Why is XRP price down today?

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XRP slides 3.26% today to $1.09

Highlights

Ripple secured full CASP authorization under the EU MiCA framework, unlocking legal digital asset service access across 30 EEA countries.
Integration of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin for cross-border payments and $4 billion tokenized assets on XRP Ledger underline expanding ecosystem utility.
XRP trades under key moving averages with strong bearish momentum, a projected $1.0596–$1.133 range, and elevated downside probability short term.

Broader European access as MiCA approval and partnerships expand utility

Ripple obtained full Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorization under the European Union's MiCA framework via Luxembourg’s financial regulator, according to Parameter. This regulatory approval enables Ripple to legally offer digital asset services across all 30 EEA countries, removing structural barriers to European market participation. Additional developments include Nuvion’s integration of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin to facilitate cross-border payments, as reported by News Bitcoin, and continued growth of the XRP Ledger’s tokenization market to around $4 billion in tokenized assets, as reported by Ambcrypto. Technical progress on the XRP Ledger’s v3.2.0 upgrade and Ripple’s recent philanthropic initiatives have also been highlighted in sector news, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Downside momentum prevails as indicators flag oversold conditions

On the hourly chart, XRP trades below both the MA-20 at $1.1173 and the MA-50 at $1.1299, and remains well below the MA-200 at $1.4716 on the daily timeframe. The Ichimoku Kijun level sits at $1.1121 as immediate resistance. Momentum studies include a Sell signal on the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) and a neutral trend indicated by the Average Directional Index (ADX). Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 29.229 (Sell), while Stochastic RSI and Commodity Channel Index (CCI) reflect oversold conditions, highlighting short-term selling exhaustion. Bull/Bear Power points to seller dominance in intraday action, and the Awesome Oscillator confirms the present downward momentum.

Consolidation risk capped by seller bias as volatility persists

In the short term, XRP is expected to trade within a $1.0596 to $1.133 range over the coming 2–3 sessions, with typical volatility relative to current levels. The probability of additional downside remains high, while the likelihood of a rebound is considered low. The baseline scenario sees consolidation within the band, though a break above $1.1121 could allow a limited recovery toward the upper boundary, while a decisive move below support risks further declines toward the range’s lower end.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees XRP underperforming despite positive regulatory and network developments. Technical signals remain weak, with persistent selling pressure and oversold readings. He notes that institutional adoption and EU market access have yet to lift sentiment or shift price structure in the near term. "I remain defensive unless XRP reclaims key resistance at $1.1121, as fundamentals alone are not enough to reverse current downside momentum."

Previously it was reported that Nuvion integrated Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payment infrastructure for businesses. While this initiative emphasizes Ripple's growing enterprise use cases, traders should remain alert to the prevailing downside risks for XRP, as continued weakness could prompt a retest of lower support levels if selling momentum persists.

Source of Data: XRP Price Analysis by TU

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