$XRP Here’s an updated look at XRP — what’s going on now, and what many analysts expect going forward.

📈 Current State & Market Context

XRP is trading around $2.00–$2.05 in early December 2025.

The market recently saw a sharp drop (~6.7%) despite some positive news for its parent Ripple — namely, a broadened payment-license approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore for Ripple’s APAC unit.

At the same time, XRP remains above what analysts consider a “multi-month support zone,” which some traders view as a potential base for a bounce.

🔎 What’s Driving Sentiment & Price — Pros and Cons

✅ Bullish / Supportive Factors

Institutional interest appears to be growing. Recently, a large “whale” transaction (~17.56 million XRP, ~$48.9M) was spotted, which signals that some big players may be accumulating.

Investors and analysts often highlight potential upside if new spot-XRP ETFs get broader regulatory acceptance and inflows.

The underlying network for XRP — the XRP Ledger (XRPL) — continues to see development and usage, which could support long-term utility beyond just speculation.

⚠️ Risks & Pressure Points

Recent price behavior shows consolidation rather than a strong