The price of Ripple’s XRP token is struggling to overcome significant resistance, with bullish momentum stalling around the psychologically important $2.00 level. Although there have been positive developments with spot ETFs listed in the U.S., XRP has faced challenges maintaining momentum, particularly as it approaches $1.92.
Challenges Near $2.00 for XRP Following a Decline
XRP continues to face persistent difficulties in reclaiming and maintaining levels above $2.00 after a considerable correction early in the month.
After briefly surpassing this threshold in late November amid optimism over ETF approvals, the token has pulled back. This decline reflects broader pressure in the cryptocurrency market, such as profit-taking and diminished risk appetite among retail traders.
Recent trading sessions have seen XRP test support levels around $1.85 to $1.90 repeatedly, with recovery attempts failing due to prevailing resistance and a lack of momentum.
This downturn has been exacerbated by macroeconomic factors, shifting investor sentiment towards safer assets, and technical failures beneath key moving averages.
The once-promising $2.00 barrier now presents a formidable challenge, with multiple rejections emphasizing the dominance of short-term sellers.
Market participants note that without a decisive catalyst, such as a resurgence in buying volume or favorable regulatory developments, XRP risks further consolidation or downward pressure towards lower support levels around $1.80.
XRP Price Outlook Amid Continued ETF Inflows
Despite the weak spot price, Ripple’s cryptocurrency has shown solid performance since the launch of U.S. XRP spot ETFs.
Data from tracking platform SoSoValue reveals that these funds have maintained a streak of positive net inflows for 25 consecutive days.
While inflows on December 19, 2025, dipped to $13 million compared to over $30 million the previous day, the XRP ETFs have not recorded a net outflow day since their mid-November launch.
Cumulative net inflows reached over $1.07 billion as of December 19, with total assets under management hitting $1.21 billion.
The net inflows of $13.21 million on December 19 and more than $30 million on December 18 highlight sustained institutional interest.
This trend is noteworthy as Bitcoin and Ethereum have recently recorded net outflows amid shifting market conditions.
The XRP rate, remaining close to the psychological level, is crucial for bullish traders.
From a technical perspective, key indicators provide mixed signals regarding short-term prospects.
The relative strength index (RSI) has moved out of oversold territory to 42, suggesting that selling pressure may be waning.
A review of the daily chart also shows that the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) is signaling a bullish crossover.
A break below $2.00 and recovery of support in the $2.20 to $2.50 range would energize the bulls.
Conversely, a drop to $1.80 could herald renewed weakness.
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