XRP remained near $1 after losing 1.05% during the latest session, while lower leverage and stronger network activity helped buyers defend support. The token fell from $1.0476 to $1.0366, then recovered after testing levels near $1.02. Traders now focus on whether the $1 base can support a move toward $1.08-$1.10.
Open interest dropped from a $1.3 billion peak to below $150 million, removing much of the leveraged positioning created during earlier rallies. Funding rates also turned negative as traders reduced long exposure.
At the same time, long liquidations surged 832% above their three-month average. One candle cleared $6.7 million from leveraged positions, showing the scale of the recent market reset.
Even so, XRP continued to hold above the $1 psychological level. The token traded between $1.0201 and $1.0476, while buyers repeatedly responded near the lower end of that range.
XRP Ledger activity improved during the second half of June. Daily active addresses rose from about 23,000 on June 14 to nearly 39,500 by June 27, marking a 72% increase. Meanwhile, Ripple-backed Evernorth said RLUSD has become a growth engine for XRP Ledger activity rather than a replacement for XRP. Its June 30 report ranked RLUSD among the ledger’s most-traded issued assets.
RLUSD’s share of on-chain trading increased from below 1% to about 12% during 2026. The RLUSD/XRP pair also recorded about $900 million in trading volume over six months. Since launch, more than $2.5 billion has traded through RLUSD pairs on the XRP Ledger. The growth developed alongside rising address activity and continued demand for XRP-linked investment products.
XRP spot ETFs recorded $15.34 million in inflows on June 29. The inflows extended institutional demand even as broader crypto sentiment remained weak. Selling pressure broke support near $1.0350 during the June 30 session before XRP tested $1.0249 and stabilized. Buyers then returned near the lows as trading volume increased sharply.
Volume reached 92.73 million XRP at 01:00 UTC, about 134% above the 24-hour average. A later rebound lifted XRP from $1.024 to $1.038. During that rebound, volume rose to 3.88 million XRP as the price moved above resistance near $1.032. The next immediate barrier remains near $1.0460.
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XRP still trades below its major moving averages. The 20-day EMA stands near $1.11, followed by the 50-day near $1.20 and the 100-day near $1.31. The 200-day moving average remains near $1.52. Meanwhile, the 14-day RSI recovered to about 33, although momentum still sits below neutral levels.
Bollinger Bands narrowed after June’s selloff, pointing to lower volatility. XRP still needs to reclaim the middle band near $1.12 before the technical structure improves. Immediate support sits between $1.0250 and $1.0350. A daily close below $1 would bring the $0.90-$0.85 area back into focus, while a break above $1.10 would strengthen recovery prospects.
XRP continues to defend the $1 support level as leverage declines, network activity expands, and ETF inflows remain positive. However, the token must reclaim $1.08 to $1.10 to confirm stronger momentum. Traders should monitor the $1 floor closely since a sustained break could expose lower support zones.