XRP Slumps as $2.15 Level Collapses, Bearish Structure Deepens

Markets Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email XRP Slumps as $2.15 Level Collapses, Bearish Structure Deepens Despite no major catalysts, broader crypto market weakness and Bitcoin's 'Death Cross' contributed to XRP's decline. By Shaurya Malwa , CD Analytics Updated Nov 20, 2025, 6:01 a.m. Published Nov 20, 2025, 6:01 a.m. (CoinDesk Data) What to know : XRP fell 3.6% amid heavy selling, breaking the critical $2.15 support level before stabilizing above $2.11. Despite no major catalysts, broader crypto market weakness and Bitcoin's 'Death Cross' contributed to XRP's decline. Traders are watching if XRP can reclaim $2.15 to neutralize bearish momentum, as current conditions suggest continued volatility. XRP breaks critical technical level amid heavy selling pressure, finding temporary support at $2.05 before stabilizing above $2.11 in volatile session. News Background • No major fundamental catalysts accompanied the decline, though broader crypto markets weakened • Sentiment remains fragile as Bitcoin’s “Death Cross” heightens risk-off conditions across majors • Institutional flows rotated defensively with XRP underperforming CD5 despite recent ETF launches • Analysts warn that support failures across altcoins may signal early-stage distribution cycles STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another story. Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today . See all newsletters Sign me up By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . Price Action Summary • XRP dropped 3.6% from $2.21 → $2.13 , breaking the critical $2.15 support • Daily trading range expanded 7.8% with price testing the $2.04–$2.05 demand zone • Volume surged to 177.9M (+76% above average) during the breakdown sequence • Recovery attempts lifted price back above $2.11 , but follow-through faded on declining volume Technical Analysis XRP endured another technical breakdown Tuesday, sliding 3.6% to $2.13 as institutional selling intensified below the key $2.15 support level. The decline unfolded across a volatile $0.17 range, with volume spiking 76% above 24-hour norms to 177.9M tokens — confirming large-order participation during the structural failure. Sellers overwhelmed bids during evening trade, forcing XRP into the $2.04–$2.05 demand pocket where buyers finally emerged. The rebound pushed the token back toward $2.11–$2.12, but the recovery lacked depth as volume evaporated into the session close. Market structure now reflects a clear lower-high, lower-low formation consistent with persistent bearish momentum. Despite ETF-linked inflow narratives, XRP underperformed broader crypto benchmarks — a sign that structural supply outweighs fundamental optimism in the near term. What Traders Should Watch The rejection at $2.21 and subsequent collapse below $2.15 underline the market’s sensitivity to technical failure points. The $2.05 support reaction suggests oversold conditions temporarily halted the decline, but the rebound lacks sufficient volume to confirm a durable shift in momentum. Traders now watch whether XRP can reclaim $2.15 , which would neutralize immediate bearish bias. Failure to do so keeps downside targets open, especially as lower-timeframe charts show supply clusters forming at $2.13–$2.15 with no sign of aggressive bid absorption. Momentum remains pressured by macro correlations. 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