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XRP Pulls Back After Technical Surge; Pattern Still Points to $6 Target
Six-year breakout holds, but late-session sell pressure tests key levels as ETF momentum and U.S. crypto legislation continue to drive long-term narrative.
Jul 23, 2025, 12:34 p.m.
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What to know:
- XRP experienced a 3% price swing, trading between $3.46 and $3.57, with significant volume driven by institutional flows.
- Key support at $3.50 was broken, indicating a short-term trend shift as selling pressure increased.
- Analysts remain optimistic about long-term targets of $6 to $15, despite short-term consolidation risks.
XRP traded in a wide $0.11 range between $3.46 and $3.57 during the 24-hour period ending July 23 at 08:00 GMT. The asset posted a 3% swing as bulls drove price to a session high of $3.57 on 106.4 million volume, before profit-taking triggered a reversal back to $3.46.
The late decline broke key support at $3.50, which had been retested multiple times overnight.
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Volume surged as institutional flows reacted to a confluence of catalysts: advancing U.S. crypto legislation, fresh ETF approvals, and long-awaited technical pattern completion. Analysts still point to $6–$15 price targets long term, but warn of short-term consolidation risk.
News Background
• XRP broke above $3.65 last week, completing a six-year symmetrical triangle.
• ProShares launched the first XRP futures ETF, marking a milestone in regulated institutional access.
• U.S. Congress advanced the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, pushing forward crypto regulation clarity, fueling fund flows into large-cap digital assets.
Price Action Summary
The most aggressive move came at 17:00 GMT on July 22, when XRP jumped from $3.52 to $3.56 in under an hour on 106.4 million volume—over 50% above the daily average of 70.1 million. Resistance formed at the $3.56–$3.57 zone, capping upside and triggering a steady retreat through the overnight session.
The final hour (07:10–08:09 GMT) saw a breakdown from $3.47 to $3.46, as volume spiked to 2.5 million between 07:37 and 07:49. That move cracked the previously firm $3.49–$3.51 support band, confirming a short-term trend shift as selling overwhelmed buyers.
Technical Analysis
• 24-hour trading range: $3.46–$3.57 (3.18%)
• Bullish breakout at 17:00 July 22: $3.52 → $3.56 on 106.4M volume
• Support zone: $3.49–$3.51 tested multiple times overnight, failed by session close
• Resistance zone: $3.56–$3.57 capped rally, now defining next breakout point
• Breakdown confirmation: $3.47 → $3.46 on 2.5M volume spike
• RSI neutral; MACD turning lower — signals likely consolidation before next directional move
What Traders Are Watching
Institutional participation remains elevated amid ETF inflows and improving regulatory optics. Despite the near-term rejection at $3.57, analysts continue to flag bullish setups targeting $6.00 and even $15.00 over multi-month timeframes. The $3.50 level now acts as psychological pivot for bulls to defend in upcoming sessions.
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