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XRP Price Pullback: Can Bulls Reclaim the $1.58–$1.85 Resistance Zone?
$XRP price pulled back from highs near $1.50 and is currently trading around $1.46 amid rising geopolitical tensions across crypto markets. The correction followed weakening risk sentiment after the recent bullish momentum failed to break through major nearby resistance levels.
The decline intensified after Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to the U.S. peace proposal. According to Reuters, Trump described Tehran’s reaction as “completely unacceptable,” increasing pressure on global markets and energy sentiment.
XRP Rally Faces Major Macro Resistance
In a recent post, analyst ChartNerd stated that $XRP could still deliver a daily breakout. However, he emphasized that the weekly chart continues to show significant macro resistance above current price levels. In his view, the recent move may still represent a counter-trend rally.
ChartNerd identified the weekly 20 EMA and 50 EMA as critical resistance levels. According to him, both levels were lost earlier and later confirmed as resistance in January 2026. This structure formed a “death cross” before XRP’s previous decline from $2.40 to $1.11.
XRP’s weekly chart highlights strong macro resistance around the 20 EMA and 50 EMA levels.
The analyst explained that a true macro bullish reversal would require reclaiming both EMAs as support. He identified:
- the weekly 20 EMA at $1.58;
- the weekly 50 EMA at $1.85.
Until then, he believes the market must continue respecting the current resistance structure.
ChartNerd also pointed to a possible move toward $1.80 before a deeper correction occurs. He mentioned downside targets around $0.90 and $0.70 if resistance remains intact.
According to the analyst, the bearish outlook would weaken only if $XRP successfully reclaims these weekly EMAs.
Capital Inflows Rise Despite Neutral Sentiment
Institutional flows continue showing a stronger picture than the short-term technical structure.
According to CoinShares, digital investment products tied to $XRP recorded $39.6 million in inflows. Total assets under management reached approximately $2.56 billion, placing XRP fourth among crypto investment products.
Institutional investment into XRP-related products continues to rise despite the recent price correction.
Spot $XRP ETFs in the United States recorded roughly $34 million in weekly net inflows. Data from SoSoValue shows cumulative XRP ETF inflows at around $1.32 billion, while net assets stand near $1.12 billion.
Market sentiment remains neutral as traders wait for clearer confirmation signals. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 52.
Derivatives Market Shows Rising Activity
Derivatives activity suggests stronger bullish positioning despite the current pullback.
Open interest in $XRP futures increased to $3.02 billion from $2.65 billion the previous day.
However, reclaiming the $1.58 and $1.85 levels would significantly improve the broader market structure. Without such a move, $XRP price may continue facing pressure beneath macro resistance levels.
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