Ripple's XRP Faces Challenges in 2025 with Over 50% Price Decline
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 01 2026- Price Fluctuations: Despite XRP being proposed as a candidate for the U.S. Digital Asset Reserve at the beginning of 2025, leading to a 30% price surge, subsequent executive orders limited reserve assets, resulting in insufficient buying pressure to sustain price increases.
- Short-lived Legal Victory: After Ripple's legal victory over the SEC, XRP's price reached a seven-year high on July 18, but it dropped 25% in less than two weeks, indicating a lack of confidence in sustained upward momentum.
- Weak Demand: Although U.S. spot ETFs attracted over $1 billion in inflows, retail investor enthusiasm remains subdued, leading to deteriorating market sentiment, with daily active addresses plummeting approximately 94% from March's peak.
- Technical Analysis Warning: Analysts caution that XRP may face further declines, with critical support levels at $1.85 to $1.80; if breached, targets could drop to around $1.61, reflecting a cautious outlook on future price movements.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
