XRP price rises by 1% to hold key support, traders await the next breakout signal

The overall cryptocurrency market remains in a consolidation pattern, with XRP price rising slightly by about 1% on the day, reaching near $2.06 at one point. After multiple tug-of-wars, XRP successfully held the short-term support zone, but upward momentum remains limited, and the market is generally in a wait-and-see stance.

From the macro perspective, Bitcoin and Ethereum failed to continue their previous rebound during the US trading session, with mainstream assets overall exhibiting a sell-on-rally sentiment, and risk appetite remaining weak. Overall, the current market lacks clear macro or capital catalysts, leading funds to prefer short-term trading rather than trend-based positioning.

Regarding XRP itself, no new major positive news was released today. ETF-related capital movements, institutional allocations, and network activity still provide some support, but are not enough to push the price effectively out of the consolidation range seen over the past few weeks. In a low-liquidity environment with price movements closely following the broader market, traders are more focused on key price levels.

Technically, XRP has mainly traded within the $2.04 to $2.11 range over the past 24 hours. Selling pressure above $2.09 remains evident, with multiple attempts to push higher quickly reversing; meanwhile, the $2.04 to $2.05 zone repeatedly receives buy support. In the late session, short-term buying briefly pushed the price from $2.05 to around $2.07, but volume quickly declined, indicating more tactical positioning.

XRP is still in a consolidation structure, with short-term support moving higher and resistance lowering, and no clear directional choice yet. If subsequent volume increases lead to a breakout above the $2.10 to $2.11 range, the price could further test near $2.20; conversely, if it falls below $2.04, market focus may shift back to the $1.90 to $2.00 demand zone. Currently, this appears more like a preparation phase for the next rally rather than a confirmed trend.