XRP drops 4% below $1.30 as heavy selling breaks key support zone

CoinDesk1h agoUpdated 1h ago
XRP drops 4% below $1.30 as heavy selling breaks key support zone
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XRP lost another major support level after high-volume selling accelerated late in the session, keeping focus on whether the months-long compression structure is now breaking lower....

Key takeaways

  • 1XRP dropped 4% below $1.30 support level with 64M coins traded in heavy volume on May 27.
  • 2Symmetrical triangle compression since early 2025 now risks breakdown toward mid-$1.20s or $1.10 if $1.30 support fails.
  • 3Derivatives open interest cooling signals weaker trader conviction despite on-chain data showing continued exchange outflows.

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XRP's breakdown below a months-long support level suggests potential deeper losses ahead in the altcoin market, affecting Indian retail positions in diversified crypto portfolios. The weakening futures positioning and technical warning of further decline creates risk for leveraged traders and requires monitoring of broader liquidity conditions.

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