The cryptocurrency market started the week on a weak note after a slow weekend. Bitcoin briefly fell below $88,000, losing about 1.2% of its value. Ether, the second-largest coin, also dropped under $2,900, down around 2% over the weekend. XRP, Ripple’s coin, is showing some recovery and is now testing the $1.90 level.
XRP recently retested its $1.80 support level after falling nearly 48% from its July 2025 high of $3.66. The coin is now back in a 1-year central demand zone, a key level that has previously acted as a launchpad for rallies. Analysts say that if this zone holds, XRP could climb toward previous highs again.
Trading volume for XRP remains low, showing limited retail interest. But technical indicators like RSI divergence suggest that downward pressure might be easing. Other cycle indicators also hint at a possible bullish turn soon. XRP’s situation mirrors Bitcoin, which is also at a critical pivot point, making this a key moment for major cryptocurrencies.
If XRP’s demand zone holds, it could target higher levels at $2.55, $2.90, $3.25, and potentially revisit its prior peak near $3.60–$3.66. On the flip side, if the support fails, XRP could fall below $1.50.
Looking at shorter time frames, XRP’s 4-hour chart shows bearish trends. The price corrected more than 12% in the last three weeks, hitting daily support at $1.81 on Sunday. It has since bounced slightly to $1.88.
If the daily support at $1.81 holds, XRP could move up to the next resistance at $1.96. But technical indicators still show caution. The RSI is at 43, below neutral, indicating bears are in control. MACD is also in negative territory, adding to the bearish signals. If XRP fails to hold $1.81 on the daily close, the next stop could be the December low of $1.77.
Overall, XRP is at a critical point. Short-term recovery is possible, but the support zone must hold for bulls to regain momentum.
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