Introduction: XRP’s Shocking Decline Continues

XRP, the token linked to Ripple, is facing a tough time. It has dropped in 13 out of the last 14 days, losing 16% from its recent high of $2.357. On January 19, 2026, it hit a low of $1.8470 during a flash crash. This is the lowest since early January. Now, the price sits around $1.97, down 3.22% from yesterday’s $2.062. But it bounced back from $1.84.

Traders saw huge losses. Over $40 million in XRP long positions got wiped out in 12 hours. This was part of a bigger crypto wipeout of $873 million. Why is this happening? Let’s break it down with simple facts, market news, and chart analysis.

The Flash Crash: What Happened to XRP Price?

XRP broke below the key $2.00 level over the weekend. Then, on Monday, it crashed over 7% intraday on exchanges like Binance. This triggered the biggest long liquidation for XRP since November 2025 – $29.7 million on that day alone.

Total XRP liquidations: $40.36 million (96% from longs).
Bitcoin also fell: 3.79% in one hour, from $95,500 to $91,900.
XRP recovery: Bounced to $1.97-$1.995 from $1.84 low.

This bounce forms a potential bullish pin bar on charts. It could give short-term hope. But the big picture looks bearish.

Macro Headwinds: Geopolitics and Trade Wars Hit Crypto

Crypto markets hate risk. Right now, global tensions are high:

Trump’s Tariffs on Europe: New tariffs proposed on eight EU countries over Greenland. EU plans counter-tariffs on up to €93 billion ($100 billion) of US goods. This opens a new trade war front.
Fed Chair Drama: Criminal probe into Jerome Powell paralyzes the Fed. Investors flee dollar assets due to fears over central bank independence.
Risk-Off Mood: Stocks and crypto drop as fear spreads. Experts call it a shift from fundamentals to “geopolitical theater.”

Joel Kruger from LMAX says: “Crypto markets face heavy downside from rising geopolitical and trade tensions.” Even with positive Ripple news like a $150 million LMAX partnership for RLUSD stablecoin, XRP can’t escape the storm.

Technical Analysis: Bearish Trend Targets Lower Lows

XRP charts scream bearish. Here’s why:

13/14 days down: Worst streak since November 2025.
Below key EMAs: Price under 50 EMA ($2.02) and 200 EMA ($2.56).
Downward Channel: Stuck in a months-long falling regression channel. Rallies hit resistance, forming lower highs.

Downside Targets:

Level
Why Important

$1.61
April 2025 lows

$1.25
2024 minimums

For a bullish flip, XRP needs to break the channel up, reclaim 200 EMA at $2.56, and clear $2.40 resistance. Not likely now.

The pin bar at $1.90 support is nice, but structure stays bearish. Watch $1.90 – break it, and $1.61 next.

What Is XRP and Ripple? Quick Background

Ripple started in 2012 by Jed McCaleb and Chris Larsen. XRP is its pre-mined token for fast payments. It’s the third-biggest crypto by market cap after Bitcoin and Ethereum.

RippleNet works as a bridge for money transfers. It handles fiat like USD, EUR, or even other cryptos. Banks and firms use it for cheap, quick cross-border sends. Despite price woes, Ripple grows ties with finance – like the LMAX deal for RLUSD in trading.

Long-Term Outlook: Bull Case Amid Chaos?

Short-term: Bearish. But long-term? A “politicized dollar” could boost crypto. If trust in Fed fades, investors may turn to decentralized assets. XRP’s payment tech shines here.

Don’t dream of $100 soon. From $1.97, that’s a 5,000%+ jump. Market cap would top $5.6 trillion – bigger than all crypto now.

XRP Price Prediction: What to Watch Next

Bullish Signals: Close above $2.00, pin bar holds, volume up.
Bearish Risks: Break $1.90, more liquidations, trade war escalates.
Key Levels: Support at $1.90, $1.84. Resistance at $2.00, $2.40.

Stay updated on XRP news. Geopolitics can shift fast.

Conclusion: Navigate the XRP Storm Smartly

shows how macro events crush even strong projects. XRP’s decline mixes technical weakness with global fears. But bounces happen – watch charts closely.

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Filed under: Altcoins - @ January 19, 2026 11:32 am