XRP in Danger: Ripple Token Could Fall Further After Losing Key Resistance (Analyst)

XRP teeters on the edge as critical support crumbles—analysts warn of deeper declines ahead.

The Breakdown

Ripple's token just got rejected at a major resistance level that's held strong for months. That failure signals weakening momentum and opens the door to further downside. Technical indicators are flashing red across the board.

Market Realities

Traders are bailing as the chart structure deteriorates. Volume's drying up on rallies and surging on sell-offs—classic distribution pattern. The 'hold and hope' crowd's getting squeezed again, because in crypto, fundamentals rarely matter when technicals break down.

Bottom Line

Until XRP reclaims that lost resistance, the path of least resistance points south. Another reminder that in this market, 'key levels' are just lines until someone with bigger bags decides they're not. Typical finance—where analysts get paid to state the obvious after it's already happened.

Price Holds Near $3.00

Ripple’s XRP closed Monday NEAR $3.00 after giving back gains from earlier in the day. A late selloff in the final trading hour pushed the token lower on heavier volumes. Traders pointed to stop-loss liquidations and possible institutional selling behind the move.

At the press, the XRP’s price was changing hands at $3.00, and the Daily volume stood at $6.57 billion. The token ROSE just over 1% in 24 hours but is still down nearly 5% on the week. In the past day, the price moved between $2.95 and $3.10. For the week, the range has been $2.96 to $3.34. The token remains 18% below the record $3.65 set on July 18.

Analyst BitGuru said XRP has been sliding since it failed to hold above $3.32. The four-hour chart shows a clear downtrend, with lower highs and lower lows. The asset is now resting on another crucial support zone at $3.00.

$XRP has been trading in a downtrend after failing to hold above $3.32, with price now consolidating near the $3.00 support zone.

A potential bounce from this level could target $3.20 resistance, but failure to hold may expose the price to further downside toward $2.90. pic.twitter.com/Eo69s0cVjr

— BitGuru (@bitgu_ru) August 19, 2025

If buyers can defend that level, a rebound toward $3.20 looks possible, which is an area that stopped rallies earlier this month. If $3.00 breaks, the next level sits at $2.90. A deeper MOVE could open the way toward $2.70 to $2.80, where demand was seen in July.

On-Chain Data Shows Activity

While the price is under pressure, network activity is holding firm. The XRP Ledger’s NVT ratio has dropped to 111.8, down almost 80% from earlier levels. The fall means more transaction volume relative to market value.

That increase in activity suggests the token is being used more on-chain even while the price consolidates. Market watchers often treat lower NVT readings as signs of healthier usage compared with valuation.

SEC Pushes Back ETF Decision

In addition, regulators added to the uncertainty. The US Securities and Exchange Commission delayed its ruling on Nasdaq’s proposal to list the CoinShares XRP ETF. The decision, originally due August 24, has been moved to October 23.

The agency said it needed more time to review the filing and comments. The delay extends the wait for investors watching progress on new XRP-linked products.

Additionally, the US regulator postponed making a decision on a few more XRP ETF applications, including those from Bitwise, Canary, and Grayscale.