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XRP’s price action in February has reflected a market caught between fading 
momentum and cautious optimism. After weeks of steady decline, the token is 
trading near $1.37, down roughly 15% for the month, while broader crypto 
sentiment remains sensitive to macroeconomic signals and shifting liquidity 
conditions. Related Reading: Dogecoin Vs. Shiba Inu: What Meme Coin Should You 
Buy For Most Returns In 2026? Despite a weakening short-term structure, 
several market indicators suggest traders are closely watching for early signs 
of a potential recovery rather than abandoning the asset altogether. XRP&#8217;s 
price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview 
Market Fatigue Emerges as Leverage and Momentum Decline Recent derivatives 
data points to growing investor exhaustion. According to analytics, XRP’s 
Estimated Leverage Ratio has fallen to around 0.16, indicating that heavily 
leveraged traders have largely exited. This reduction in speculative 
positioning has lowered the risk of sudden liquidation-driven volatility. 
Price structure supports that cautious mood. XRP continues to trade below its 
50-day and 200-day exponential moving averages, signaling persistent bearish 
pressure. Data tracked on CoinGlass shows declining open interest alongside 
calmer funding rates, suggesting fewer aggressive bets from short-term 
traders. Meanwhile, whale activity has added uncertainty. More than 31 million 
XRP were recently transferred to Binance, raising concerns about potential 
sell pressure if those holdings reach order books. Three XRP Pre-Rally Signals 
Reappear Despite the slowdown, analysts note similarities with conditions that 
preceded XRP’s late-2024 rally, when prices surged following Donald Trump&#8217;s 
election victory. Three indicators have resurfaced: rising exchange inflows, 
tightening USD liquidity in automated market-making pools, and shrinking XRP 
liquidity. Liquidity compression historically reduces available supply during 
periods of renewed demand, often amplifying price movement. Current USD 
liquidity levels have dropped significantly from late-2025 highs, while XRP 
liquidity has fallen below thresholds seen before the previous breakout. 
Similarly, spot XRP exchange-traded funds recorded $3.04 million in net 
inflows on February 24, pushing cumulative deposits above $1.23 billion, a 
sign that institutional participation remains steady even during price 
weakness. Macro Pressure and Key Levels to Watch Macroeconomic factors 
continue to weigh on sentiment. Stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer 
confidence data reduced expectations of near-term Federal Reserve interest 
rate cuts. The CME FedWatch Tool showed June rate-cut odds slipping below 50%, 
limiting risk appetite across digital assets. According to CoinMarketCap&#8217;s 
pricing aggregates, XRP is consolidating above the $1.30 support zone, while 
resistance levels sit at $1.50, $1.60, and $2.00. Analysts suggest a sustained 
move above $1.60 would be required to shift momentum decisively in favor of 
buyers. Related Reading: Expert Forecasts $5 Trillions Pouring Into Crypto 
Post CLARITY Act Passage XRP appears to be transitioning from a leverage- 
driven market to one driven by genuine spot demand. Whether that shift becomes 
the foundation for a recovery or an extended consolidation phase will likely 
depend on broader crypto market strength and renewed buying interest. Cover 
image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart on Tradingview

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NVIDIA reports $68.1B Q4 revenue and $215.9B fiscal 2026 sales as shares rise 
1.4% and jump over 3% after hours on earnings beat.
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