XRP continues to face challenges in keeping pace with other leading digital assets, despite a series of favourable developments in recent 0 are pointing to one specific price region that could determine whether the asset stabilizes or faces further downside 1 several major altcoins have posted significant gains over the past week, XRP’s performance has remained notably 2 (ETH) advanced by 9.36%, Binance Coin (BNB) gained 4.73%, and Solana (SOL) increased by 11.61% in the same 3 contrast, XRP recorded only a 0.08% rise, reflecting a persistent struggle to generate strong 4 (BTC) has also faced similar difficulties, recently moving down to the $111,000 5 the resolution of the Ripple versus SEC case and updates surrounding spot ETF applications , XRP has yet to deliver a convincing 6 lack of progress has drawn attention to its current support levels, which market observers consider decisive for the asset’s short-term 7 Importance of the $2.8 Support A market analyst, presenting insights under the Joe Swanson persona, emphasized that XRP’s ability to maintain the $2.8 support level is 8 to his analysis, this price point represents the threshold between stability and significant downside 9 highlighted that XRP tested this level repeatedly between August 19 and August 22, after which the asset experienced a sharp upward move of 7.81%, briefly reaching $3.1 before pulling back slightly. $XRP pulled off a strong comeback from the make-or-break $2.8 support, where bulls stepped in 10 holding above key EMAs, momentum looks set for a push toward $3.1–$3.5.
Still, lose $2.8 & it’s game 11 — Joe Swanson (@Joe_Swanson057) August 24, 2025 At the time of press, XRP trades near $2.98, hovering close to this critical 12 analyst cautioned that a decline of roughly 6% from the current price would place XRP below $2.8, which, in his assessment, would invalidate its recent recovery and expose it to deeper 13 are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Diverging Views from Other Analysts Although Swanson remains cautious, not all analysts share the same 14 Crypto has suggested that a fall below $2.8 would not necessarily end XRP’s prospects, provided it remains above $2.65.
In his view, price activity within this range is insignificant until the asset either climbs beyond $3.65 or falls below $2.65. In his assessment, crossing either boundary would define the next phase of market movement. meanwhile, CryptoInsightUK has expressed greater 15 identified strong liquidity between $3.1 and $3.7, describing this area as a potential launch point for a further 16 this momentum holds, he anticipates a move toward new highs, with projections extending above $4.2. The debate among analysts highlights the importance of the $2.8 price region as a short-term benchmark for 17 some see it as a decisive line that could trigger broader losses if breached, others argue that opportunities remain as long as the asset avoids a drop below $2.65.
With XRP trading near $3 and struggling to match the growth of its peers, market participants are watching closely to see whether it can build on its recent rebound or face renewed downward 18 : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial 19 views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s 20 are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment 21 action taken by the reader is strictly at their own 22 Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses.
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