XRP presses against $2.28 resistance while price holds inside descending channel
TL;DR
XRP approaches key resistance at $2.28, the top of its descending channel.
A confirmed break above that level could target a move towards $2.75.
Ripple continues securing new partnerships for CBDC and payment solutions.
The pair XRP/USD approaches a key barrier near $2.28, where many short-term traders concentrate attention. Price action unfolds inside a descending channel in place since early October and still shows lower highs and lower lows, even after quick rebounds above $2.00.
On-chain and chart watchers highlight $2.28 as a major resistance area. Analyst Ali Martinez points out that the zone lines up with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement and with the upper boundary of the descending channel. Several recent tests stop in that band, which shows how sellers step in each time XRP reaches the level and cap advances in the short term.
If $XRP can break past $2.28, a breakout toward $2.75 opens up. pic.twitter.com/dhw3DMfItY
— Ali (@ali_charts) December 4, 2025
Martinez explains that a clean break above $2.28 opens room for a continuation toward $2.75. Traders link $2.75 with the 0.236 Fibonacci level and an earlier support zone that now acts as a ceiling. Above $2.75, many order books cluster offers around $2.90–$3.00, where long-term holders often lock in gains after previous rallies.
XRP (Ripple) Technical and Fundamental Analysis – December 4, 2025
From a technical perspective, XRP is currently in a consolidation phase after reaching its monthly high near $2.20 USD. The Bollinger Bands are narrowing, signaling a temporary reduction in volatility. The upper band is positioned at $2.18 USD, the lower band near $2.08 USD, and the 20-day moving average (middle band) around $2.12 USD.
If XRP manages to stay above this moving average, it could initiate a new upward push toward $2.25 USD; however, a drop below $2.10 USD might lead to a retest of the key support level at $2.00 USD.
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) stands at 58 points, suggesting a balance between buyers and sellers, while the MACD remains neutral, awaiting a decisive breakout from the current range. The decline in trading volume supports the notion of a market pause before the next major directional move.
From a fundamental standpoint, Ripple continues to solidify its position in the global financial ecosystem. Ripple Labs recently announced new partnerships with central banks to develop CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) solutions, particularly across Asia and the Middle East.
Meanwhile, the company’s RippleNet continues expanding its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) services, facilitating faster and cheaper international money transfers for major financial institutions.
On-chain metrics for XRP indicate steady transactional growth, with daily transfers up 6% and exchange deposits down 3%, suggesting an accumulation phase among large holders (whales). The number of active wallets has surpassed 490,000 addresses, reflecting organic user growth and broader adoption of the XRP Ledger network.
Filed under: News - @ December 4, 2025 1:29 pm