Ripple’s native token, XRP, has been moving sideways in recent days, with analysts watching closely for signs of a breakout or breakdown. While the broader crypto market is experiencing some selling pressure, XRP has managed to hold its key support levels — but its future direction remains uncertain. Short-term Price Analysis On the short-term chart, XRP appears to have formed a low around April 7th. However, all subsequent rallies from that point have been corrective, featuring messy, overlapping, three-wave moves rather than clean impulse waves. Support at $2.11 has held so far, with additional support at $2.08 and $2.14. Price briefly broke a minor Fibonacci support recently but recovered quickly without sustaining losses. The market continues to form higher highs and higher lows — a positive sign amid uncertainty. There’s a tentative Elliott Wave scenario where XRP might be forming a diagonal pattern to the upside, although it’s not a particularly reliable setup given the overlapping, jagged structure. A decisive breakout above the descending trendline from the April 30th low (around $2.12) could signal the start of an internal third wave higher. Key resistance levels to watch include $2.33 and $2.46. A clean break of these could spark fresh bullish momentum. Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP: What Does It Mean? Ripple recently unlocked 1 billion XRP from escrow. While increased supply traditionally pressures price lower, there’s nuance to consider. The market reaction depends on how Ripple deploys these tokens. If used for strategic acquisitions — such as the rumored bid for Circle — it could be bullish for XRP, injecting real utility and revenue into the ecosystem.