XRP Price Draws Attention as Whale Opens $1.03M Long Near Critical $1.92 Support

• XRP sellers have dominated, and have kept the token below key moving averages.

• Whale data shows a $1.03 million long open near support, signaling tactical positioning that briefly absorbs sell pressure and draws market attention.

• XRP ETFs extend a 21-day inflow streak toward $1 billion, yet low futures open interest reflects muted retail participation across derivatives markets.

XRP price is trading near a critical support zone as bearish pressure persists despite steady inflows into US-listed XRP exchange-traded funds, according to recent market data and technical indicators.

The token has struggled to attract strong retail participation while derivatives activity remains subdued. At the same time, whale positioning and ETF flows are drawing attention to near-term price risks.

XRP Price Holds Near Key Support as Volatility Persists

XRP price is hovering around the $1.90–$1.97 range, a zone traders consider structurally important for short-term direction. Analyst Ali Charts noted on X that $1.92 must hold to prevent a deeper move toward $1.00.

The chart shared in the post shows XRP failing to sustain rallies above $2.50 after peaking near $3.27 earlier this year. Repeated rejections from that area have formed a descending structure, reinforcing overhead supply pressure.

$1.92 is the level $XRP must hold to avoid a drop to $1. pic.twitter.com/bjZlIco9Qo

— Ali Charts (@alicharts) December 16, 2025

Price action now reflects heavy two-sided volatility, with buyers attempting to absorb sell pressure near support. However, sustained recovery attempts have lacked follow-through, keeping XRP price vulnerable to renewed downside.

Whale Activity Signals Tactical Interest Near $1.92

On-chain data revealed a whale opening a $1.03 million long position at approximately $1.9232, close to the current support area. The trade was referenced by market trackers as a notable liquidity event.

Such positioning can temporarily stabilize price action by absorbing spot selling. Market participants often monitor these moves closely, as they can influence short-term sentiment and order flow.

The timing of the long coincided with similar large positions in SOL and SUI, suggesting selective risk-taking among large traders. Even so, XRP price remains dependent on broader participation to sustain any rebound.

Weak Retail Demand Contrasts With Growing ETF Inflows

Retail engagement in XRP derivatives remains muted, with futures open interest near $3.71 billion, according to CoinGlass data. This level is far below July’s peak, when XRP price reached record highs.

Low open interest suggests limited speculative appetite following October’s sharp liquidation event. Analysts note that a recovery in derivatives demand is typically needed to support moves above $2.00.

In contrast, US-listed XRP ETFs have recorded 21 consecutive days of inflows, totaling roughly $1 billion. Despite this steady institutional allocation, XRP price has shown limited reaction, remaining below key moving averages and capped by technical resistance.