The bearish momentum sweeping the crypto market since last week intensified over the weekend, forcing XRP to momentarily fall below the $2 level. On Sunday, XRP dipped below the $2 mark again, ending a 12-week streak of holding above that level. It briefly dropped to just above $1.90 amid renewed bearish pressure across the broader crypto market. Since recovering from a low of $1.60 on April 3, XRP had maintained steady momentum, consistently trading above $2. However, this latest breach of support highlights the fragility of the current market environment and the ongoing volatility affecting digital assets. The drop has reignited discussion among analysts about the coin’s future trajectory. XRP Fall Not Due to XRP’s Failure Taking to X, Versan Aljarrah, co-founder of Black Swan Capitalist, presented insight into the drop. He suggested the move is less about XRP’s fundamentals and more about its continued correlation with the global crypto market. According to Aljarrah, XRP remains tied to market dynamics that fail to reflect the coin’s utility and long-term vision. Versan Aljarrah on X This perspective aligns with the widespread belief among XRP supporters that the asset’s price movements are unfairly shaped by speculative trends rather than real-world developments and technological progress. “I agree. We are just going through the motions until true utility is realized,” remarked X user John Boardman in response to Aljarrah’s post. Essentially, XRP proponents stress that utility, not broader market forces, should define XRP’s price. Why the Global Market Dipped Notably, XRP and the global crypto market are in the red amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The U.S. government’s military involvement in the Israel–Iran war has stirred greater fears of World War III, as the world watches for Iran’s retaliation following the U.S.’s bombing of its nuclear facility. Early concerns point to a spike in oil prices, prompting investors to move funds out of crypto. In parallel, Bitcoin dipped below $100K, reaching $98K before rebounding. This drop dragged other crypto assets like XRP, Ethereum, and Solana down as well. Despite the short-term setback, many in the XRP community remain optimistic, pointing to the coin’s resilience. Even with the widespread selling in the broader market, XRP did not establish a new low. Moreover, the coin has since reclaimed the $2 mark, trading at $2.02 at the time of reporting, though still nursing a 3% loss over the past day. Where Will XRP Go After the Market Recovers? As the market hopes to rebound soon, projected outlooks for XRP include a potential run to a new all-time high. Analyst EGRAG has outlined various bullish scenarios, including a run to $6.70 and a potential continuation to $13. If history fully repeats, EGRAG predicts XRP could reach $27 this year.