining the changes in a note to investors.  Related Reading: Can XRP Hold Above $1? Token Tumbles 11% as Breakdown Fuels Crash Concerns Kendrick, who leads the bank’s crypto research efforts, acknowledged that recent market conditions have forced a broad reassessment of price expectations across the sector. “Recent price action for digital assets has been challenging, to say the least,” Kendrick wrote. “We expect further declines near-term, and we lower our forecasts across the asset class.” Under the revised outlook, Standard Chartered now expects XRP to reach $2.80 by the end of 2026, a substantial cut from its previous $8 projection. The earlier target had been issued in December, when the bank took a far more optimistic stance.  At that time, Kendrick pointed to increasing regulatory clarity surrounding XRP’s status as a financial asset, along with progress toward exchange-traded fund (ETF) products, as key catalysts that could drive significant price appreciation. Broad Forecast Cuts Across Major Tokens The $8 forecast was made roughly two and a half months after the sharp market crash on October 10, when sentiment had begun to stabilize.  However, as February draws to a close, the broader crypto market has yet to mount a sustained recovery. That prolonged weakness has prompted Standard Chartered to reassess not only XRP but the wider digital asset landscape. Related Reading: Bitcoin Should Be Flying—Instead, Quantum Risk Keeps It Grounded: Analyst Bitcoin’s (BTC) expected price has been reduced from $150,000 to $100,000. Ethereum’s (ETH) forecast has been revised down from $7,000 to $4,000, while Solana’s (SOL) target has been cut from $250 to $135. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com