XRP breaks $1.44 as Bitcoin weakness weighs

XRP fell about 2.6% to around $1.41 after breaking below the $1.44 support level on elevated selling volume.

The move comes as broader crypto weakness, driven by Bitcoin and macro conditions, continues to cap recovery attempts and reinforce bearish momentum.

The token remains in a downtrend marked by lower highs since mid-2025, with recent rebounds failing below the $1.55 to $1.60 resistance zone.

Selling pressure intensified late in the session, with volume rising more than three times the daily average, signalling active market participation.

Traders are now focused on the $1.40 support level, where buyers have stepped in to stabilise price following the breakdown.

A move below $1.40 could expose XRP to further declines toward the $1.30 to $1.32 range, where support is weaker.

If the level holds, XRP may consolidate and attempt a recovery toward $1.44 to $1.45, though a sustained break above $1.60 would be needed to shift the broader trend.

At the time of reporting, XRP price was $1.39.