XRP has suffered a sharp double-digit drop, leading altcoin losses during one of the most severe crypto market sell-offs of 2025. Triggered by escalating global tensions and sweeping reciprocal tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump, the broader market saw Bitcoin fall 9% and Ethereum lose 19% in 24 hours. Amid the chaos, XRP plunged over 20%, breaking through critical support levels and signaling deeper trouble ahead.

Breakdown Confirms Bearish Reversal

XRP has officially confirmed a bearish Head and Shoulders pattern, collapsing below its neckline at $1,90—a level that had acted as multi-month support. Making matters worse, the asset has now fallen beneath the 200-day moving average at $1,83, a long-term trendline that often serves as a pivot point for institutional strategies.

Currently trading around $1,65, XRP shows no immediate signs of stabilizing. The next potential rebound zones are at $1,63 and $1,53, both tied to historical consolidation regions. Failure to hold these levels could expose XRP to a more extended decline, with $1,30 identified as the next major support zone based on December 2024 price action.

Bearish Momentum Intensifies

Technical indicators remain firmly bearish. The MACD is deeply negative, with widening histogram bars and a decisive bearish crossover. While XRP is nearing oversold territory, high-volume sell pressure suggests panic-driven exits by both institutional and retail traders—not a routine correction.

If XRP can stabilize above $1,60 and selling volume subsides, traders may begin to look for a bottoming pattern. Until then, the outlook remains firmly tilted to the downside. The next few trading sessions will be critical in determining whether XRP can reclaim key levels or continue sliding toward the $1,30 demand zone.

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