{"id":26601,"date":"2026-02-14T10:12:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T10:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/?p=26601"},"modified":"2026-02-14T10:12:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T10:12:15","slug":"xrp-us-shutdown-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/xrp-us-shutdown-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"XRP under pressure: Will the US government shutdown spark speculation?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

XRP Holds Strong Despite US Political Tensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

XRP<\/a><\/strong> is trading<\/a> around $1.40<\/strong>, posting a 4.29% gain over 24 hours<\/strong>, amid concerns over a potential US government shutdown<\/strong>. Despite political uncertainty in Washington, Ripple’s cryptocurrency demonstrates notable resilience, supported by a broader cryptocurrency market recovery of 3.77%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The total crypto market<\/a> capitalization now reaches $2.36 trillion<\/strong>, signaling a gradual return of investor confidence. XRP’s ability to maintain above the psychological support level of $1.40<\/strong> reinforces the notion of constructive short-term momentum, though caution remains warranted given ongoing US political developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rising trading volumes reflect renewed interest from traders. The immediate resistance at $1.45<\/strong> represents the next technical hurdle, while holding above current support levels could favor further upside extension if macroeconomic conditions don’t deteriorate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical Analysis and Shutdown Scenarios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From a technical perspective, XRP is trading within a strategic consolidation zone<\/strong>. A confirmed break above $1.41<\/strong> could pave the way toward the key $1.50<\/strong> threshold, a major psychological level closely watched by market participants. Momentum indicators, particularly the RSI<\/strong>, show gradual improvement without signaling excessive overbought conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short-term moving averages (20-day and 50-day)<\/strong> are beginning to align favorably. A potential golden cross<\/strong> could attract new buyers and reignite bullish momentum. However, rejection below current levels would expose the price to a return toward the $1.35<\/strong> zone, previously tested during recent corrections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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XRP is looking very nice here… Chart sells itself

Broken out, now we must push through $1.55 for it to begin. pic.twitter.com\/eNW8divaav<\/a><\/p>— Bird (@Bird_XRPL) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>