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Exploring the potential surge of XRP to $2.16: Key insights
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Exploring the potential surge of XRP to $2.16: Key insights

XRP is currently in a complex consolidation phase, struggling to break the key psychological resistance at $1.90. Traders are analysing conflicting technical indicators amidst shrinking volatility, suggesting temporary market indecision rather than a bearish reversal.

Written by Charles Ledoux

Adapted by December 23, 2025 at 08:02 by Simon Dumoulin

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A Consolidation Marked by Low Volatility

For several sessions now, the price action of XRP has remained contained within a particularly narrow range. According to the latest market data, total volatility has not exceeded 2.7%. This price compression clearly indicates that the asset is searching for direction, compressing market energy ahead of a potential significant move.

Unlike a sharp correction following a clear rejection, this behavior resembles more of a strategic pause. The market is digesting previous gains without succumbing to panic. This relative stability around the $1.90 level suggests that bears are failing to regain control, but bulls still lack sufficient momentum to initiate a new immediate rally.

Investor Indecision or Accumulation Phase?

Current technical analysis reveals a situation of indecision rather than capitulation. Indeed, the 6-hour order blocks are both north and south. The order block appearing between $1.88 and $1.79 offers solid short-term support. But more importantly, it shows smart money accumulation in recent days.

  • CVD Indicators: The CVD shows several bullish divergences since last week, indicating a gradual return of capital.
  • Market Structure: The underlying trend remains broadly bullish as long as certain key support levels are maintained.
XRP price chart in 6 hours with Order block and CVD

XRP is therefore in a range, just below its range low at $1.95. But as long as it maintains above its newly formed order block, it has every chance of returning towards the order blocks to the north between $2.1 and $2.18.

Key Technical Scenarios to Watch

For the coming days, monitoring the $1.90 level is crucial. Two major scenarios are emerging for Ripple’s token:

  1. On one hand, a confirmed breakout above this zone, accompanied by significant volume, could invalidate the short-term bearish signals and open the way towards the psychological threshold of $2.00, or even towards the top of the range around $2.16/$2.18.
  2. On the other hand, if the inability to break through this resistance persists, the market could lose steam. A technical rejection would likely lead to a return towards lower liquidity zones to test buyer strength. In this case, a short-term bearish move would allow positions to reload before a new upward attempt.

In summary, XRP is in the critical zone at the bottom of its range. But this type of deviation offers a buying opportunity if XRP reclaims $1.95. The absence of strong volatility is the calm before the storm and allows for calm observation of what XRP is doing.

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Charles Ledoux

Charles Ledoux

Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.

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