Ripple’s cryptocurrency, XRP, is currently trading near an important price level as the year comes to an end. Over the past few months, its price has mostly stayed the same, moving sideways, but now it’s back to a key area of support, which is like a safety net for prices. At this moment, XRP is priced at $1.90, moving within a small range of $1.85 and $1.91. Over the past month, its value has dropped by 13%, and the weekly price shows a slight decrease too. In the last 24 hours, XRP has seen trading activity worth more than 1.46 billion dollars.
Support Level Holds Steady, But Challenges Remain
Since the end of 2024, XRP’s price has bounced many times from a wide area known as the macro demand zone. This area acts as support and helps stop heavy price drops. However, at the same time, its highs have been getting lower, indicating that sellers are pushing prices down each time there’s a rise. This pattern is called a descending triangle, which is a technical chart pattern that often leads to a sharp movement in prices—either up or down—when enough pressure builds up. See more about Descending Triangle.
A trader who analyzes price charts, known as ChartNerd, pointed out that XRP’s price is “coiling,” which means it’s getting squeezed into a tight range near this support level. If buyers (those trying to boost the price) fail to keep this zone strong, the price could make a sudden and big move in either direction. However, many traders are waiting for clear signs before deciding whether to buy or sell.
$XRP: Multi-month support keeps getting defended. However, lower highs are pressing down from above, and the price is coiling back at support. Either way, compression = decision soon—wait for confirmation. pic.twitter.com/KE8gJDf0tn
— ChartNerd (@ChartNerdTA) December 28, 2025
Price Patterns Hint at Possible Changes Ahead
ChartNerd also noted that XRP is returning to areas on the chart with “long wicks,” which happen when prices briefly move far up or down before settling back in the middle. These wicks often show areas where liquidity (how easily assets can be traded) was missing, so prices tend to revisit these areas later. While some inexperienced traders are worried and quickly selling their coins, ChartNerd believes a bigger price movement might take place soon. A new pattern called a descending broadening wedge is forming, which can sometimes lead to a reversal and a move higher. Learn more about broadening wedge patterns.
Looking Back and Predictions Ahead
Some experts are comparing XRP’s current situation to its big rally in 2017. Back then, XRP showed a similar chart pattern before its price soared. Analyst Javon Marks says that if history repeats itself, XRP could jump by 690%, taking its value to over $15. He explained this prediction as:
“Measured move for XRP says $15+.”
Another trading expert, Cryptoinsightuk, believes a chart pattern called the Adam and Eve formation is starting to form on shorter timeframes. This pattern involves two price dips—a quick, sharp drop followed by a more rounded drop. If the price breaks above a certain level called the neckline, it could mean that the price will move upward. While there isn’t an exact match for Adam and Eve formation, read about similar chart patterns here.
Fewer XRP Tokens on Exchanges
Analysts are also noticing a shrinking supply of XRP on cryptocurrency exchanges (places where people buy and sell cryptocurrencies). According to data from Shield, only 1.5 billion XRP are left on exchanges. Recently, 750 million tokens have been withdrawn. This happens when investors, including big institutions or newly introduced exchange-traded funds (ETFs), buy large amounts of XRP and move them to their own wallets, taking them off the market. Removing tokens from exchanges reduces supply, which could push prices up in the future.
Earlier this year, XRP saw prices reach $3.65 in July after Ripple, the company behind XRP, resolved a legal case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ripple also grew its business by acquiring other companies and forming new partnerships. Despite these positive developments, XRP’s price has dropped back to $1.90 recently, landing in a critical price zone where major price moves could happen next. For more about Ripple, visit Ripple Labs.
As XRP approaches this tipping point, all eyes are on whether buyers will step in or if sellers will push the price lower.