Following mid-December sideways consolidation around $1.95 amid crypto market uncertainty, XRP shows early recovery signs with bullish chart patterns. Trading at $1.87 on December 29, 2025—down nearly 50% from its yearly high—the token benefits from advancing fundamentals like SEC-approved ETFs, Ripple's stablecoin growth, and strategic acquisitions.
On December 29, 2025, XRP traded flat at $1.8700, extending the decline from mid-December levels near $1.95. This mirrors broader market doldrums, with Bitcoin failing to surpass $90,000, Ethereum below $3,000, subdued 24-hour volumes at $104 billion (XRP's share: $2 billion), and XRP futures open interest dropping to $3.48 billion from a yearly peak over $10 billion—attributed to holiday slowdowns.
Technical indicators point to a potential bottom. The daily chart features a triple bottom at $1.76 (tested thrice since October 2025), an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, and bullish MACD divergence, signaling a classic reversal.
Fundamentals continue strengthening. The SEC has approved several XRP ETFs, drawing $1.2 billion in inflows. Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin now exceeds $1.4 billion in circulation. Ripple Labs advanced its ecosystem with acquisitions of GTreasury, Hidden Road, Rail, and Palisade, integrating the XRP Ledger, RLUSD, and pursuing a banking charter.
The near-term outlook is neutral-to-bullish. Breaking above the 50-day weighted moving average and inverse head-and-shoulders neckline could target $2.50 (35% upside). A drop below $1.7636 would invalidate the setup.
