{"id":29660,"date":"2026-05-26T06:24:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T06:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/xrp-slips-to-1-35-as-fud-returns-can-bulls-recover\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T06:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T06:24:39","slug":"xrp-slips-to-1-35-as-fud-returns-can-bulls-recover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/xrp-slips-to-1-35-as-fud-returns-can-bulls-recover\/","title":{"rendered":"XRP slips to $1.35 as FUD returns: can bulls recover?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-detail__content blocks\">\n<p><strong>XRP crowd sentiment has turned sharply negative again, with Santiment data showing the ratio of positive to negative commentary falling to 1.1 bullish comments for every one bearish comment.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"cn-block-summary-block_395d4ed053af7002d60aa817821de00e\" class=\"cn-block-summary\">\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__nav tabs\">\n        <span class=\"tabs__item is-selected\">Summary<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>XRP sentiment fell into the FUD zone as bullish and bearish comments almost balanced out.<\/li>\n<li>XRP traded near $1.35 while support around $1.30 remained the key downside level.<\/li>\n<li>Analysts watched $1.50 resistance, while Ninedex kept a longer-term $5 channel target active.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .cn-block-summary --><\/p>\n<p>The analytics firm said this level shows rising fear across social platforms. Santiment said \u201cXRP\u2019s crowd sentiment has swung sharply negative again.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The firm added that past moves into the FUD zone have often appeared before short-term price stabilization or rebounds. That view treats extreme fear as a contrarian signal, not a confirmed price call.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udcc9 XRP\u2019s crowd sentiment has swung sharply negative again, with the ratio of positive to negative commentary dropping to just 1.1 bullish comments for every 1 bearish comment. Historically, this kind of fear and skepticism has often acted as a contrarian signal for XRP\u2019s price.\u2026 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KGubO783yE\">pic.twitter.com\/KGubO783yE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Santiment Intelligence (@SantimentData) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SantimentData\/status\/2059043383814083008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">May 25, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Ripple\u2019s native token traded near $1.35 on May 26, according to crypto.news price data. The token was down about 0.65% to 0.8% over 24 hours, while its market capitalization stood near $83.2 billion. The same data showed a 24-hour range between $1.33 and $1.36.<\/p>\n<p>The price remains under pressure in the short term. XRP has lost 2.71% over seven days and 5.17% over the past month, based on the updated market data shared for the token.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>XRP price holds near $1.30 support<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Technical data shows XRP moving sideways after a broader decline from its early 2026 highs. The current range places short-term support around $1.30 to $1.33, while resistance sits near $1.45 to $1.55.<\/p>\n<p>Current indicators still show weak momentum. The MACD line remains below the signal line, with a slightly negative histogram. This means sellers still hold a small edge, although the gap remains narrow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ripple\u2019s XRP price chart, source: crypto.news<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The RSI is near 41.71, below the neutral 50 level but above the oversold 30 zone. That reading shows XRP remains weak, but it has not yet reached an extreme oversold level. A move above 50 would show stronger buying pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Volume also remains modest compared with larger past spikes. That means the current range has not yet drawn the type of activity often seen during stronger breakouts or deeper selloffs.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Analysts split between deeper pullback and recovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Crypto analyst Ali Martinez said XRP could move toward the mid-range of a parallel channel if it continues respecting that structure. The analyst placed that mid-range near $0.73, far below current prices.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">If <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$XRP<\/a> continues respecting this parallel channel, the mid-range near $0.73 could become an attractive accumulation zone. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QVPCjMFie2\">https:\/\/t.co\/QVPCjMFie2<\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xqcE86B2HO\">pic.twitter.com\/xqcE86B2HO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ali Charts (@alicharts) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alicharts\/status\/2059018417907302692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">May 25, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>That view points to a deeper correction if XRP loses higher support levels. It does not mean the token must fall to that zone. It shows where traders may look for a possible accumulation area if the channel remains active.<\/p>\n<p>EGRAG CRYPTO <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/egragcrypto\/status\/2058838834113089592?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">offered<\/a> a more constructive macro view. The analyst said XRP still holds above a wider formation and remains well above its macro support line. In that setup, $2.00 and $3.00 remain possible upside areas if the formation holds.<\/p>\n<p>EGRAG also warned that a decisive break of the formation could put $1.10 back in play. That level sits below the current $1.30 support zone and would mark a deeper reset.<\/p>\n<p>Separately, crypto.news posted on X that Korean analyst Ninedex set XRP\u2019s main target at $5 if price reaches the upper boundary of its middle channel. The same post cited a more aggressive $20 bull case if XRP breaks above a decade-long channel, similar to its 2018 setup.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JUST IN: Korean analyst Ninedex sets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$XRP<\/a> primary target at $5 if price reaches upper boundary of middle channel. Bull case $20 on breakout above decade-long channel, similar to 2018 setup <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LypNz42jpg\">pic.twitter.com\/LypNz42jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 crypto.news (@cryptodotnews) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cryptodotnews\/status\/2059014463030804901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">May 25, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>These targets remain analyst projections. They depend on XRP holding key support, reclaiming resistance, and breaking higher channel levels.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>XRP rebound depends on key levels<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The short-term setup now depends on whether XRP can hold the $1.30 to $1.33 area. If buyers defend that range, sentiment-driven fear could help build a rebound attempt.<\/p>\n<p>A move above $1.45 would be the first recovery signal. A stronger close above $1.50 would give buyers more control and bring the $1.55 resistance zone into focus.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, as previously reported by crypto.news, Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen-linked wallets recently resumed activity, while XRP traded near $1.35. The report said Larsen-linked wallets remain among the largest known individual XRP positions.<\/p>\n<p>ETF data also remains part of the broader XRP story. Sosovalue data <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sosovalue.com\/assets\/etf\/us-xrp-spot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">showed<\/a> XRP ETF products recorded $116.74 million in monthly net inflows in May, up from $81.59 million in April. Cumulative net inflows reached $1.41 billion, while monthly traded value stood at $315.34 million and total net assets reached $1.13 billion.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1779776667_397_XRP-slips-to-135-as-FUD-returns-can-bulls-recover.webp.webp\" alt=\"Source: SoSoValue\" class=\"wp-image-14462760\"  ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: SoSoValue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For now, XRP sits between weak price momentum and rising crowd fear. Santiment\u2019s data gives traders a possible contrarian setup, but price still needs confirmation. The main levels remain clear: $1.30 on the downside and $1.50 on the upside.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<div class=\"cn-block-disclaimer\">\n<div class=\"cn-block-disclaimer__icon\">\n            <svg class=\"icon icon-info\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-info\"><\/use> <\/svg>        <\/div>\n<p class=\"cn-block-disclaimer__content\">\n            Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. 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