ETF approvals and RLUSD stablecoin could drive demand.
Technical resistance near $2.36–$2.59 may cap short-term gains.
Deep Dive
1. Project-Specific Catalysts
SEC settlement: The $50M settlement (SEC) removes a multi-year legal overhang, allowing Ripple to focus on partnerships and product launches like RLUSD stablecoin (2025 launch).
Institutional adoption: Nasdaq-listed VivoPower’s $100M XRP treasury reserve (VivoPower) and Circle’s USDC integration on XRPL (Circle) enhance utility in cross-border payments and DeFi.
Supply dynamics: 38B XRP remains in escrow (as of October 2024), with releases potentially dampening price if not strategically managed.
2. Technical Outlook
Key levels: Immediate resistance at $2.36 (23.6% Fibonacci) and $2.59 (50-day SMA). A breakout could target $2.70–$3.00, while failure to hold $2.10–$2.15 support risks a drop to $1.80.