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Market analyst HolderStat notes that XRP recently broke below a key long-term ascending trendline that had anchored its broader uptrend, an event many traders interpret as a loss of bullish momentum.
Since then, the asset has formed a series of lower highs, indicating diminishing buying interest and a market where sellers are increasingly in control.
XRP’s slide into the $1.30–$1.40 range signals a clear retracement, with price now below a key former support that has turned into resistance, a classic bearish shift.
This flip is currently limiting recovery attempts, as rebounds remain weak and short-lived, indicating low buyer conviction. The cautious market tone comes even as Ripple’s CEO reiterates that XRP remains the company’s top priority amid rising panic selling.
 
Momentum on the daily chart remains tilted bearish, with relief rallies fading quickly. According to CoinGecko, XRP is testing a key psychological and technical zone: holding this level could steady price action, but a decisive breakdown could trigger deeper losses or an extended period of consolidation.
Goldman’s $153M XRP Bet Signals Rising Wall Street Appetite
Beyond price charts, institutional activity paints a deeper picture. Goldman Sachs has revealed a sizable stake in XRP-linked ETFs, signaling rising Wall Street interest in the asset class.
In its Q4 2025 13F filing, the bank disclosed roughly $153 million in XRP exposure, underscoring growing institutional confidence in crypto-related investments.
This disclosure reported by former Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett, shows XRP joining Goldman Sachs’ crypto portfolio alongside about $1.1B in Bitcoin, $1B in Ethereum, and $108M in Solana.
Though XRP’s share is smaller, its inclusion signals growing institutional appetite beyond the top two assets. The move comes as Ripple rolls out its institutional DeFi roadmap and XRP adoption climbs to new highs.
Well, this contrast, weak technical signals alongside rising institutional participation, highlights XRP’s pivotal moment.
In the near term, prices could remain under pressure as traders focus on key support and resistance levels, but in the longer term, continued institutional inflows through regulated vehicles such as ETFs may gradually reshape demand and strengthen XRP’s market position.