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XRP price dropped to $1.35 as selling pressure resumed. Bears have pushed Bitcoin back under $68k and altcoins are mirroring the decline. Short-term, bearish sentiment could trigger a sell-off to $1 or lower. XRP continues to face bearish pressure as the latest attempts to establish an upside momentum stall, with prices down 14% in the past week. In early trading on Wednesday, the Ripple cryptocurrency fell to lows of $1.35, extending its pullback from recent highs following a retest of $1.53. The waning upside momentum suggests a potential further downside for the altcoin, whose performance mirrors the renewed selling pressure currently throttling Bitcoin and Ethereum bulls. As of writing, market metrics showed derivatives data largely bearish, with retail traders signalling their downbeat perspective through dwindling XRP futures Open Interest. Massive liquidations, most of which have been lopsided against longs, add to the retail indecision. XRP price technical outlook XRP’s struggles align with a cautious crypto environment. Bitcoin’s failure to hold above $70k means widespread selling that hasn’t spared top altcoins like XRP. Technical indicators for XRP price, such as fading RSI, highlight potential weakness. If buyers fail to reclaim $1.50 and target $2.00, XRP risks testing key support levels near $1.22 and $1.13. Conversely, breaking $2 might flip sentiment and allow bulls to target the $2.75 resistance level. The falling wedge pattern on the 4-hour chart signals such a breakout. XRP price 4-hour chart by TradingView XRP price: likely bullish catalysts? US XRP ETF demand has faded in recent weeks, while technical indicators highlight bears’ control. Despite the gloom, several catalysts could spark a reversal for XRP holders. Regulatory developments, particularly ongoing efforts to pass the Clarity Act, could be a key driver of crypto market sentiment. A spike in adoption amid further regulatory clarity will cascade to XRP. Whale…

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