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XRP faced renewed volatility on February 15 as Crypto WZRD chart data showed gravestone doji closures on both XRP and XRP/BTC daily candles. The pattern signaled rejection after an Asian-session spike and placed the price near the $1.5160 resistance level. At the same time, the CEO of SBI Holdings clarified the firm’s exposure to Ripple, redirecting market attention from rumored XRP holdings to equity ownership in Ripple Labs.
Daily charts showed XRP and XRP/BTC closing as gravestone dojis. The formation reflected a sharp intraday push higher, followed by rejection. Analysts described the move as liquidity-driven within broader volatility expectations.
Meanwhile, XRP/BTC traded above resistance, suggesting continued potential upside. The report noted that declining Bitcoin dominance could support bullish momentum from current levels.
XRP faced renewed volatility on February 15 as Crypto WZRD chart data showed gravestone doji closures on both XRP and XRP/BTC daily candles. The pattern signaled rejection after an Asian-session spike and placed the price near the $1.5160 resistance level. At the same time, the CEO of SBI Holdings clarified the firm’s exposure to Ripple, redirecting market attention from rumored XRP holdings to equity ownership in Ripple Labs.
Daily charts showed XRP and XRP/BTC closing as gravestone dojis. The formation indicated a sharp intraday push higher, followed by rejection. Analysts described the move as liquidity-driven within broader volatility expectations.
Meanwhile, XRP/BTC traded above the resistance level. This structure suggested potential upside continuation. The report noted that declining Bitcoin dominance could support bullish momentum from current levels.
XRP/USDT traded at $1.4599 on Binance during an intraday session, recording a high of $1.4872, a low of $1.4538, and a 1.04% decline. Price stayed below the $1.5300 pivot level.
Traders now monitor $1.5300 closely. Sustained strength above that mark could open a path toward $1.6500 resistance. In contrast, rejection may lead to extended sideways movement.
The broader chart shows XRP under a descending red trendline stretching from September into early 2026. Resistance levels appear at $1.6500, $2.0000, $2.7000, $3.1500, and $3.6500. Support stands near $1.3000, $1.0700, $0.9000, $0.6500, and $0.4700.
Attention shifted as Yoshitaka Kitao addressed claims about SBI’s crypto holdings. An X user alleged that SBI holds $10 billion in XRP tied to Asian expansion through Coinhako. Kitao rejected the claim. He clarified that SBI does not hold $10 billion in XRP and instead confirmed the ownership of about 9% of Ripple Labs.
The clarification changed the narrative. Rather than a massive XRP reserve, SBI maintains a significant equity stake in the US-based fintech company. Kitao described this stake as a “hidden asset” when viewed against Ripple’s overall valuation.
He stated that Ripple’s total corporate value, including ecosystem growth and expansion, would be enormous. The comments shifted focus from token holdings to corporate exposure within the Ripple structure.
Market discussion has long considered a potential public listing for Ripple. Some speculation places a future valuation above $100 billion. However, the company has not announced any IPO timetable. Ripple currently holds just over 39 billion XRP, worth nearly $57 billion. This figure highlights the scale of the company’s balance sheet exposure to XRP.
At XRP’s peak of $3.66, Ripple’s XRP reserves exceeded $142 billion in value. The difference shows how valuation swings track XRP market cycles. In turn, SBI’s 9% stake links its exposure to Ripple’s corporate valuation and ecosystem performance.
Prominent XRP commentator Eri noted that a 9% ownership stake grants exposure to Ripple’s technology stack, cross-border payment network, global partnerships, and escrowed XRP reserves.
The evolving relationship between SBI Holdings and Ripple is now at a crossroads with XRP’s technical. As price tests, resistance, and equity exposure come into focus, market participants continue to track both developments closely.
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XRP trades below the $1.5300 pivot after forming gravestone dojis, while key resistance stands at $1.6500. At the same time, SBI Holdings confirmed a 9% stake in Ripple, shifting focus from rumored XRP holdings to corporate valuation exposure. Markets now watch both technical levels and Ripple’s broader valuation trajectory.
