XRP transaction fees drop 89%: Is price headed below $1.75?

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have extended their rally, with Bitcoin leading the charge, attracting $224 million in inflows. This surge follows a period of volatility in the cryptocurrency market, where Bitcoin and Ether faced significant outflows, contrasting with the positive performance of Solana and XRP.

Bitcoin is projected to reach a price bottom in 2026 as exchange trading volumes continue to decline, indicating a prolonged period of reduced market activity. Analysts suggest that this trend reflects a broader bearish sentiment within the cryptocurrency market.

The Cboe has approved the listing of the 21Shares XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking a significant step towards the establishment of another U.S. spot ETF for XRP. This approval comes amid a notable inflow streak for XRP ETFs, which have recently approached the $1 billion mark over consecutive days of inflows, indicating strong institutional interest.

XRP has likely completed its accumulation phase and is entering a potential expansion phase, with indicators such as support levels, RSI, and fractals suggesting a bullish trend. Recently, XRP experienced a slight decline of approximately 3%, trading at around $2.08, but the overall market sentiment remains optimistic about its future performance.

The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn following the Federal Reserve's third consecutive 25 basis point interest rate cut, which was anticipated by many. Despite initial price surges for Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana, the momentum quickly reversed, leading to notable declines in their values. Bitcoin fell over 5%, while Ether dropped more than 8.5% at one point.

Crypto prices experienced a pullback on December 11, following a brief bounce after the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 3% to $3.1 trillion, with Bitcoin trading at $89,975, down 2.7% from previous levels. Other major cryptocurrencies like XRP, UNI, and DOT also retraced after the initial surge.

XRP price has recently declined below $2.10, struggling to maintain support around the $2.050 pivot level. The price has dropped to $1.993, indicating a bearish trend as it trades below key moving averages. A failure to recover above $2.00 could lead to further declines for the cryptocurrency.

XRP whales have sold over $700 million worth of tokens ahead of the FOMC meeting, contributing to increased selling pressure that has hindered the token's recovery. Despite this, long-term holders remain steadfast, which supports a bullish outlook for XRP.