XRP continued to trade in a narrow range as buyers attempted to build momentum, but technical analysis indicates that the token still faces several important resistance zones before a broader recovery can be confirmed.

At the time of writing, XRP was trading at $1.10, up 1.46% over the previous 24 hours. The token recorded $881.89 million in daily trading volume, while its market capitalization stood at $68.85 billion, according to CoinMarketCap.

XRP Remains Below Major Resistance Levels

Crypto analyst ChartNerd published an updated technical view on July 25, saying XRP remained below a key moving average that has continued to limit upward price movement.

In an X post, ChartNerd wrote:

‼️ Take Note: $XRP remains capped beneath the daily 50 EMA at $1.14. Even if price clears that, $1.25 is still overhead, and the weekly 50 EMA around $1.60 is a larger hurdle before confirming a true bottom. When in doubt, zoom out. Thank you for the coverage @ZachRector7 🫡 pic.twitter.com/pKdtlkcT8Y — 🇬🇧 ChartNerd 📊 (@ChartNerdTA) July 25, 2026

‼️ Take Note: $XRP remains capped beneath the daily 50 EMA at $1.14. Even if price clears that, $1.25 is still overhead, and the weekly 50 EMA around $1.60 is a larger hurdle before confirming a true bottom. When in doubt, zoom out. Thank you for the coverage @ZachRector7 🫡 pic.twitter.com/pKdtlkcT8Y

XRP is trading below the daily 50 EMA at $1.14, a level that has acted as a significant resistance area for several weeks. Exponential moving averages are commonly used by traders to gauge trend direction because they place more weight on recent price action. If buyers manage to push the price above that zone, another resistance level remains near $1.25. Beyond that, the weekly 50 EMA around $1.60 is described as the larger hurdle for bulls before a long-term bottom can be confirmed.

ChartNerd said market participants should focus on the broader market structure rather than short-term price movements, because the wider trend still requires validation.

Technical Indicators Point to a Balanced Market

Current technical indicators show that XRP is neither strongly bullish nor strongly bearish.

The relative strength index, or RSI, stood at 47.85, slightly below the neutral 50 level. That reading indicates that buying and selling pressure have remained broadly balanced, with neither side currently in full control of the market.

The MACD (12,26,9) indicator was slightly negative. The MACD line stood at -0.00333, while the signal line was at -0.00618. Although the histogram had turned positive at 0.00285, suggesting that selling pressure had weakened, a bullish crossover had not yet occurred. Traders often use the MACD to compare short- and longer-term momentum, so the lack of a confirmed crossover keeps the signal mixed.

Taken together, the indicators suggest that XRP may remain within its current trading range unless stronger buying activity pushes the token above nearby resistance levels.

Broader Crypto Market Conditions Remain Relevant

XRP’s next major price move is also expected to be influenced by conditions across the broader cryptocurrency market.

When Bitcoin and the wider digital asset market show strength, large-cap tokens such as XRP often benefit from renewed investment flows. However, if market sentiment weakens, XRP may remain constrained below key technical levels. This makes the broader market backdrop important for interpreting XRP-specific signals, especially when the token is trading near widely watched moving averages.

Investors are also monitoring developments tied to the XRP Ledger ecosystem, institutional adoption, and regulatory progress, all of which could affect demand in the coming months.

Key Levels for XRP

For now, XRP remains in a holding pattern.

The first technical level to watch is $1.14. That level continues to act as a ceiling for upward movement as the price tests the daily 50 EMA. If XRP moves above that level, it could create room for a move toward $1.25 or, later, the $1.60 area linked to the weekly 50 EMA.

The analysis contains market commentary and price scenarios, which are not guarantees. Cryptocurrency markets remain volatile, and the article does not constitute financial advice.