XRP stagnates under the intense pressure of short positions despite all the efforts of Ripple, and these may soon no longer be sufficient. Indeed, more and more experts are expecting a flash crash in the coming days.
XRP can still drop
For Cypress Demanincor, CEO of CYPRX Superior Trading, the current weakness of XRP fits into the classic risk cycles: during periods of aversion, capital leaves speculative assets. He specifies that the decline is primarily due to macroeconomic factors, such as the end of the "yen carry trade" and the global tightening of liquidity, rather than fragilities specific to Ripple.
Due to this lack of support, the XRP price could still drop significantly, and there is a high chance it will. According to Demanincor, the altcoin could drop back to $1.90 soon. And if it falls below that, a direct return to $1.56 should be considered. Both zones, however, should be monitored for buying on the dip before a potentially more bullish 2026.
On the rise, the CEO does not expect any lasting rebound before XRP transforms $2.33 into support, this level being dominated by sellers. A breakthrough above $2.33 would make him optimistic again, with a target towards $2.63. Likewise, he mentions a lower delta zone between $0.73 and $0.81 in case of strong selling pressure, and a major sell threshold located at $3.28.
Keep this scenario in mind as it could trigger soon! ExtraVod observes a chart setup conducive to a severe jolt in the short term. According to him, the movement could be triggered by massive liquidations if the BTC price falls below 90000000000.
The analyst identifies several successive bottoms at $1.61, $1.77, $1.81, and $1.98, which form a structure where many traders have placed their stop-losses. In this context, he believes that market makers could induce a flash drop to hunt these orders and absorb liquidity before a price recovery.
Data from Coinglass confirms this tension: 96% of open positions on XRP are short, against only 4% long, representing a ratio of about 25 to 1. This extreme asymmetry could, however, fuel an inverse scenario: that of a short squeeze. If a bullish movement were to be confirmed, short traders would be forced to buy back their positions, amplifying the price increase.
Ali Martinez confirms this optimistic perspective. He envisions a symmetrical triangle pattern around $2.05. This configuration indicates a consolidation phase where volatility is being stifled before a marked movement. A breakout above the triangle could propel XRP to $2.40 in the coming days, representing a potential gain of 16%.
The moral of the story: a crash on XRP is like a good coffee, it shakes you up before waking you up.
