What next for XRP as volatility sinks to 2024 lows

Markets Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email What next for XRP as volatility sinks to 2024 lows Technical traders see a compression setup, with $1.39 as key support and $1.44 as near-term resistance that could open a move toward $1.50 to $1.62 if reclaimed. By Shaurya Malwa Feb 20, 2026, 1:08 p.m. Make us preferred on Google What to know : XRP is consolidating around $1.42 as volatility falls to levels last seen before a major 2024 rally, prompting speculation that the current downtrend may be nearing exhaustion. Technical traders see a compression setup, with $1.39 as key support and $1.44 as near-term resistance that could open a move toward $1.50 to $1.62 if reclaimed. With volatility near prior cycle lows, analysts say the timing and direction of the next breakout will likely hinge on how long this low-volatility base-building phase can persist. XRP held steady near $1.42 as volatility dropped to levels last seen before a major 2024 rally, raising questions about whether the downtrend is exhausting. News Background XRP has declined roughly 61% from its all-time high during the current stretch of market turbulence, but recent price action suggests the selloff may be slowing. Losses have moderated into consolidation, with small gains across shorter timeframes replacing sharp directional moves. Notably, XRP’s historical volatility has fallen to 96, matching levels last seen in June 2024 — a period that marked the bottom of a prior downtrend before a rally into November. The compression has fueled speculation that XRP may be entering a similar base-building phase. Some analysts point to parallels with earlier cycle structures, including the extended consolidation that preceded the 2017 breakout. Price Action Summary XRP slipped 0.14% to $1.42 Price tested and held support near $1.39 Volume surged nearly 94% above average during the breakdown Recovery stalled near $1.428–$1.431 resistance Technical Analysis The session’s key moment came when XRP tested $1.3915 on heavy volume before stabilizing. While the bounce completed a 38.2% retracement, momentum faded as price approached $1.44, the daily pivot and near-term ceiling. Structure remains cautious below $1.44–$1.45, but the successful defense of $1.39 suggests sellers are losing urgency. Declining volume during consolidation points to compression rather than fresh distribution. What traders say is next? Traders view this as a compression setup. If XRP reclaims $1.44, it opens room toward $1.50 and potentially $1.62. If $1.39 breaks, downside risk shifts toward $1.35. With volatility near prior cycle lows, the next decisive move may be less about direction now — and more about how long this compression can hold before expansion resumes. Why is XRP down More For You Zoomex: Precise Systems of Fairness and Transparency by Design By CoinDesk Jan 31, 2026 Commissioned by Zoomex Read full story More For You Dual South Korean listings send Ethereum layer-2 token AZTEC surging 82% By Shaurya Malwa | Edited by Oliver Knight 1 hour ago Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb both added local currency pairs for the privacy-focused layer-2 token, triggering a sharp move in a thinly traded market. What to know : Aztec's token jumped about 82 percent to roughly $0.035 after South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb listed it with won trading pairs, unleashing heavy KRW-denominated demand in a thin market. New KRW listings on major Korean platforms can rapidly reprice smaller tokens by opening direct access for an unusually active local retail base and triggering momentum-driven buying. The listing-driven spike in AZTEC widened the so-called kimchi premium before arbitrage trading narrowed the gap, while the project’s pitch as a privacy-focused Ethereum layer 2 gives it a narrative beyond the short-term surge. Read full story Latest Crypto News Bitcoin gains, is still 'signficantly undervalued,' Bitwise says. 'Extreme fear' dominates. 54 minutes ago Dual South Korean listings send Ethereum layer-2 token AZTEC surging 82% 1 hour ago Panic premium lingers in options even as bitcoin recovers from lows 1 hour ago Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse says CLARITY bill has '90% chance' of passing by April 6 hours ago Bitcoin difficulty jumps 15% largest increase since 2021, despite price slump 6 hours ago Bitcoin nears $68,000, gold jumps as U.S.-Iran tensions return 6 hours ago Top Stories Inside the meeting: White House favors some stablecoin rewards, tells banks it's time to move 14 hours ago Metaplanet CEO rebuts critics over bitcoin strategy and transparency 7 hours ago Bitcoin logs worst first 50-day start to a year on record 7 hours ago Eric Trump reitrates claim bitcoin is just getting started on its road to $1 million 19 hours ago Robinhood vs. Vitalik: Why the trading app is building it own L2 while Ethereum founder cools on them 20 hours ago