XRP Pulls Back After Breakout Surge, But Long-Term Bullish Thesis Remains Intact
XRP is showing signs of short-term exhaustion after a late-session selloff pushed the token below key technical levels, despite maintaining its broader breakout structure. The asset fluctuated within a 24-hour range of $3.46 to $3.57, recording a 3% intraday swing as momentum from institutional inflows, ETF developments, and favorable U.S. crypto legislation temporarily faded.
Buyers pushed XRP to a session high of $3.57 on July 22 during peak trading at 17:00 GMT, backed by 106.4 million in volume—more than 50% above the daily average. However, selling pressure intensified late into the session, sending prices back to $3.46 and breaking the closely-watched $3.50 support zone.
Key Drivers
- ETF Milestone: ProShares’ XRP futures ETF launch marks a significant step in regulated exposure for institutional investors.
- Regulatory Progress: The GENIUS and CLARITY Acts advanced in Congress, signaling increasing legislative clarity and boosting investor sentiment toward large-cap assets.
- Technical Validation: XRP’s breakout above $3.65 last week confirmed a six-year symmetrical triangle pattern, opening the door to aggressive upside targets.
Price Action & Volume Dynamics
The strongest move occurred in the early U.S. session, when XRP rallied from $3.52 to $3.56 in under an hour. Resistance at the $3.56–$3.57 zone capped the upside, prompting a steady pullback into the Asian session. A volume spike to 2.5 million between 07:37 and 07:49 GMT accelerated the breakdown from $3.47 to $3.46, undermining previously tested support at $3.49–$3.51.
Technical Outlook
- Daily Range: $3.46–$3.57
- Support Broken: $3.49–$3.51
- Resistance in Focus: $3.56–$3.57
- Momentum Signals: RSI is neutral; MACD beginning to roll over — indicating a likely consolidation phase.
What’s Next
Despite the near-term weakness, analysts remain constructive on XRP’s trajectory. The completed long-term pattern, ETF tailwinds, and improving regulatory optics support higher targets in the $6 to $15 range over a multi-month horizon. For now, the $3.50 level remains a key psychological and technical pivot that bulls must reclaim to sustain momentum.

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