- Ripple token price for XRP still faces significant resistance.
- Bulls are constrained around the psychologically important $2.00 level.
- The token could advance as the price hovers near $1.92.
XRP is struggling at this pivotal level despite a notable streak of positive inflows into U.S.-listed spot ETFs.
The retreat from mid-year highs amid broader market volatility threatens the upside momentum that institutional demand has supplied.
Spot price action among leading altcoins highlights this dynamic. Could Bitcoin’s rebound toward $89,000 help XRP bulls regain control?
XRP struggles near $2.00 after pullback
XRP has faced persistent challenges reclaiming and holding levels above $2.00 following a sharp correction earlier in the month.
After briefly breaching that threshold in late November amid optimism about ETF approvals, the token pulled back, mirroring broader pressure across crypto markets, including profit-taking and reduced risk appetite among retail traders.
In recent sessions XRP has repeatedly tested support around $1.85–$1.90, with recovery attempts stalling due to resistance overhead and waning momentum.
The pullback has been compounded by macro factors, such as a shift in investor sentiment toward safer assets and technical breakdowns below key moving averages.
The $2.00 mark, once viewed as a potential springboard for further gains, now acts as a formidable barrier, with multiple rejections underscoring sellers’ dominance in the short term.
Market participants note that without a decisive catalyst—renewed buying volume or favorable regulatory developments—XRP risks further consolidation or downward pressure toward lower support near $1.80.
XRP price outlook amid continued ETF inflows
Despite weakness in the spot price, Ripple’s token has shown notable demand since the launch of U.S. spot XRP ETFs.
Tracking data indicate these funds have maintained a multi-week run of net positive inflows.
While inflows on December 19, 2025, eased to $13 million from more than $30 million the prior day, XRP ETFs have not recorded a net outflow day since their mid-November debut.
Cumulative net inflows reached over $1.07 billion by December 19, with total net assets climbing to $1.21 billion.
The $13.21 million in net inflows on December 19 and the more than $30 million the day before reflect sustained institutional interest.
This inflow streak is notable against the backdrop of outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum during recent market conditions.
The XRP price hovering near the psychological level is therefore crucial for bulls.
From a technical standpoint, key indicators offer mixed signals for the near-term outlook.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is not in oversold territory, sitting around 42, suggesting selling pressure may be easing.
On the daily chart, the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) also signals a potential bullish crossover.
A decisive break above $2.00 and a successful retest of support in the $2.20–$2.50 range would energize bullish momentum.
Conversely, a slide back to $1.80 could indicate renewed weakness and further consolidation.