XRP Faces Significant Sell-Offs in 2025, Early 2026 Shows Recovery Signs
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Price Pullback: XRP experienced a sharp decline after reaching $3.1 in early October 2025, closing the year at $1.84, marking its first annual decline since 2022, reflecting strong selling pressure in the market.
- Technical Analysis: Analyst Chart Nerd notes that the previous support level has transformed into a formidable resistance zone, and failing to break the $2.1 upper trend line could lead to a retracement towards the $1.6 support level, indicating market uncertainty.
- Rebound Signals: Despite XRP gaining over 10% in early 2026, it remains within a descending channel, with potential short-term trend shifts that could trigger increased volatility, necessitating close monitoring of technical indicators by investors.
- Ripple Partnership Outlook: News of Ripple establishing new payment partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region has boosted market optimism regarding XRP, suggesting that these developments could significantly influence XRP's future trajectory alongside technical indicators.
About the author
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.
