XRP price has sharply dropped below 3 USD after multiple failures at the resistance zone of 3.15 USD, triggering a wave of strategic profit-taking from both large holders and short-term investors. On-chain data confirms that this is not a panic sell-off, but a deliberate profit-taking action.
🎯 Key developments:
XRP loses the 3 USD level, due to selling pressure from short positions and whales.
RSI and OBV plummet, showing weak demand and clear cash outflow.
Binance heatmap records significant liquidations around the 3.20 USD area – a clear sign of a bull trap.
📉 Technical signals & market data:
RSI hits oversold threshold (29), reflecting significant selling pressure.
OBV drops sharply, confirming speculative cash flow withdrawal.
Concentration of inflow at the peak – indicating that large holders were prepared to sell in advance.
🧠 In-depth analysis:
Unlike the sell-off in 2022 (affected by SEC and FUD), this time XRP is adjusting in a stable liquidity state, with normal trading volume and market sentiment not turning into panic. The main sellers are institutions and whales, not retail investors.
🔮 Recovery potential:
XRP can only recover if:
Institutional cash flow is returning.
There is positive news from the Ripple – SEC lawsuit or strategic partnerships.
The entire crypto market recovers and Bitcoin regains important technical levels.
🛡️ Recommended investment strategy:
Avoid "all-in" and using high leverage.
Prioritize capital allocation by phase.
Closely monitor on-chain cash flow, large order positions, and technical indicators such as RSI/OBV.
💬 Expert opinion:
"Strategic profit-taking at the top is a sign that the market is healthier, no longer reacting emotionally to FUD as before."
— Glassnode & CoinMarketCap, July 2025
