The XRP market is navigating a delicate moment, with price action tightening as traders await confirmation of the next move.
After recent volatility, sentiment remains cautious rather than fearful, reflecting a market caught between technical support and looming macro pressure. As liquidity thins, even small moves carry outsized significance for short-term direction.
In a recent video shared on X, crypto analyst Zach Rector delivered a concise XRP market update, offering context around the latest pullback and what traders should watch next. His analysis centers on near-term price behavior, key support zones, and the broader forces influencing XRP’s trajectory this week.
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XRP Pullback Matches Short-Term Expectations
XRP retraced over the past 24 hours, sliding toward the $1.85 region after failing to hold higher levels. Rector noted that this pullback was not unexpected, as he had previously warned that weakness could emerge during the week. He also disclosed that his buy order was filled at $1.91, indicating that the move unfolded within his anticipated trading range.
Rather than signaling structural weakness, the decline reflects a normal corrective phase. However, the market is now approaching levels where buyers must step in to prevent further downside momentum.
Why the $1.81 Level Matters
Rector highlighted $1.81 as a critical support area to monitor closely. This level corresponds with the downside wick XRP printed on November 21, making it a technically significant zone. Holding above this region would suggest that sellers are losing strength and that the pullback remains contained.
Failure to defend this support, however, could open the door to a deeper but potentially brief liquidity sweep before stability returns.
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Recovery Attempts Still Face Resistance
Referencing Terra Precision Trade analysis on X, Rector pointed out that XRP managed a bounce toward $1.95 during the session. While this rebound is constructive, he cautioned that it does not place the market in the clear. The $1.90 level remains a key low-timeframe support, and any sustained break below it could invite renewed selling pressure.
XRP might drop again, even if it rallies briefly.
Bitcoin and Interest Rates Shape the Outlook
Rector also stressed the importance of Bitcoin’s short-term movement. A renewed dip in Bitcoin could drag XRP lower, increasing the likelihood of another sweep below $1.90. This inter-market dependence remains a defining feature of current conditions.
Adding to the uncertainty is the approaching interest rate decision. With only a few days remaining, Rector expects continued volatility and cautious positioning until the macro picture becomes clearer.
What Traders Are Watching Now
As XRP consolidates, the immediate focus is on whether the $1.81–$1.90 support range can hold. A successful defense may stabilize price action, while a breakdown could trigger one last shakeout before direction is resolved. For now, the market remains in wait-and-see mode.
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