XRP Tests Key Support at $2.12, Becomes Third Largest Non-Stablecoin
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 05 2026- Price Breakthrough: After testing the critical support level of $2.12 in early January, XRP's price surged, elevating its market capitalization to the third-largest non-stablecoin, indicating strong market interest that could trigger broader market movements.
- Technical Analysis: Analyst EGRAG CRYPTO notes that if XRP's price surpasses the upper boundary at $2.30, there is a 60% chance of an upward breakout, with target price levels projected between $3.10 and $3.30, reflecting an optimistic outlook for XRP's future trajectory.
- Surge in Trading Volume: XRP reached a trading volume of approximately $23 million within just one minute, indicating a significant increase in market participant activity, which further supports the upward price trend of XRP.
- ETF Investment Inflows: The XRP ETFs launched in mid-November 2025 attracted around $1.2 billion, absorbing about 1% of the circulating supply, demonstrating investor confidence and the potential of XRP in the market.
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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.
