{"id":6719,"date":"2025-05-19T12:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T11:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/?p=6719"},"modified":"2025-05-19T12:39:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T11:39:51","slug":"xrp-price-drop-ripple-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/xrp-price-drop-ripple-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Ripple (XRP) Plunging Today ? Key Reasons Behind the Drop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Sharp Crypto Market Correction Weakens Ripple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite a brief rise of Bitcoin (BTC)<\/a><\/strong> above $107,000, investors’ joy was short-lived. The entire crypto market is currently undergoing a severe correction, dragging down the altcoin Ripple (XRP).<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In just a few hours, the token lost over 5%<\/strong> of its value, dropping from $2.44 to $2.30<\/strong>. This sudden decrease is due to the strong correlation between the price of Ripple and Bitcoin’s movements. When the largest cryptocurrency<\/a> in terms of market capitalization experiences drastic changes, altcoins like XRP directly feel the consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ripple is now trading near a major technical support<\/a> level between $2.30 and $2.35. However, this buying zone is becoming increasingly fragile. A break below this level could pave the way for a new decline towards the demand zone highlighted in green at $2.20<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To resume an upward trend, XRP <\/strong>must first reclaim the $2.40<\/strong> mark. Beyond that, the levels of $2.45 and $2.50<\/strong> will become potential targets. Without confirmation of this optimistic scenario, selling pressure continues to dominate the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, XRP still has this huge downward trendline below $2.1.<\/strong> There is a high probability that it will retest this level in the coming weeks. Moreover, if the price falls below $2, XRP is likely to return to the zone between $1.64 and $1.30, representing a potential drop of over 30%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The May 19 announcement and volatility, an increased risk for XRP investors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The current context of low volatility<\/strong> in the crypto market<\/a> exacerbates price movements. Even slight variations can lead to significant liquidations<\/strong> of leveraged positions. In this uncertain climate, Ripple remains particularly vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without a sustained stabilization of Bitcoin above $100,000,<\/strong> it will be challenging for XRP to break out of the overall bearish trend. Investors will need to exercise caution and await a clear technical confirmation <\/strong>before increasing their positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The drop in Ripple’s price occurs within a global context of market crypto stress<\/strong>. As long as Bitcoin does not find a clear direction, XRP will remain under pressure and likely to extend its downward movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current technical levels suggest many liquidations<\/strong> in the coming days, where prices could act sharply. For French investors, it is therefore recommended to wait for a trend clarification before taking a position on Ripple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is worth mentioning that May 19<\/strong> is an important date for Ripple<\/strong>, as the launch of the XRP Futures ETF<\/strong> is scheduled for today. The token could react in either direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To buy XRP, here is a practical guide to easily get it on Bitget<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n