Ripple's token has repeatedly failed to break resistance at $2.17, reinforcing a bearish descending channel pattern that remains unresolved.
A legal setback further pressured sentiment, as a judge rejected a proposed settlement between Ripple and the SEC, renewing regulatory uncertainty.
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XRP’s price has come under intense pressure despite a
series of major wallet transfers and a brief period of geopolitical calm. The
token dropped 3% over the last 24 hours, falling to $2.08 even as whales
moved nearly half a billion dollars worth of XRP. The latest slump has shifted focus to the
$2.08 support zone closely, and the risks of a deeper breakdown are building.
The decline came despite broader market relief
following news of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, reportedly brokered with
the help of U.S. President Donald Trump.
While that helped stabilize global sentiment, XRP
remained an outlier in weakness. The token dropped from a session high of $2.15 to $2.08, then bounced slightly to $2.14. This trajectory marked its steepest
intraday fall since mid-June.
XRP's daily chart shows a significant price decline
XRP Price Analysis
Adding to the selling pressure was a large-scale XRP
transfer by Ripple itself. The company moved $439 million worth of tokens to an
unknown wallet, prompting speculation about possible distribution to exchanges.
Meanwhile, other whale wallets moved another $58
million in XRP to centralized trading platforms, fueling fears
of a broader selloff or internal asset reshuffling, Coindesk reported.
XRP Extends Losses
Technically, XRP failed to hold above key levels.
Resistance solidified around $2.18 after multiple rejections, while the
$2.08–$2.09 support zone has turned into a critical line to watch.
Analysts are also tracking a descending channel
pattern that has yet to be resolved. The most intense selling occurred between 12:00 and 16:00 UTC, when volume surged above 114 million XRP, and prices fell
sharply.
XRPUSD Price Chart, Source: TradingView
Despite a brief recovery to $2.105, low volume late in
the session pointed to buyer fatigue. Without strong bullish action, XRP risks
falling through the $2.08 floor, possibly targeting the $2 or even $1.91
levels.
Legal Setback Adds to Bearish Sentiment
Compounding the technical stress was a court ruling
that rejected a proposed settlement between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres denied a joint motion
to finalize a reduced penalty, reigniting uncertainty around the long-running
legal battle.
Traders reacted swiftly, with selling accelerating as
the news broke. The legal setback overshadowed any optimism around Ripple’s
ongoing regulatory progress and introduced fresh risk for XRP holders.
Volatility Drops
XRP’s 30-day realized volatility has dropped to 44%,
the lowest since November 2024. While this suggests a calmer market, volatility
is known to revert over time. If history is any guide, such low volatility may
soon give way to a strong directional move—up or down.
Despite the listing of XRP futures on the CME and
discussions around a potential XRP ETF, price action has remained contained
between $2.00 and $2.60 since March. Traders are now waiting for a decisive
break, with either a bullish reversal back toward $2.23 or a deeper retreat
below $2.00.
XRP’s price has come under intense pressure despite a
series of major wallet transfers and a brief period of geopolitical calm. The
token dropped 3% over the last 24 hours, falling to $2.08 even as whales
moved nearly half a billion dollars worth of XRP. The latest slump has shifted focus to the
$2.08 support zone closely, and the risks of a deeper breakdown are building.
The decline came despite broader market relief
following news of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, reportedly brokered with
the help of U.S. President Donald Trump.
While that helped stabilize global sentiment, XRP
remained an outlier in weakness. The token dropped from a session high of $2.15 to $2.08, then bounced slightly to $2.14. This trajectory marked its steepest
intraday fall since mid-June.
XRP's daily chart shows a significant price decline
XRP Price Analysis
Adding to the selling pressure was a large-scale XRP
transfer by Ripple itself. The company moved $439 million worth of tokens to an
unknown wallet, prompting speculation about possible distribution to exchanges.
Meanwhile, other whale wallets moved another $58
million in XRP to centralized trading platforms, fueling fears
of a broader selloff or internal asset reshuffling, Coindesk reported.
XRP Extends Losses
Technically, XRP failed to hold above key levels.
Resistance solidified around $2.18 after multiple rejections, while the
$2.08–$2.09 support zone has turned into a critical line to watch.
Analysts are also tracking a descending channel
pattern that has yet to be resolved. The most intense selling occurred between 12:00 and 16:00 UTC, when volume surged above 114 million XRP, and prices fell
sharply.
XRPUSD Price Chart, Source: TradingView
Despite a brief recovery to $2.105, low volume late in
the session pointed to buyer fatigue. Without strong bullish action, XRP risks
falling through the $2.08 floor, possibly targeting the $2 or even $1.91
levels.
Legal Setback Adds to Bearish Sentiment
Compounding the technical stress was a court ruling
that rejected a proposed settlement between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres denied a joint motion
to finalize a reduced penalty, reigniting uncertainty around the long-running
legal battle.
Traders reacted swiftly, with selling accelerating as
the news broke. The legal setback overshadowed any optimism around Ripple’s
ongoing regulatory progress and introduced fresh risk for XRP holders.
Volatility Drops
XRP’s 30-day realized volatility has dropped to 44%,
the lowest since November 2024. While this suggests a calmer market, volatility
is known to revert over time. If history is any guide, such low volatility may
soon give way to a strong directional move—up or down.
Despite the listing of XRP futures on the CME and
discussions around a potential XRP ETF, price action has remained contained
between $2.00 and $2.60 since March. Traders are now waiting for a decisive
break, with either a bullish reversal back toward $2.23 or a deeper retreat
below $2.00.
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Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
