XRP Trading Between $2.25 and $2.50 Amid Market Volatility

Ripple’s XRP reached a high of $2.82 on December 3rd but has since corrected to a trading range between $2.25 and $2.50, according to CoinMarketCap data. On December 1st, XRP dipped below $2.00 but has maintained a position above this threshold.

XRP is currently experiencing significant market volatility, similar to other digital assets. Vincent Van Code, a software engineer, predicts that XRP could reach $5 under current market conditions.

This prediction comes amid a broader crypto market downturn influenced by Bitcoin's fluctuations. Bitcoin briefly surpassed $100,000, hitting a peak of $104,088 before a rapid decline to $90,500. As of now, Bitcoin is trading above $98,000.

Market Concerns Regarding Bitcoin and Crypto

The abrupt drop in Bitcoin prices impacted the wider crypto market, alarming many investors. Although Bitcoin experienced a larger loss, top altcoins like XRP faced declines as well.

XRP's price fell from $2.48 to $2.23, indicating a 10% decrease during Bitcoin's crash. Typically, altcoins experience significant price drops when Bitcoin corrects.

Current Price Corrections Considered 'Noise' for Long-Term Holders

<pObservers, including Van Code, noted XRP's resilience despite Bitcoin's decline. He emphasized the coin’s solid fundamentals amid market fluctuations and expects XRP to reach $5 by February 2025.

Van Code regards the current price corrections as “noise” that long-term holders can overlook. After a recent peak of $2.85, XRP's momentum has slowed, pushing the price closer to $2.10.

XRP Holders Preparing for Another Surge

XRP holders remain optimistic, anticipating catalysts to push the asset back toward its all-time highs. Currently priced at $2.36, XRP requires a 112% increase to reach $5. Over the past month, XRP has risen more than fourfold, sustaining hope among investors.

Analysts identify bullish patterns for XRP, with user “XRP Captain” suggesting holders prepare for an imminent breakout, pointing to a bull flag on the charts.

Featured image from Forbes, chart from TradingView