XRP news: Price stalls below 50-Day EMA despite high Fully Diluted Valuation
XRP finding support at $2.26
XRP price had a five-day winning streak but came to a halt as the price failed to break above the 50-day EMA resistance at $2.45. Despite the strong upside move, RSI remained in bearish territory, indicating limited bullish momentum. This led to a pullback, with XRP finding support at $2.26.
On Monday, XRP gained over 3% in the Asian session, rising to $2.37. However, buying pressure weakened in the European session, and the token is now trading near $2.33 in the North American session. The RSI remains in bearish territory, reinforcing the $2.26 support and $2.44 resistance range.
XRP price dynamics (Dec 2024 - March 2025). Source: TradingView
Ripple’s controlled supply model sets it apart from Ethereum
Beyond short-term price action, XRP’s fully diluted valuation (FDV) continues to stay above Ethereum’s. XRP’s FDV currently stands at $234 billion, compared to ETH’s $229 billion, based on total token supply at current prices. However, Ethereum’s market cap remains significantly higher at $229 billion, while XRP sits at $139 billion.
Ripple’s Q4 report reveals that nearly 42 billion XRP tokens remain locked, with Ripple holding 4.5 billion. A billion tokens are unlocked from escrow each month, with some entering circulation while most are relocked. This controlled supply mechanism differentiates XRP from Ethereum’s dynamic model, where ETH’s supply fluctuates based on market conditions.
For XRP’s price outlook, a move above $2.44 could shift momentum in favor of the bulls, potentially testing higher resistance levels. Failure to hold above $2.33 may open the door for a retest of $2.26 support. The bearish RSI suggests price action remains fragile, and traders will watch for a breakout from this consolidation range in the coming sessions.
Regulatory uncertainty has kept XRP’s broader outlook in question despite recent gains. The price rallied to $2.26 but struggled to break resistance, facing increased selling pressure.
