XRP is consolidating around $2.18 after facing rejection at $2.30. Despite holding above the 100 EMA (8h) and the neckline of an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, RSI retracing near midline (55.98) signals weakening momentum. A 25% breakout to $2.74 remains possible, but fading Open Interest (–0.21%) and long liquidations ($5.63M vs. $1.99M shorts) hint at bearish pressure. CME's planned launch of XRP futures on May 19 could drive a trend reversal.