A sharp pullback in a rising market can feel like panic—or like a rare opening. For traders watching XRP, the token’s slip below the $3 threshold has turned a moment of uncertainty into what some see as a once-in-a-cycle chance to buy.
That tension—between fear of further decline and the lure of a discounted entry—has market participants scrutinizing every on-chain transfer, ETF flow, and pundit comment with unusual intensity.
Crypto analyst Bale amplified that sentiment in a post on X, declaring that investors “will not get XRP at this price again.” His statement quickly reverberated across trading groups and social channels, framing the dip as a decisive buying opportunity rather than a warning sign.
XRP under $3
You will not get this opportunity again
— BALE (@AltcoinBale) September 22, 2025
Why XRP Dropped Below $3
Several concrete factors drove XRP’s retreat. The token had hovered for weeks between $3.00 and $3.40, a range many technicians flagged as vulnerable to a reversal. Large holders seized the moment to take profits, triggering heavy selling pressure and a spike in exchange liquidity. Whale transfers and sizable market-maker activity confirmed that this was more than a routine pullback.
At the same time, the debut of a spot-traded XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) introduced new volatility. The ETF’s launch had a mixed impact. While its structure is bullish, it triggered early profit-taking and rebalancing trades among institutions, contributing to intraday volatility and pushing the price below $3.
On-chain data reveals the price dip coincided with high volume and sharp intraday swings, indicating active repositioning by major players. Despite the sudden drop, long-term holders note that XRP remains well below its all-time highs when adjusted for inflation and broader crypto market growth.
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Implications for Investors
Bale’s rallying cry captures the mood, but a lower price is not automatically a bargain. The market has repeatedly sold into bullish headlines, repricing quickly when liquidity and leverage combine.
Anyone considering accumulation should weigh concentration risks—such as whale behavior, ETF-driven churn, and macro liquidity conditions—against their own risk tolerance and investment horizon.
In short, Bale’s assertion underscores the excitement surrounding XRP’s sub-$3 moment. Yet the data show that this opportunity will last only as long as market liquidity and large-holder dynamics allow, reminding investors that disciplined analysis matters more than any single pundit’s call.
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