XRP News Today: XRP Slides Below $3 as Whale Sell-Off Raises Crash Fears to $1.90

XRP has entered a critical phase as on-chain data reveals a significant sell-off initiated by large whale holders. Wallets containing millions of XRP tokens have moved over $470 million in assets to exchanges, signaling a potential shift toward distribution and raising concerns about further price declines. The asset is currently trading between $2.88 and $2.99, having slipped below the $3 level for the first time in weeks [1]. Analysts warn that if the $2.950 support fails to hold, XRP could face a sharp correction, with one analyst forecasting a potential drop to $1.90 in the short term due to aggressive selling and deteriorating technical indicators [3].

Technical analysis paints a bearish picture for XRP. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) has moved into oversold territory, and the asset has recently broken below a key support trendline that had previously supported its upward movement [5]. A further breakdown below the $2.820 level could amplify downward pressure and test the long-term stability of XRP as broader crypto market conditions remain weak [4]. Bitcoin and Ethereum, the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, are also under pressure, contributing to a general bearish sentiment that is dragging altcoins lower [4].

Regulatory uncertainty continues to weigh on XRP, with ongoing delays in the approval of spot ETFs and continued scrutiny from global regulators dampening institutional interest. XRP has already lost nearly 20% of its value from July highs, with some analysts suggesting that investors are beginning to shift capital toward newer, more volatile altcoins [6]. While XRP remains a major player in the crypto market due to its size and institutional adoption, the current conditions indicate that it is struggling to maintain bullish momentum.

Despite these bearish indicators, a few analysts remain cautiously optimistic. XRP has shown resilience in the past, avoiding a deeper correction in early August after a brief panic selling episode that brought the price down from $3.22 to $3.09 [2]. However, the coordinated sell-offs from large holders suggest that the market is shifting toward a more bearish sentiment. If XRP can hold above $3.05, it could trigger a short-term rebound. A sustained move above $3 could also reignite bullish momentum, while a failure to break this level may result in continued price consolidation within the current range [4].

Looking ahead, the coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether XRP’s current correction is a temporary pullback or the beginning of a more prolonged bearish phase. Traders are advised to monitor key support and resistance levels closely, as well as whale activity, which often signals future price direction.

[1] XRP Price Outlook: Whales Start Sell-Off, Massive Crash Might Be Near

https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/xrp-price-outlook-whales-start-sell-off-massive-crash-might-be-near/

[2] Crypto Crash Alert: BTC, ETH, XRP slide — will the Fed ...

https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/us/major-cryptocurrency-drop-bitcoin-ethereum-ripple-slide-will-the-federal-reserve-trigger-the-next-cryptocurrency-boom/articleshow/123437418.cms

[3] XRP Price Flashes Buy Signal, But Analyst Warns a Crash ...

https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2025/08/21/xrp-price-flashes-buy-signal-but-analyst-warns-a-crash-to-1-9/

[4] XRP Price Declines Again, Key Support Tested as Risks ...

https://www.newsbtc.com/analysis/xrp/xrp-price-declines-again-2-820/

[5] XRP Must Grow: RSI Says So, Bitcoin (BTC)

https://u.today/xrp-must-grow-rsi-says-so-bitcoin-btc-catastrophic-signal-ethereum-eth-5000-in-september

[6] XRP Price Down 20% Since July Highs, Has The Market ...

https://coincentral.com/xrp-price-down-20-since-july-highs-has-the-market-switched-its-focus-to-viral-altcoins-like-lbrett/