XRP has recorded a 6.5% price drop over three days despite bullish developments including Circle’s USDC stablecoin integration on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and the scheduled Q2 2025 launch of the XRPL Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) mainnet.
Technical indicators present conflicting signals, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) rising to 43.56 from 28.24—exiting oversold territory—and the Average Directional Index (ADX) hinting at a potential trend reversal. However, bearish Exponential Moving Average (EMA) patterns continue to suppress prices below the critical $2.28 resistance level.
Ripple’s legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approaches a pivotal juncture, with the company’s final settlement opportunity concluding imminently. Failure to reach an agreement risks prolonging litigation into 2026, compounding existing market uncertainty.
The integration of native USDC on XRPL marks a significant advancement for XRP’s utility, enabling institutional adoption and expanding decentralized finance applications. This development, coupled with the upcoming EVM compatibility, positions XRPL for enhanced cross-chain functionality despite current price pressures.