XRP holds $1.85 as volume spikes 30% and ETFs top $1.25B
XRP consolidated around $1.85 after dipping below $2.00, with bulls defending support amid a 30% surge in 24‑hour spot trading volume. CoinMarketCap data showed daily volume exceeded $2 billion, signalling renewed buying interest during post‑Christmas sessions. Bitcoin’s reclaiming of the $88,000 area provided a supportive macro backdrop for altcoins. Technical indicators identify $1.90 as the near-term resistance; a return of liquidity could produce an upside breakout. Institutional demand is notable: XRP spot ETFs have surpassed $1.25 billion in net assets, with recent inflows adding roughly $11 million, highlighting growing professional investor exposure and potential stabilising effects on price. Overall, heightened volume plus ETF inflows suggest short‑term bullish momentum, while market normalisation in early 2026 will determine sustainability.
Bullish
The article points to two concrete bullish indicators: a 30% increase in 24‑hour spot volume (over $2bn) and sustained institutional inflows into XRP spot ETFs that now exceed $1.25bn AUM. Higher volume during a consolidation phase indicates accumulating buy pressure rather than capitulation, increasing the probability of a breakout if liquidity returns. ETF inflows add durable demand and reduce downside volatility by channeling capital through regulated products. The $1.90 level is the immediate technical hurdle; a decisive move above it, particularly with continued volume, would confirm bullish continuation. Historically, assets that see volume spikes coupled with ETF or institutional flows (e.g., institutional-led rallies in BTC/ETH) often experience accelerated medium‑term gains. Short term, expect higher intraday volatility and potential tests of $1.90–$2.00; long term, sustained ETF inflows and improving market breadth could support a broader uptrend — though broader macro conditions and Bitcoin’s direction remain material risks.