XRP has struggled in recent weeks, and doubt is beginning to creep into the community. December has kept the token near $2, and not every analyst shares expectations for a strong move.
Arthur (@XrpArthur) opened a firm line of skepticism when he told followers, “I think XRP is heading lower from here.”
He stressed that he did not want to “sell hopium”, indicating what he saw on the chart. His warning set a different tone from the optimism that has followed XRP through the final quarter of the year.
Sorry guys, but I think XRP is heading lower from here.
I’m not here to sell hopium, just sharing what the chart is telling me.Yesterday’s move revealed something important: the selling pressure is still massive.
Staying objective is key.
— Arthur (@XrpArthur) December 10, 2025
XRP: A Struggle Against Key Levels
Arthur focused on what he viewed as a shift in market behavior. He said that recent moves revealed that selling pressure remained massive. His remarks contrasted with popular forecasts that expect a price expansion in the short term.
XRP currently sits at $2.01 and has built a tight range near $2 throughout December. Buyers have tried to push above key resistance, but momentum has slowed each time. Arthur believes the market now sits in a vulnerable position.
XRP Army Weighs In
Several community members responded with contrasting views. One said that selling pressure at the late stage of a move can flip quickly if demand steps in at key levels. Arthur affirmed his bullish bias, but noted that XRP’s price continues to drop, failing to meet his expectations.
Another said the current action reflects a larger number of sellers than buyers and insisted that the chart gives a clearer view than the surrounding hype. A third commenter agreed with the emphasis on chart behavior and revealed that the only resistance holding XRP back is the $2.23 level.
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One community member added that new macro developments arriving near the end of the year could change sentiment in early 2026. These could reduce the weight of short-term concerns.
Market Manipulation and XRP’s Trajectory
A notable response came from a user who complained about market manipulation, saying that technical analysis can lose value when the price is externally controlled. He pointed to XRP’s poor performance in recent months, as the asset has failed to rise despite the launch of multiple spot XRP ETFs.
He also highlighted the flash crash on October 10 as an example of the flaws in technical analysis. Arthur agreed that October 10 was a technical mistake, but noted that it was unpredictable. He also stated Bitcoin is currently dragging the market down, reaffirming his belief that XRP will decline from its current level.
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