XRP has shown signs of shifting momentum, with technical analysts highlighting a potential move from accumulation to distribution on higher time frames. Recent market activity placed XRP near $1.32, as traders debated whether price resistance would hold or give way to further declines.
Analysts spot distribution phase in XRP chart
Lars Kooistra, a well-followed technical analyst who publishes market breakdowns for cryptocurrencies, flagged a structural change in XRP’s behavior. He viewed previous upward price action as part of a TCT accumulation pattern, but stated that momentum has now flipped, suggesting sellers may be regaining control of the trend.
Kooistra pointed to a transition into a distribution schematic on higher time frames, which typically indicates growing supply from holders and reduced buying demand. According to his interpretation, this environment could set the stage for increased downward pressure.
Analyzing the recent price swings, he noted how XRP previously invalidated a short position by rallying back after a phase of accumulation. However, subsequent price compression led him to monitor fresh short setups as market conditions evolved. He highlighted that quick market shifts can trigger rapid moves once resistance levels are tested.
Kooistra has adjusted his strategy as a result. He now favors watching for short opportunities near key resistance, especially in the $1.30-$1.40 range, viewing any upward attempt that does not break through as a possible entry for further downside.
By his analysis, if current high supply persists and buyers fail to retake control, a marked decline could follow—reaching target zones as low as $1.20 and $1.10 in coming sessions.
Key resistance, targets, and opinions diverge
XRP has faced persistent selling pressure just below the mid-$1.30s, briefly crossing $1.40 but unable to maintain those levels. Arguments among chart analysts remain split, with some seeing this as classic bearish distribution, while others still anticipate reversal potential.
ChartNerd, another market observer sharing technical breakdowns, warned that unless XRP decisively reclaims and holds above $1.80 and $2.00, a pronounced correction could take price closer to $0.70. This bearish case holds as long as major resistance caps further gains.
Short-term, Kooistra has suggested that even limited rebounds may fail to offer better entry points for those waiting to sell. He mentioned that waiting to enter higher may simply mean missing out if the price continues slipping lower from distribution.
In contrast, bullish analysts such as Dark Defender and Javon Marks maintain long-term optimism, continuing to project that XRP could still revisit or surpass its previous all-time high. Their outlook hinges on the ability of market support to absorb current selling and restart an uptrend.
XRP is the token powering Ripple’s cross-border payments platform, which aims to provide faster and cheaper transactions for financial institutions. The project has frequently been the subject of analyst debate due to its regulatory history and ongoing lawsuits, making it one of the most watched altcoins in the cryptocurrency space.
As of press time, XRP remained under $1.35, registering losses on daily, weekly, and monthly time frames. With resistance holding firm, traders now look to see whether price volatility will trigger further downside or set up the next cycle upward.
