Why is Ripple (XRP) Price Stuck at $2.00 Threshold? Here’s Why!

Jakarta, Pintu News – The recent recovery in the price of Ripple (XRP) seems to be facing a major challenge. After successfully rising and breaking through several important levels, the price is now struggling to surpass critical resistance.

Ripple (XRP) Price Recovery: An Analysis

Ripple (XRP) price managed to hold above $1.8650 and started a recovery wave, similar to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The price managed to break $1.90 and $1.920, entering the short-term positive zone. The rise was also supported by the breakout above the 50% Fibonacci retracement level of the decline from $2.028 to $1.868. However, when the price tried to break $1,980, the bears took control again.

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Strong Resistance at $2.00

The bulls failed to break the key resistance at $2.00, where there is also a bearish trend line formed on the hourly chart of the Ripple (XRP)/USD pair. Currently, the price is trading below $2.00 and the 100-hour simple moving average. In case of another rise, the price may face resistance near $1,990 or the 76.4% Fibonacci retracement level of the decline from $2,028 to $1,868. The first major resistance is near the $2.00 level, and a close above this could push prices towards $2.0650.

Downside Potential if Resistance Is Not Broken

If Ripple (XRP) fails to break the $2.00 resistance zone, there is a possibility that the price will experience a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near $1.920, followed by major support at $1.90. In case of a downward breakout and close below the $1.90 level, the price may continue to drop towards $1.8650. The next major support lies in the $1.820 zone, below which the price could continue to decline towards $1.750.

Key Technical and Support Indicators

The hourly MACD indicator for Ripple (XRP)/USD is currently losing momentum in the bullish zone. Meanwhile, the hourly Relative Strength Index (RSI) for Ripple (XRP)/USD is above the 50 level. The key support levels are at $1.920 and $1.90, while the key resistance levels are $2.00 and $2.065.

Conclusion

With strong resistance near $2.00, the future of Ripple (XRP) price seems to be largely determined by the bulls’ ability to maintain the current momentum. Otherwise, we may see further declines that could provide new buying opportunities for patient investors.

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Reference

• NewsBTC. XRP Price Recovery Meets Resistance 2.0. Accessed on January 23, 2026