XRP News Today: XRP's $3 Battle: Can History Repeat or Will Bulls Break Free?

XRP, Ripple’s native token, has recently faced a decline in price, dropping below the crucial $3 psychological level. As of August 25, 2025, the token trades at $2.95, a 20% slump from its peak near $3.66 in July. Analysts and traders are closely monitoring XRP’s ability to reclaim and hold the $3 support level, which is seen as a key indicator of its short-term trajectory. Technical analysis suggests that if XRP can maintain this level, it could potentially rally toward $4.40–$5.80, aligning with Fibonacci retracement levels and classic chart patterns like bull pennants and cup-and-handle formations [1].

A critical factor for bulls is the $2.95 support zone, which historically acted as resistance during the 2021 recovery and later became support after XRP’s breakout earlier this year. The $4.00–$4.40 target aligns with the 1.618 Fibonacci retracement level, measured from XRP’s swing high near $3.38 down to its swing low around $1.61 [1]. Pseudonymous analyst ThePenguinXBT and others have highlighted these range-high targets as a "good long opportunity." Additionally, a bull pennant pattern on XRP’s daily chart hints at a potential breakout toward $4.40, with a technical upside target around $4.62 [1].

Another bullish signal comes from chartist AltcoinGordon, who identifies a classic cup-and-handle formation on XRP’s daily chart. This pattern suggests that XRP is entering the handle stage, where price consolidates in a tight range after a U-shaped recovery. Technically, this consolidation could precede a breakout above the cup-and-handle’s neckline at around $3.80. Based on the measured move from the cup’s depth, the projected target stands near $5.80, marking a potential 90% gain from current levels [1].

Conversely, the failure to hold the $2.95 support could signal a deeper correction. Analysts warn of a potential WXY correction, where the price drifts lower in three connected waves instead of bouncing quickly. If this scenario unfolds, XRP’s decline could extend toward $2.40, a level that aligns with heavy trading activity from 2020–21 and sits near the 200-day exponential moving average [1]. This level is considered the logical support cushion in a bearish scenario, where a bounce is likely.

In the longer term, some analysts project even more ambitious targets. EGRAG Crypto, a prominent XRP permabull, has dismissed the notion that XRP will peak at $4 this cycle. Instead, he outlines a series of Fibonacci extension levels, projecting a potential surge to $8.37 (1.272 extension), $13.56 (1.414 extension), and ultimately $27.17 (1.618 extension). These levels represent significant gains from the current price of $2.95, with the $27.17 target marking a 767% increase [6]. EGRAG also warns of a potential post-peak crash, suggesting a possible drop to $0.80 after a cycle top at $27.17 [6].

The recent XRP price movement has also sparked interest in its broader market context. Despite the token’s struggles, it has shown resilience compared to other major cryptocurrencies. For instance, XRP has outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum in the last 30 days, with a decline of only 23.60% against Ethereum compared to the broader crypto market’s 0.90% drop [4]. Analysts note that XRP’s price volatility is amplified during broader market corrections, as it is a high-beta instrument [3]. The token’s recent dip is attributed to a combination of market-wide sell-offs, significant whale activity, ETF delays, and bearish technical signals [3].

The path forward for XRP depends on several key factors. Short-term price recovery is contingent on institutional flows, renewed macro risk-on cycles, or a shift in regulatory or ETF-related narratives. Institutional activity, such as the $27 million worth of XRP moved in a minute last week, could potentially reinvigorate buying momentum [2]. Additionally, XRP’s ability to maintain and surpass key resistance levels, such as $3.05–$3.10, will be critical in resuming its long-term bullish trajectory [3].

As XRP stands at a pivotal juncture, investors and analysts alike remain divided on its future. While bearish scenarios highlight risks such as a WXY correction and further consolidation below $2.95, bullish projections point to a potential breakout that could redefine XRP’s market position. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether XRP can reclaim its lost momentum or face a deeper downturn.

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[1] XRP price fails to overcome $3: Is a breakout still possible? (https://cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-price-fails-3-dollars-is-breakout-possible-it-break-out-for-real)

[2] XRP Is Falling, But This Crypto Analyst's New Price ... (https://www.financemagnates.com/trending/xrp-is-falling-but-this-crpypto-analysts-new-price-prediction-suggests-1000-surge/)

[3] XRP Price Prediction: What Drove Ripple Price Below $3 ... (https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/xrp-price-prediction-what-drove-ripple-price-below-3-and-where-could-it-go-next)

[4] XRP to ETH: XRP Price in Ether (https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/xrp/eth)

[5] SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK (https://cointelegraph.com/news/price-predictions-8-25-spx-dxy-btc-eth-xrp-bnb-sol-doge-ada-link)

[6] Top Analyst Says XRP Won't Stop at $4, Sees Path to $27 ... (https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/08/26/top-analyst-says-xrp-wont-stop-at-4-sees-path-to-27-as-xrp-sets-to-close-first-ever-two-month-candle-above-2/)

[7] XRP News Now Set for Historic Breakout After 4383 Days (https://thetradable.com/crypto/xrp-news-now-set-for-historic-breakout-after-4383-days-targets-8-13-and-27-ahead-ig--a)