XRP is holding above the $1.35 support zone while staying capped below resistance near $1.50. After months of heavy volatility, the token has shifted into a consolidation range between $1.35 and $1.50, with traders watching whether support can remain intact.
Earlier this year, XRP traded above $2.20 before sliding into a prolonged decline. Between late January and early February, it fell from around $1.80 to nearly $1.25, as trading volume climbed past 14 billion XRP. That volume spike pointed to stronger volatility and aggressive selling during the drop.
Moving averages tighten near the $1.42 area
Since that selloff, XRP has been stabilizing in a narrower band. Recent price action has shown repeated attempts to build support above $1.35, with the token trading around the $1.39 to $1.44 zone. At the same time, the 200-day moving average has flattened near $1.42, while the 50-day moving average has moved closer to the longer-term trend line. That setup suggests bearish pressure across the broader structure has eased.
The near-term levels are clear. A confirmed push back above $1.50 could open room toward $1.65 and possibly $1.80. If XRP fails to hold $1.35, the downside could extend back toward $1.25.
Javon Marks says the XRP/BTC breakout structure remains in place
Analyst Javon Marks said XRP continues to hold its breakout structure against Bitcoin. He argued that similar setups in the past led to large upside expansions, and said XRP could outperform Bitcoin by nearly 800% if the pattern fully develops.
Marks also pointed to higher price targets above $10 and potentially beyond $15. His view was tied to the technical structure staying intact rather than any short-term price swing.
Ripple infrastructure metrics support the longer-term case
ChartNerd focused less on short-term trading and more on Ripple’s infrastructure growth. According to the analyst, Ripple Prime tripled revenue over the past 12 months. He also said Ripple infrastructure handles more than 60 million transactions annually and clears about $3 trillion each year.
ChartNerd added that Ripple has expanded its institutional reach and global licensing progress, with more than 300 institutional clients. Even with sentiment improving, XRP is still below the major resistance near $1.50. That level remains the immediate line the market is watching.