We are exactly where I told you we would be. $XRP is currently trading at $1.86, sitting right on the shoulder of that critical $1.85 support level. The 4-hour close just came in, and it’s a textbook "tug-of-war" between retail fear and institutional accumulation.

The Update (Dec 27):

  • The Support Test: We touched a low of $1.84 before bouncing back to $1.86. This confirms that the $1.85 shelf is being defended aggressively by large-scale limit orders. 🧱

  • The Volume Anomaly: While the price looks "flat," on-chain volume for the XRPL is currently 800% higher than its 30-day average. Massive capital is moving behind the scenes, likely positioning for the Jan 2026 Lending Protocol vote. ⚡

  • RSI Signal: On the 4-hour chart, we are seeing a Bullish Divergence. The price made a lower low, but the RSI is trending upward. In a "normal" market, this is the classic setup for a trend reversal.

What the Online Crowd is Saying: 🗣️ The "XRP is dead" posts are peaking. Sentiment is stuck at Extreme Fear (20/100). Retail traders are looking at the 50-day EMA death cross and panic-selling, while XRP ETFs just hit a cumulative $1.2 Billion in AUM with zero outflows today. 🏦

The Reality Check: The "dumb money" is watching the $1.85 candle. The "smart money" is watching the $1.92 resistance. If we flip $1.92 on the next 4-hour close, the short-sellers will be forced to cover, and we could see a "relief squeeze" straight back to $2.15.

The Play: Don’t let the holiday "low liquidity" shake you out of a position that institutions are paying millions to enter. If $1.85 holds through the Sunday close, the January rally starts early.

Are you watching the floor, or are you watching the flow? ☕

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