XRP News Today: Ripple Unlocks $125M XRP Fueling Price Pressure Amid Short-Term Volatility

Ripple’s release of $125 million worth of XRP from escrow has reignited concerns about potential downward pressure on the token’s price. The move, while not uncommon in the cryptocurrency space, has fueled speculation about increased supply and possible selling activity in the short term. However, current technical indicators suggest that XRP’s price may still have room for growth despite the recent dip.

XRP is currently trading between $2.92 and $3.61. Over the past week, the token has experienced a 5.67% decline, but it has managed to gain 36.57% over the past month. The key support level appears to be around $2.59, and the token remains stable as long as this level holds. A move toward the resistance at $3.97 could result in a roughly 30% gain from the current low, while a further climb to the stronger resistance at $4.66 could bring more than a 50% increase. The RSI remains below 40, indicating that the asset is not overbought and may still have upside potential if market conditions remain favorable [1].

Despite the concerns raised by the escrow release, XRP appears technically positioned for a potential rebound. If broader market sentiment supports a rally, XRP could regain strength. However, short-term volatility is likely as the market digests the increased supply from the unlocked tokens. Investors are advised to monitor key price levels and consider both XRP and alternative coins that may offer better upside potential in the evolving crypto environment.

The market impact of this escrow release will depend heavily on how the newly unlocked tokens are distributed and whether they are used for strategic purposes rather than immediate selling. Analysts and traders are watching closely for any signals of market manipulation or dumping, but no such patterns have been confirmed so far [1].

Source: [1] Ripple’s $125M Escrow Release Pressures XRP Price — Is More Downside Ahead? (https://bitzo.com/2025/08/ripples-125m-escrow-release-pressures-xrp-price-is-more-downside-ahead)