Trump’s Trade War Returns: What It Means for XRP, SOL, and ADA

Three of crypto’s biggest names—XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA)—are taking a hit, each sliding roughly 6% in the past 24 hours as macro fears send shockwaves through the market. Hawkish policy from the Fed, heightened trade tensions, and fading optimism around rate cuts are dragging the broader digital asset space into a fresh correction.

XRP: On the Brink

Ripple’s XRP is wobbling after slipping below its key support near $1.80, leaving bulls in a tight spot:

• The $1.60 zone is now acting as a critical lifeline. A breach could open the door to sub-$1 levels.
• RSI is buried in oversold territory at 22.41, showing extreme negative sentiment.
• Traders are watching a possible double-bottom pattern, but the broader market structure remains bearish.
• $1.91 serves as a pivot point for any upside reversal, while high leverage in the system adds downside risk if support gives out.

Solana: Whale Moves Stir Fear

SOL hasn’t been spared in this latest wave of selling:

• Down 8% on the week, SOL tumbled hard from $122.75 to $95.72, forming a new fragile range between $103 and $112.
• Whale outflows—one exceeding $30 million—combined with a $200M unlock have spooked traders.
• If it can’t reclaim $112 soon, price could slide beneath $100, where thin liquidity might accelerate losses toward $80 or even $50.
• Technicals are bearish across the board, with RSI sub-40 and price far below its key moving averages.

Cardano: Sliding into the Wedge

ADA has quietly shed over 23% in just two weeks and continues to bleed:

• RSI sits at 32—approaching oversold but not quite there yet.
• A falling wedge pattern could offer hope for a bullish breakout, but only after testing lower around $0.60–$0.61.
• Momentum remains to the downside, and ADA is trading below its 21-day EMA, underscoring the prevailing bearish trend.

The Bigger Picture

Macro stress is the name of the game. With trade war rhetoric ramping up and no real pivot from the Fed in sight, the risk-off mood is tightening its grip on crypto.

• XRP needs to defend $1.60 or risk a steeper decline.
• SOL is walking a tightrope at $100—one slip could be brutal.
• ADA is looking for support inside a wedge but hasn’t found solid ground yet.

Until traders see macro relief or a clear shift in Fed tone, volatility is likely to remain elevated—and downside pressure could dominate the short-term outlook. Buckle up.

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