XRP Holds $1.94 Amid $63M Inflows Defying Crypto Outflows

Following a dip to $1.91 earlier in the week amid Bitcoin volatility, XRP stabilized around $1.92-$1.94 on December 22, 2025, drawing $62.9 million in inflows per CoinShares—contrasting $952 million in broader digital asset outflows. Attention remains on the $2 resistance amid ongoing technical hurdles.

XRP traded steadily at $1.9237 (Binance, 10:21 UTC) with spot prices near $1.94 (intraday $1.90-$1.94), bucking market fragility as investors eyed institutional data.

CoinShares' latest report (Volume 265) showed $952 million total outflows ($990M U.S.-led, Ethereum $555M, Bitcoin $460M), blamed on U.S. 'Clarity Act' delays and whale sales. XRP bucked the trend with $62.9M inflows, joined by Solana's $48.5M, highlighting selective demand.

Technicals persist bearishly: key resistance at $1.94-$2.00 (psychological barrier), supports at $1.85-$1.90 and lower ($1.80, $1.60). XRP remains in a descending channel, with on-chain strain—52% supply profitable, top 1% hold 87.6% (slight distribution), active addresses down to ~38,500.

Outlook: range-bound $1.92-$1.96 short-term; bulls eye institutional flows and 2026 catalysts (e.g., ETFs) for $10 potential, bears warn of downtrend if $2 holds.

This resilience underscores XRP's divergence, but $2 breakout is key for reversal.

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XRP ends 2025 under pressure despite strong institutional inflows

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XRP concluded 2025 with a mildly negative performance, trading near $1.87 after a 38% decline in the fourth quarter. Institutional investors provided key support through consistent inflows into XRP exchange-traded funds, which saw no net outflows since their launch. Analysts predict consolidation in early 2026, with potential for recovery if market catalysts emerge.

Building on the December 17 dip to $1.91 amid Bitcoin volatility, XRP traded steadily around $1.85-$1.86 on December 24, down about 1% in subdued holiday conditions. Spot ETF inflows continued strongly, clashing with profit-taking, technical resistance, and speculation from a large Ripple-linked wallet transfer.

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Following sideways trading near $1.93 as of December 15, XRP fell to around $1.91 on December 17, breaching $1.92 support with a 5% drop. Bitcoin's sharp swings and institutional selling added pressure, despite ongoing ETF inflows surpassing $1 billion and new infrastructure like CME futures.

Exchange balances for XRP have dropped to their lowest level since 2018, according to Glassnode data from late December 2025. While this has fueled speculation of an impending price surge, historical patterns on Binance suggest otherwise, with past lows often preceding periods of stagnation or further declines rather than immediate rallies. The current tightening coincides with a 30% price drawdown and growing ETF inflows.

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Bitcoin briefly surged above $89,000 following softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data on December 18, 2025, but quickly reversed course amid skepticism about the figures. The cryptocurrency settled around $86,000, down 0.8% in 24 hours, as the broader crypto market dropped over 2% to $2.97 trillion. Altcoins like XRP and Ethereum also fell, with $550 million in liquidations triggered.

Cryptocurrency prices surged on January 13, 2026, with Bitcoin gaining over 5% to approach $93,500, driven by lower-than-expected U.S. inflation figures and a proposed regulatory bill. Ethereum and other altcoins like XRP and Solana saw even stronger gains of 5-10%. Traders expressed excitement online as the market anticipates potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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A recent analysis from The Motley Fool suggests that XRP, the cryptocurrency, could reach $3 and beyond in the near future. The article highlights three key numbers supporting this outlook. It notes that XRP previously traded above $3 in 2025.

 

 

 

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