{"id":36642,"date":"2026-02-24T00:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T00:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptomag.finance\/?p=36642"},"modified":"2026-02-24T00:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T00:00:23","slug":"xrp-records-worst-weekly-drop-since-2022-analysts-signal-possible-shakeout-before-q2-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptomag.finance\/?p=36642","title":{"rendered":"XRP Records Worst Weekly Drop Since 2022, Analysts Signal Possible Shakeout Before Q2 Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

XRP is facing one of its most difficult stretches in years, with price action, on-chain data, and derivatives activity pointing to a market under pressure.<\/p>\n

Related Reading: Ready For A 443% Dogecoin Move? The Meme Coin Just Touched A Historically Explosive Level<\/a><\/p>\n

After weeks of steady declines, the token has now recorded its sharpest weekly downturn since 2022, triggering renewed debate among analysts over whether the sell-off marks the start of a deeper correction or the late stages of a broader market shakeout.<\/p>\n

Currently, XRP is trading near the $1.33\u2013$1.36 range, down roughly 30% over the past month and more than 60% below its July 2025 peak of $3.65. The decline mirrors weakness across the wider digital asset market, where risk appetite has remained subdued amid macroeconomic uncertainty.<\/p>\n

\"XRP<\/p>\n

Capitulation Signals Emerge as Losses Spike<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the most closely watched developments is the surge in realized losses across the network. On-chain data<\/a> shows investors locked in nearly $1.93 billion in losses over the past week, the largest spike in about 39 months. Realized losses occur when holders sell below their purchase price, often during panic-driven sell-offs.<\/p>\n

Historically, similar events have coincided with market capitulation phases, where short-term holders exit positions and tokens shift toward longer-term investors. A comparable spike in 2022 was followed by a significant recovery months later, though analysts caution that past performance does not guarantee a repeat.<\/p>\n

Despite falling prices, trading activity has increased. Spot trading volume jumped above $2.3 billion in 24 hours, while futures volume and open interest also climbed, suggesting traders are actively positioning rather than leaving the market.<\/p>\n

Key Levels and the \u201cShakeout\u201d Narrative<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Technically, the $1.30 level has become a critical support zone. XRP<\/a> briefly slipped below it before recovering, indicating buying interest remains present. However, analysts warn that a confirmed breakdown could open the path toward $1.20 or even the psychological $1.00 level.<\/p>\n

Some market watchers argue that the current structure resembles previous consolidation phases that preceded strong rallies. According to this view, another decline toward the $1.10 area remains possible as markets get rid of weaker participants before any sustained move higher.<\/p>\n

Momentum indicators also reflect pressure. XRP continues trading below key moving averages, and while the relative strength index suggests oversold conditions, no confirmed bullish reversal has formed yet.<\/p>\n

Structural Factors Shift Focus Toward Q2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beyond short-term price action, attention is increasingly turning to structural developments that could influence performance later in 2026.<\/p>\n

Analysts point to improving regulatory clarity, institutional positioning, and planned upgrades to the XRP Ledger<\/a> aimed at supporting tokenized assets, lending functions, and compliant trading environments.<\/p>\n

Related Reading: Political Meme Coins Implode: TRUMP Down 92%, MELANIA Nearly Wiped Out<\/a><\/p>\n

Derivatives data adds another layer to the outlook. Open interest remains elevated despite declining prices, a pattern that has historically preceded expansion phases when new capital enters the market.<\/p>\n

Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart from Tradingview<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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