- Ripple’s token XRP continues to face significant resistance in price.
- Bulls are confined below the psychologically important $2.00 level.
- The token is trading near $1.92 and faces the risk of a breakdown.
Despite notable net inflows into U.S.-listed spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs), XRP remains stuck at this key level.
After retreating from mid-year highs amid increased market volatility, the token’s upside — underpinned by institutional interest — is now under threat.
Spot price action among major altcoins highlights this dynamic, and analysts are asking whether a Bitcoin rebound toward $89,000 can help XRP bulls regain traction.
XRP hovers near $2.00 after a pullback
Following a sharp correction earlier this month, XRP has struggled to sustain levels above $2.00 as it attempts to recover.
After briefly breaching that threshold in late November, the token pulled back amid optimistic ETF-related positioning and broader crypto market pressure, including profit-taking and reduced retail risk appetite.
In recent sessions, XRP repeatedly tested support around $1.85–$1.90, but upside attempts have been frustrated by resistance overhead and weakening momentum.
This pullback has been exacerbated by macroeconomic headwinds, including investor shifts to perceived safer assets and technical breaks below key moving averages.
The $2.00 price had been viewed as a springboard for further gains but has turned into a stubborn barrier. Multiple rejections at that level underline short-term seller dominance.
Market participants note that without a decisive catalyst — such as renewed buying volume or favorable regulatory developments — XRP could face continued consolidation or downward pressure toward support below about $1.80.
Price outlook for XRP amid ongoing ETF inflows
Even with weak spot price action, Ripple’s token has shown resilience since the launch of U.S. spot XRP ETFs.
Data from tracking platforms indicate these funds have recorded consecutive days of net inflows since launch.
Although the December 19, 2025 inflow dropped from over $30 million the prior day to about $13 million, the ETFs have not posted a net outflow day since mid-November.
Through December 19, cumulative net inflows exceed $1.07 billion and total net assets have climbed to about $1.21 billion.
The $13.21 million inflow on December 19, alongside the more than $30 million inflow on December 18, reflects continued institutional interest.
This wave of inflows is notable given that Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen capital outflows in the recent market environment.
XRP price chart
For bulls, holding price near this psychological level is crucial.
Technically, key indicators deliver mixed signals for the near term.
The relative strength index (RSI) has moved out of oversold territory and sits near 42, suggesting selling pressure may be tiring.
On the daily chart, the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) shows a bullish cross, which could support momentum if sustained.
A decisive break above $2.00 and a reclaiming of $2.20–$2.50 as support would accelerate bullish sentiment.
Conversely, a renewed slide toward $1.80 would likely signal a fresh leg of weakness for XRP.