XRP has regained the crucial $1.08 resistance level, shifting short-term momentum back in favor of buyers and putting the $1.145 barrier squarely in focus. The 4% rally that erased recent losses has transformed the former resistance into a support floor, according to crypto analyst Diana. She emphasized that holding above $1.08 remains paramount for the bullish structure to remain intact, and a clean breakout above $1.145 could open the door toward $1.20 and eventually the $1.30 zone.
The recovery invalidated a bearish five-wave pattern that had threatened a drop to the $0.87 support. Diana noted that buyers successfully defended the reclaimed level, reinforcing confidence in the token’s short-term technical outlook. This bullish posture, however, is facing headwinds from a sudden reversal in spot XRP ETF flows. After months of consistent net inflows since the first US spot XRP ETF launched in November 2025, data from last week shows over $7 million in net outflows, breaking a multi-month green streak. The shift suggests that conservative institutional investors, including pension funds and hedge funds, are trimming XRP exposure, which could weigh on price.
Ripple’s wider activities continue to expand its footprint. On July 4, the company partnered with a veterans employment nonprofit to help 200,000 people by 2030, with matching donations up to $10,000 and recent $10K grants to 25 veterans. Ripple also joined the x402 Foundation as a premier member alongside Coinbase and Circle, aiming to develop open-source standards for AI-powered machine-to-machine payments. Meanwhile, the broader crypto market received a lift on July 14 after lower-than-expected US inflation data boosted risk appetite, adding a positive macro backdrop to XRP’s technical rebound.
As of press time, XRP trades near $1.11, up roughly 3% on the day. The mixed signals—bullish technicals colliding with institutional outflows—leave traders watching whether the $1.08 support holds and if the $1.145 resistance eventually yields.
