XRP’s price action has entered a phase that feels deceptively calm, yet beneath the surface, structural tensions continue to build. After weeks of consolidation and muted momentum, traders are increasingly divided between expectations of an imminent breakout and fears of another downside sweep.
Historically, such uncertainty often precedes moves that catch the majority off guard, especially in markets where liquidity dynamics are not yet resolved.
Against this backdrop, chartist BLOCK BULL has shared a detailed liquidity-based perspective on XRP, arguing that the market is not yet positioned for a sustainable advance. His analysis focuses on where liquidity truly resides and why current price levels may be structurally insufficient to support a lasting move higher.
Liquidity, Not Direction, Is Driving Price
BLOCK BULL’s central thesis is that XRP currently trades in a zone where liquidity is thin. In a technical market structure, liquidity refers to clusters of orders that allow large participants to transact efficiently. When price hovers away from these zones, it often becomes unstable, prone to sharp and seemingly irrational movements.
There is no liquidity for $XRP until we're underneath Octobers Wick.
2024 consolidation range will be tested. WHY?
Because all noob traders who take positions bring their stop losses up to their entry for "a risk free trade"
Market makers do this deliberately cos 99% of… pic.twitter.com/1A0ux3n3Mn
— 📈BLOCK BULL📈 (@TheBlockBull) December 18, 2025
Rather than following trend narratives or sentiment, price tends to gravitate toward areas where orders are concentrated. According to this view, XRP’s present range lacks the depth required for continuation, making a retracement toward lower liquidity pools increasingly probable.
The Significance of October’s Wick
A critical reference point in BLOCK BULL’s analysis is the October wick. Long wicks typically indicate aggressive price rejection, where a fast move leaves behind unfilled orders. These areas often remain relevant long after the initial reaction, acting as unfinished business for the market.
BLOCK BULL argues that meaningful liquidity exists beneath this wick, and until price trades into that zone, XRP remains structurally incomplete. Revisiting it would allow the market to interact with resting orders that were previously skipped, restoring balance to the broader price structure.
Why the 2024 Consolidation Range Matters
Equally important is the 2024 consolidation range, a prolonged period where XRP moved sideways, and traders established significant positions. Such ranges naturally accumulate liquidity as entries, exits, and stop placements cluster over time.
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From a technical standpoint, markets frequently revisit these zones to clear inefficiencies. BLOCK BULL suggests that this range has not yet been properly tested from above, making it a logical target if XRP seeks to rebalance before attempting a larger directional move.
The Hidden Risk of “Risk-Free” Trades
Trader psychology plays a central role in this setup. Many retail participants move stop losses to breakeven once a trade shows modest profit, believing they have eliminated downside risk. While emotionally reassuring, this behavior creates dense stop-loss clusters at predictable levels.
These clusters represent accessible liquidity. Market makers, aware of this pattern, often drive prices into such zones to trigger stops, forcing exits, and redistributing positions. The result is a sharp move that feels manipulative but aligns with standard liquidity-seeking behavior.
What This Means for XRP’s Near-Term Outlook
The analysis does not suggest that XRP’s broader outlook is invalidated. Instead, it implies that the price may need to move lower before it can move higher with conviction. Until liquidity beneath October’s wick and within the 2024 consolidation range is addressed, XRP remains vulnerable to volatility-driven sweeps.
As BLOCK BULL’s perspective underscores, markets prioritize structure over comfort. For XRP, patience and an understanding of liquidity dynamics may prove more valuable than anticipating an early breakout.
Disclaimer: This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses.
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