ITU Market Brief: XRP Today —Patience, Momentum & Macro Tailwinds
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- Aug 15
- 2 min read
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Overview: Where XRP Stands Now
XRP has captivated markets recently—catching momentum after retesting its previous all-time high, igniting speculation that a new surge may be on the horizon. Currently trading around $3.08, XRP faces both technical opportunities and macroeconomic pressures.
Fresh Signals & Market Narratives
1. Breakout Action & Technical Movement
XRP recently peaked at $3.66, but retraced to test critical support at $3.08—a zone shaped by large liquidations, inflation concerns, and whale trading behaviors.
A classic triangle pattern has formed. A breakout above $3.26 could set the stage for a rapid move toward $3.90.
2. Macro & Fundamentals
Despite its rebound, XRP faces headwinds from a strong US dollar and less aggressive Fed expectations, leading to roughly a 6% dip from highs as of today.
Institutional sentiment remains strong—XRP could see a 285% upside if current momentum holds, according to Standard Chartered.
Coinbase recently slashed XRP holdings by 57%, raising questions about institutional posture.
3. Structural Tailwinds & Regulation
A major development: the SEC dropped its years-long lawsuit against Ripple, requiring only a $125 million fine—a decisive win and a sign of regulatory clarity.
Additionally, XRP has caught government eye: it was one of five digital assets named in the proposed U.S. digital asset reserve, signaling growing institutional validation.
4. Warning Signals
Analyst Tony Severino cautions this rally may be nearing a “glorious finale,” urging traders not to get overly greedy. (Which we dont agree with this could be a ploy to get retail out and selling early. XRP has always been crowned heavy as part of the Big 4 [BTC, ETH, LTC, and XRP during 2017] Being the only crypto held back from lawsuits)
Other voices note XRP could dethrone Ethereum by year-end—or fade if momentum fails.
Meanwhile, on‑chain data shows XRP supply on exchanges has hit multi-month lows—suggesting long-term holders are bullish.
Closing Thoughts from ITU
XRP is dancing on a knife’s edge between breakout and pullback. It’s a powerful case study in combining technical readings, macro context, and strategic discipline. For serious traders, this isn’t about luck—it’s about applied intelligence and adaptability.
Stay sharp. Trade smart.
— ITU Team
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