XRP Price Prediction: The $3 Support Might NOT Hold...Here's Why
XRP Price Prediction – Support or Breakdown?
$ XRP is trading around $3.09, hovering just above the key psychological and technical support at $3.00. The chart clearly shows weakness, with XRP failing to reclaim its 9-day or 21-day moving averages (currently around $3.11–$3.13). The recent candles are small and indecisive, and momentum seems to be fading.
XRP/USD 4-hours chart - TradingView
What’s even more concerning is the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which is stuck in the low 40s, indicating weak buyer momentum and no clear reversal yet. If XRP breaks below the blue line at $3, the next major support lies at $2.80, and further below that, at $2.50 could be a realistic medium-term target.
Bitcoin Price Consolidation: A Risk for Altcoins
Zooming out to the broader market, $ Bitcoin is currently trading around $117,944, showing clear signs of consolidation and low volatility. But this is not the kind of consolidation bulls would want to see. Instead of pushing higher, $BTC has been ranging tightly between $116,017 and $118,000, failing to break out.
BTC/USD 4-hours chart - TradingView
The 4-hour chart shows multiple rejections around the $118,000 level, and recent candles are leaning bearish. With the RSI under 50, Bitcoin lacks the momentum needed to lead a new altcoin rally . Historically, when Bitcoin drifts lower during a consolidation phase, it tends to drag altcoins down, especially those already under pressure — like XRP.
XRP vs BTC: A Side-by-Side Breakdown
Looking at both XRP and BTC charts together, a few key patterns emerge:
- Both are below their moving averages, showing short-term bearish pressure.
- RSI for both is below 50, indicating no bullish momentum in sight.
- XRP is sitting right on top of a major support line, while BTC is just slightly above a key floor.
If Bitcoin loses its $116,000 support, the entire market — XRP included — is at risk of another leg down. In that case, XRP breaking $3 would likely accelerate its decline toward $2.80, and potentially $2.50 if market sentiment worsens.
What Happens If XRP Crashes?
In case of a breakdown, the next cycle for XRP could resemble previous bear phases:
- Retesting the $2.50–$2.80 zones with high selling volume.
- Bearish momentum dragging RSI below 30, signaling oversold territory.
- Possible accumulation phase between $2.30 and $2.80, where long-term buyers might step back in.
However, this cycle also depends on whether Bitcoin holds its range or dips deeper. If BTC stabilizes and recovers above $118,000, XRP may avoid a full-blown breakdown and reattempt to reclaim the $3.13 resistance.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
You may also like
How much CPO demand will Nvidia Rubin Ultra generate? Bernstein: Optical value per Pod will increase fivefold
Bernstein believes that the co-packaged optics (CPO) and fiber demand driven by Nvidia's Rubin Ultra architecture will surge significantly, with the optical content per Pod rising from $1 million to $5.4 million. This will propel the size of Nvidia's optical ecosystem market to $46.8 billion by 2028 (a 91% annual increase). Although the industry faces supply bottlenecks with InP substrates, the outlook remains positive. The institution reiterates its “outperform” rating for Lumentum, Coherent, and Ciena.
UBS Q3 implements a two-way strategy with gold options, heavily invests in technology stocks, and builds positions in SK Hynix (SKHY.US)
UBS Group (UBS.US) has submitted its Q3 holdings report (13F) as of September 30, 2026.
SpaceX (SPCX.US) reportedly attempts “de-Nvidiaization” at the rack level: developing Kessel cabinets to bypass L6 compute boards, purchasing only chips
SemiAnalysis: SpaceX has developed its own Kessel cabinet, bypassing Nvidia's L6 cards to provide more options for manufacturing its own hardware.
$3.7 billion “data center power equipment prepayments” abandoned! What did "the most active buyer of gas turbines", SoftBank, see?
In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, SoftBank reported a net loss of $7.1 billion, primarily due to a $3.7 billion impairment charge from a $9.5 billion advance payment for power generation equipment for US data centers—of which about $2.9 billion was non-refundable and effectively lost. The CFO admitted that SoftBank placed orders before the project plan was finalized, and is now conducting a comprehensive review of its procurement strategy. "The most aggressive purchaser of gas turbines has now written off the deposit in this way."
Crypto prices
More
