XRP Price Drops Post Resistance Rejection

Key Points:
  • XRP  XRP -0.91% declines after resistance rejection, with institutional focus continuing.
  • Institutional allocations persist despite price softening.
  • No official confirmation of $1.85 target by Ripple executives.

XRP’s price fell from its $1.90 resistance level, moving towards the mid-$1.8s with high trading volume, mainly on major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase.

High-volume rejections and institutional ETF inflows suggest that XRP faces market volatility, affecting broader altcoin sentiment amid a year-end de-risking phase.

XRP faced a significant price decline after a failed attempt at breaching the $1.90 resistance point, stirring market dynamics without direct intervention from industry leaders.

Resistance Rejection and Market Dynamics

XRP recently encountered a price decline as it failed to hold above the $1.90 resistance zone, marked by a 76% increase in trading volume. The move led to market uncertainty.

Key industry players, including Ripple executives, have yet to comment on specific resistance levels or downside targets. XRP’s slide to the mid-$1.8s is attributed mainly to market dynamics rather than corporate announcements.

“We continue to focus on ETF adoption and expanding XRP’s use in institutional settings, but have not commented on specific support levels.” – Brad Garlinghouse, CEO, Ripple.

Institutional Investments Amid Price Decline

The immediate market response saw heightened trading activity and long position liquidations across exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. Despite the price drop, institutional investors continue to invest in XRP ETFs.

The financial implications of the current price correction include a disconnection between ongoing institutional inflows and short-term retail market behavior. Ripple’s historical sales strategy sparks community discussion.

Historical Volatility and Future Projections

Historical events, such as the 2020 SEC lawsuit, show that XRP’s volatility can be exacerbated by external factors. Current movements are viewed as technical adjustments without significant external intervention.

Future market outcomes may include further volatility amid discussions on regulatory developments and technology adoption. Analysts suggest $1.60 as a potential support zone, but no official statement confirms this target.

Otto Bergmanr

Otte Bergmar is a crypto journalist covering Scandinavian and European blockchain markets, with a focus on decentralisation, privacy, and the AI–crypto interface. He reports on Web3 startups, market structure, and EU policy; from licensing regimes to consumer protection and cross-border compliance. At TokenTopNews, Otte transforms policy drafts, regulatory disclosures, and on-chain data into actionable, decision-ready insights, helping readers understand how regulation influences blockchain adoption across Europe.