XRP is trading near a key support area after failing to hold above the $1.50 mark, with fresh ETF inflows giving buyers a reason to stay active despite weaker short-term momentum.
At the time of writing, XRP was priced around $1.44, down 2.52% over the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap data. The token’s market capitalization stood near $89.05 billion, with 24-hour trading volume around $2.38 billion. XRP traded between $1.42 and $1.48 during the latest 24-hour window, keeping the market focused on whether buyers can defend the low-$1.40 range.
The latest move follows another rejection around the $1.50 level, an area that has repeatedly slowed XRP rallies in recent sessions. Market analysis from Investing.com placed XRP near $1.4267 after a sharp daily decline, with an intraday range between $1.4177 and $1.5072. The same report highlighted the $1.45 area as a major supply zone, where many recent buyers are positioned near their cost basis.
That makes the current setup important for traders. XRP has not broken down, but it has also not reclaimed the resistance zone that would make the recovery look stronger.
XRP Holds Near Support After Rejection at $1.50
XRP’s latest pullback came after price briefly moved toward the $1.50 area before sellers regained control. The token is now trying to hold the low-$1.40 zone, with market participants watching whether the support area can absorb another round of selling.
CoinMarketCap data shows XRP’s 24-hour low near $1.42, while Investing.com’s intraday data showed a slightly deeper low near $1.4177. The difference is normal across price aggregators because exchanges, data windows, and reporting times can vary, but both readings point to the same market structure: XRP is holding support, while resistance remains close above.
A move back above $1.45 would be the first short-term improvement. For stronger momentum, traders are likely watching the $1.48–$1.50 region. If XRP fails to reclaim that area, the token may remain stuck in a narrow trading range.
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ETF Inflows Add Support to the Bullish Case
The strongest bullish data point over the last 24 hours came from XRP ETF flows.
U.S. spot XRP ETFs recorded approximately $25.8 million in net inflows on May 11, according to SoSoValue data reported by KuCoin. Franklin’s XRP ETF led the day with about $13.62 million in inflows, followed by Bitwise with around $7.59 million. Total XRP spot ETF net asset value was reported near $1.184 billion, while cumulative net inflows reached roughly $1.351 billion.
The ETF data matters because XRP’s price action alone is not yet strong enough to suggest a confirmed breakout. Fresh inflows show that regulated investment products are still attracting capital, even as the token struggles near resistance.
MEXC’s reposted Crypto.news coverage also reported the same $25.8 million daily inflow figure, calling it the strongest single-day inflow for U.S. spot XRP ETFs in roughly four months. Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, and Grayscale were listed as the main contributors.
For now, ETF demand is helping XRP’s support story. Price still needs confirmation.
The $1.45 Area Remains the Main Problem
XRP’s near-term issue is not a lack of buyers near support. The bigger challenge is the supply sitting above current price.
Investing.com reported that a large amount of XRP supply is concentrated around the $1.44–$1.45 zone, creating pressure whenever price returns to that area. In simple terms, many holders are close to breakeven around those levels. Some may sell when price revisits the zone, making it harder for XRP to push through cleanly.
That explains why the $1.45 region has become more than just a technical line on the chart. It is also a behavioral level. If XRP clears it with volume, sentiment could improve quickly. If price keeps rejecting there, traders may treat each bounce as another short-term range move.
Broader Crypto Sentiment Still Looks Mixed
XRP is also dealing with a broader market that remains uneven. Barron’s reported earlier this week that Bitcoin was struggling to sustain momentum above the $80,000 level, while Ethereum and XRP both traded lower. The report also noted that investors were watching U.S. crypto legislation, including progress around the CLARITY Act.
That backdrop matters because XRP usually needs stronger market participation to build a sustained rally. ETF inflows can support demand, but weak broader sentiment can still limit upside.
Altcoin markets remain selective, and XRP has not yet shown the kind of volume-led breakout that would force a stronger trend change.
What Comes Next for XRP Price?
The next move likely depends on three levels.
The first is the $1.42–$1.41 support zone. XRP needs to hold this area to keep the current recovery attempt intact. A break below it would put pressure back on the downside and could shift attention toward the high-$1.30s.
The second is $1.45, which remains the immediate resistance area. A close above this level would suggest buyers are absorbing supply more effectively.
The third is $1.48–$1.50. That is the range XRP needs to reclaim before the market can talk seriously about stronger upside momentum.
For now, XRP has found support again, but the chart still needs confirmation. ETF inflows are a positive signal, especially with cumulative flows above $1.35 billion, but price has not yet cleared the resistance zone that has blocked recent rallies.
XRP remains in a tight area: buyers are defending support, ETF demand is improving, and sellers are still active near $1.45–$1.50.
