What next as XRP drops 3% under $1.40 on strong selling

High-volume breakdown confirms sellers in control, with failed support turning into a key pivot as downside targets come into focus....
Key takeaways
- 1XRP broke below $1.40 support on high volume, with $1.37 and $1.31 as next downside targets.
- 2Bitcoin dominance near 60% is rotating capital away from altcoins, pressuring XRP demand.
- 3$1.40 has flipped from support to resistance; reclaiming it with volume would signal a potential fakeout.
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Why it matters
XRP's breakdown reflects broader altcoin weakness as Bitcoin dominance rises, a key pattern Indian retail investors should monitor for portfolio rotation signals. The technical breakdown and resistance flip indicate heightened selling pressure that could extend losses if support levels fail.
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