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XRP Holds $2.16 Support—Will Bulls Retest $2.30?
The XRP Ledger ecosystem had a close call this week. Security researchers at Aikido found a critical exploit in the XRP JavaScript...
Arslan Butt•Thursday, April 24, 2025•2 min read
Quick overview
A critical exploit was found in the XRP JavaScript SDK, allowing attackers to capture private keys from compromised versions.
Developers who used affected SDK versions should assume their credentials are compromised and upgrade to safe versions immediately.
Despite the SDK scare, XRP's price remains stable, with potential bullish momentum if it breaks above $2.30.
The incident highlights the importance of security in decentralized ecosystems, urging developers and users to stay vigilant.
The XRP Ledger ecosystem had a close call this week. Security researchers at Aikido found a critical exploit in the XRP JavaScript JavaScript library’s JavaScript SDK (xrpl.js) – a library many developers use to build wallets, dApps and DeFi services on XRPL
Between April 21 and April 22, multiple SDK versions (4.2.1 to 4.2.4) had a backdoor. This malicious code could capture private keys during everyday wallet functions – like account creation – and send them to an attacker’s server.
Important: the compromised versions were only uploaded to NPM, not to XRPL’s official GitHub. This means a supply chain attack targeting developers who fetch packages through NPM registries. Good news is the bad code was removed and safe updates (v4.2.5 and v2.14.3) are out now.
If you’re a developer who used the SDK during this period – assume your credentials are compromised and act now.
XRP Price Holds Steady – Eyes $2.30 Breakout
While the SDK scare shook dev circles, the market barely moved. XRP is back to $2.19 as of Wednesday, bouncing back from the dip. The rebound is thanks to the support between $2.04 and $2.16 – a zone reinforced by the 50-period EMA and the longer term uptrend.
Momentum indicators are starting to recover. The MACD is flattening which often precedes a reversal in momentum. If XRP can stay above $2.16 and break through $2.30 with volume, the bulls may be looking at $2.41 next.
Trade Setup (For Traders New and Experienced):
Buy Entry 1: Bounce from $2.16 with bullish candle confirmation
Buy Entry 2: Break above $2.30 on volume
Targets: $2.30 and $2.41
Stop Loss: Below $2.04
