XRP is struggling to reclaim higher price levels as persistent selling 
pressure and broader market uncertainty continue to weigh on sentiment. 
Despite intermittent rebound attempts, momentum remains fragile, with traders 
hesitant to commit capital amid elevated volatility and cautious liquidity 
conditions. The asset has yet to establish a convincing higher high, 
reinforcing the perception that XRP remains in a transitional phase rather 
than a confirmed recovery trend. Related Reading: Ethereum Breaks the Final 
Whale Floor In A 2018-Style Capitulation: What To Expect A recent CryptoQuant 
report provides additional context through exchange flow data. According to 
the analysis, Binance recorded a sharp spike in XRP exchange inflows during a 
previously highlighted period that preceded a strong rally. Large inflows 
typically reflect tokens moving onto exchanges, a dynamic often interpreted as 
potential sell pressure since assets become readily available for liquidation. 
Such spikes can increase short-term supply and amplify volatility. However, 
inflows do not always result in immediate distribution. In the referenced 
case, the surge in exchange deposits coincided with rising volatility and 
ultimately preceded a significant price expansion. This suggests that some 
inflow events may represent strategic positioning, liquidity preparation, or 
internal reallocation rather than outright selling. As XRP navigates current 
uncertainty, monitoring exchange flow behavior remains critical for assessing 
whether renewed volatility could once again precede a directional breakout. 
Liquidity Compression Signals Rising Volatility Risk The report explains that 
liquidity dynamics provide important context for understanding XRP market 
structure, particularly when evaluating volatility risk and potential price 
inflection points. USD liquidity measures the depth of capital supporting XRP 
trading pairs. During the previous rally phase, USD liquidity expanded 
significantly, allowing price advances to be absorbed without excessive 
volatility. Recently, however, USD liquidity has been declining, suggesting 
thinner market depth compared with the expansion period. Reduced depth 
typically increases sensitivity to order flow and can amplify price swings. 
Liquidity measured in XRP terms reflects the availability of tokens on the 
sell side. Prior to the last major breakout, XRP liquidity compressed notably, 
indicating reduced active supply on exchanges. That contraction phase aligned 
closely with the beginning of the strong upward move. Currently, XRP liquidity 
is trending lower again, showing similarities with earlier pre-expansion 
conditions. Historically, this combination of exchange inflow spikes alongside 
liquidity compression has preceded volatility expansion. Rising USD liquidity 
tends to support sustained trends, while declining liquidity often introduces 
fragility into market structure. At present, exchange inflows remain moderate, 
but both USD and XRP liquidity are contracting. This suggests a thinner 
environment where price reactions could become sharper. These indicators 
provide structural context, but they should be evaluated alongside derivatives 
positioning, funding trends, and broader macro conditions before drawing 
directional conclusions. Related Reading: The 200 Million Exodus: Investors 
Swap Speculation For Private Custody XRP Remains Under Pressure As Key Support 
Levels Face Ongoing Tests XRP remains under sustained technical pressure, with 
the weekly chart reflecting a clear corrective phase following the sharp rally 
that pushed the price above the $3.00 region in 2025. Since that peak, price 
structure has shifted toward a sequence of lower highs and lower lows, a 
pattern typically associated with weakening momentum rather than 
consolidation. The recent move toward the $1.40 area highlights continued 
selling pressure and cautious positioning among market participants. From a 
technical standpoint, XRP is currently trading below key moving averages that 
previously acted as dynamic support. These averages now function as overhead 
resistance, limiting upside attempts unless price can reclaim them decisively. 
The shorter-term average has rolled over more aggressively, while the longer- 
term trend line remains upward sloping but lagging, suggesting residual macro 
support alongside deteriorating short-term momentum. Related Reading: The 
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Fortress Volume activity has moderated compared with the impulsive rally 
phase, indicating reduced speculative participation. However, declining volume 
during corrections can also signal seller exhaustion if accompanied by 
stabilization in price structure. Immediate support appears concentrated near 
the recent lows around the $1.30–$1.40 zone, while resistance remains 
clustered near the $1.80–$2.20 range. Until XRP reclaims higher levels with 
strong participation, the broader trend remains fragile. Featured image from 
ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

XRP’s Brutal Supply Compression Signals A Repeat Of The 2024 Expansion

A Trump-tied hotel development in the Maldives and the Dubai Land Department 
announced details on tokenizing their real estate projects this week.

Tokenized real estate projects advance in Dubai and Maldives

Starboard Value says Riot Platforms’ AI and high-performance computing 
expansion could be worth up to $21 billion, far exceeding its current market 
cap. The activist investor is urging faster execution as rivals race to 
reposition as AI data center operators. Activist Pushes Riot to Speed Up AI 
Pivot Activist investor Starboard Value believes Riot Platforms […]

Starboard Sees $21 Billion Upside for Riot Platforms With AI Pivot

The industry’s largest cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), are 
enduring one of their most difficult openings to a year on record, according 
to a recent analysis by Fortune, with both digital assets trading sharply 
below their previous peaks. Bitcoin is currently down roughly 46% from its 
all-time high, while Ethereum has fallen about 60% from its record level. The 
steep declines mark what the publication describes as historically poor year- 
to-date performances for the assets. Bitcoin, Ethereum Lag While S&amp;P 500, Gold 
Post Gains While Bitcoin and Ethereum, along with broader crypto prices, have 
often moved in tandem with equities in recent years, that relationship has 
weakened over the past two months. Since January, major US stock indices have 
edged higher. The S&amp;P 500 has gained approximately 0.4%, and the Dow Jones 
Industrial Average has climbed 2.3%. Precious metals have also performed 
strongly. Gold has surged about 17% since the start of the year, while silver 
has advanced roughly 14%, even after experiencing a brief drop several weeks 
ago. Related Reading: ‘Sell Bitcoin Now,’ Peter Schiff Warns, Predicts $20,000 
Target On Breakdown The disconnect between cryptocurrencies and broader market 
gains has prompted some industry observers to declare the arrival of another 
“Crypto Winter.” “We’re certainly in a Crypto Winter,” said Danny Nelson, a 
research analyst at crypto asset manager Bitwise. He pointed to investor 
behavior as evidence of deteriorating sentiment. “You can tell by how 
investors react to good news,” Nelson said. “They don’t.” ‘We’re Really Close 
To The End’ Despite the current pullback and the increased challenges for 
prices seen since the October 10 liquidation event, Nelson argues that the 
underlying foundation of the industry is strengthening. “Crypto’s reality is 
getting stronger,” he said, adding that the structural changes underway are 
likely to outlast the current downturn. Related Reading: House Democrats Urge 
Treasury Probe Into Trump Family’s Crypto Venture Similar sentiments have been 
expressed by Tom Lee, cofounder of research firm Fundstrat and a long-time 
supporter of Ethereum. In a recent interview, Lee suggested the market may be 
nearing a turning point, stating, “We’re really close to the end.” Whether the 
latest slump proves to be a temporary correction or a deeper cycle shift 
remains uncertain. For now, however, the data underscores a challenging start 
to the year for the cryptocurrency market, even as other asset classes 
continue to surge. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $67,595, 
which is a slight 1% increase compared to Thursday&#8217;s prices. Ethereum is 
trading at around $1,968, with similar gains over the past 24 hours. Featured 
image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com

Bitcoin And Ethereum Post Worst Start To A Year On Record: Fortune

Despite the sharp multi-month market downtrend, Bitcoin whales added 236,000 
BTC since December 2025, with order size data showing large players building 
new positions.

Cryptocurrency price in ARS