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Crypto prices today are largely moving sideways, with several altcoins slipping into the red. Among the top losers is XRP, which has dropped nearly 4% in the past 24 hours and is now trading around $2.09.
While the broader market is showing signs of fatigue, XRP’s decline appears to be driven by a mix of legal, technical, and investor sentiment factors that are weighing heavily on its short-term outlook.
Why is XRP Price Falling Today?
Judge Halts $50M XRP-SEC Deal
The primary factor behind the XRP price drop is Judge Analisa Torres’ decision on the XRP SEC case. Yesterday, she denied a joint request by Ripple and the SEC for early feedback on their $50 million settlement deal.
She made it clear that no decision will be made until the appeal process is over. This decision has disappointed investors who were hoping for a faster resolution.
XRP Ledger Activity Falls Sharply
The XRP network is seeing lower activity. XRP Scan Data shows a big drop in daily transactions and active addresses. Payments on the XRP Ledger fell from nearly 1.83 million per day to 277,147 on June 27, with an 84% decrease.
Adding to this, large XRP holders have also been selling, which is pushing the price down further.
XRP ETF Approval Hopes Fading
Investor hopes for a U.S based XRP spot ETF approval have also taken a hit. Just weeks ago, XRP ETF approval odds were over 95%, but now dropped to 76% following the latest court denial.
This fading hope has led many investors to wait on the sidelines instead of buying more XRP.
Global Market Sentiment Turns Weak
The broader crypto market isn’t helping either. Bitcoin and other top coins are down as well, weighed down by the ongoing Middle East war and profit-taking. XRP, already dealing with legal stress, is feeling the pressure even more.
What’s Next For XRP Price?
From a technical view, XRP’s price has broken below its bullish flag pattern, showing strong selling momentum. However, the MACD indicator also shows bearish signals.
If this trend continues, XRP could dip towards $1.90 before possibly bouncing back with renewed strength.