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Ripple-linked XRP stalls near $1.44 as ‘triangle squeeze’ nears breakout
Price holds in tight range after high-volume move, with compression signaling a decisive move as institutional demand quietly builds.
Apr 25, 2026, 5:33 a.m.
What to know:
- XRP is consolidating just below resistance in a tightening range, with shallower pullbacks suggesting sellers are gradually losing control.
- Institutional demand remains firm, as spot XRP ETFs see continued inflows and exchange outflows reduce immediate selling pressure and float.
- Traders are watching a break above $1.50 for a bullish resolution or a drop below $1.39 for a bearish move, with the compressed range pointing to a likely sharp move ahead.
News Background
• Spot XRP ETFs saw fresh inflows, extending last week’s strong demand and pushing total institutional positioning above $2.6 billion. This keeps a steady bid under the market even as price stalls.
• Exchange outflows hit one of the largest daily readings this year, with nearly 35 million XRP leaving trading platforms. That typically reduces immediate sell pressure and supports tighter supply conditions.
