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XRP Tests Lower Bollinger Band at $1.84 as Holiday Trading Maintains Bearish Pressure

Last updated: December 26, 2025 10:40 pm
Published: 4 months ago
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* XRP trading at $1.84 (down 1.9% in 24h) * Holiday trading volumes keeping pressure on altcoins * Testing critical $1.77 support zone coinciding with lower Bollinger Band * Following Bitcoin’s weakness amid thin institutional participation

Trading on technical factors in absence of major catalysts, as no significant news events have emerged in the past 48 hours affecting XRP price directly. The current decline appears driven by broader crypto market weakness during the holiday period, with reduced institutional participation creating conditions for technical selling pressure.

The lack of fresh fundamental developments has left XRP price vulnerable to technical breakdown scenarios, particularly as the token approaches key support levels that have held since early December. Holiday trading patterns typically see reduced volume and increased volatility, which appears to be weighing on Ripple’s price action despite the absence of negative news catalysts.

XRP price currently sits 2.3% below its 7-day simple moving average of $1.88, indicating short-term bearish momentum. The token has declined approximately 13% from its 52-week high of $3.55, with current levels representing a test of the yearly low around $1.81. Ripple technical analysis shows the price trading near the lower Bollinger Band at $1.77, suggesting either oversold conditions or potential breakdown risk.

Volume on Binance spot has remained steady at $152.6 million over 24 hours, indicating continued institutional interest despite the price decline. The current positioning below all major moving averages suggests bears maintain control of the near-term trend.

The RSI reading of 36.65 places XRP in neutral territory but approaching oversold conditions, potentially setting up for a relief bounce if support holds. However, the MACD histogram showing -0.0006 indicates bearish momentum remains intact, suggesting any bounce may face selling pressure.

Stochastic indicators at 23.57 (%K) and 25.94 (%D) confirm oversold conditions, though these can persist longer in trending markets. The daily ATR of $0.09 suggests moderate volatility, providing clear risk parameters for position sizing.

* Resistance: $1.88 (7-day moving average and recent support turned resistance) * Support: $1.77 (lower Bollinger Band and psychological level)

A break below $1.77 support could trigger accelerated selling toward the 52-week low near $1.81, with limited technical support until the $1.50-1.60 range. Conversely, reclaiming $1.88 would suggest the current decline may be finding buyers, targeting the $1.94 pivot point area.

Bitcoin’s continued weakness is weighing on XRP price, with the correlation remaining strong as institutional flows slow during holiday trading. Traditional markets have shown mixed signals, though the crypto sector appears to be trading independently of broader risk assets during this period.

Ripple technical analysis suggests the token is underperforming relative to some major altcoins, indicating specific selling pressure rather than broad-based crypto weakness alone.

A successful defense of $1.77 support combined with Bitcoin stabilization could trigger a relief rally toward $1.94. Holiday period concluding next week may bring renewed institutional flows, supporting XRP price recovery attempts.

Breakdown below $1.77 with increased volume would target yearly lows around $1.50-1.60. Extended holiday trading conditions could maintain selling pressure through year-end, limiting upside potential.

Conservative traders should consider stops below $1.75 to limit downside exposure, while position sizing should account for the $0.09 daily average true range. The proximity to yearly lows suggests risk-reward favors smaller position sizes until clearer directional momentum emerges.

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