- The price of the Ripple (XRP) token continues to face significant resistance.
- Bullish momentum is capped around the psychologically important $2.00 level.
- The token could attempt a move above a nearby resistance near $1.92.
XRP is struggling at this key level despite a notable streak of inflows into U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs.
The pullback from mid-year highs amid broader market volatility threatens the upside potential driven by institutional enthusiasm.
The spot performance of major altcoins highlights this dynamic, but could a Bitcoin rebound to $89,000 help XRP bulls regain traction?
XRP stalls near $2.00 after a pullback
XRP has had persistent difficulty reclaiming and holding levels above $2.00 following a sharp correction earlier in the month.
After briefly breaking that threshold late in November during positive sentiment around ETF approvals, the token retraced, reflecting broader crypto market pressures, including profit-taking and reduced risk appetite among retail traders.
In recent trading sessions, XRP repeatedly tested support in the $1.85–$1.90 area, with recovery attempts faltering due to resistance overload and waning momentum.
The pullback has been exacerbated by macro factors, such as investors shifting toward safer assets and technical breakdowns below key moving averages.
The $2.00 mark, once seen as a potential springboard for further gains, now represents a formidable hurdle, with multiple rejections underscoring short-term seller dominance.
Market participants note that without a decisive catalyst—such as renewed buying volume or favorable regulatory developments—XRP risks further consolidation or downside pressure toward lower supports around $1.80.
XRP price outlook amid continued ETF inflows
Despite weakness in spot prices, Ripple’s token has shown resilient flows since the U.S. launch of spot XRP ETFs.
Data from the tracking platform SoSoValue show these funds have recorded a 25-day streak of net positive inflows.
Although inflows on December 19, 2025, fell to $13 million from more than $30 million the prior day, the ETFs have not posted a net outflow day since their mid-November debut.
Cumulative net inflows surpassed $1.07 billion as of December 19, with total net assets reaching $1.21 billion.
The $13.21 million of net inflows on December 19 and the more than $30 million on December 18 reflect sustained institutional interest.
This flow streak is notable given that Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced outflows amid recent market conditions.
Consequently, holding a price close to the psychological level is crucial for bulls.
From a technical perspective, key indicators offer mixed signals for the near term.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits at 42, outside oversold territory, suggesting selling pressure may be easing.
On the daily chart, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) shows a bullish crossover.
A break above $2.00 and reclaiming support in the $2.20–$2.50 zone would strengthen the bulls’ case.
Conversely, a drop back toward $1.80 could indicate renewed weakness and extend consolidation pressure.