XRP Price Forecast: ETF Delay and Regulatory Uncertainty
XRP Price Forecast: XRP Nears Key Support as Market Sentiment Turns Cautious
XRP continues to trade under pressure this week, edging closer to a critical support area as ETF approval delays, regulatory uncertainty, and broader risk-off sentiment weigh on the cryptocurrency market.
After mid-September optimism over the SEC’s adoption of generic listing standards for ETFs, investor enthusiasm has cooled. The proposed framework could streamline the approval process for spot crypto ETFs — potentially paving the way for an XRP-linked fund — but optimism has been tempered by the latest regulatory setback.
The U.S. SEC recently extended its review period for Franklin Templeton’s XRP ETF application, pushing the decision deadline to November 2025. This delay has led many traders to dial back expectations for a near-term breakthrough.
Meanwhile, uncertainty in Washington adds another layer of risk. The U.S. Senate’s stalled funding bill could postpone crucial legislative votes, delaying progress on broader crypto regulation — a factor that continues to influence sentiment across the digital asset space.
At present, XRP’s price action reflects the market’s cautious stance, with traders adopting a “wait-and-see” approach until clearer signals emerge from regulators and policymakers.
XRP Technical Outlook
Bearish Scenario
XRP extended its decline on Tuesday, heading toward the early-October low near $2.8148. A decisive break below this level would expose the next major support zone between $2.7284 and $2.7003, which has held since August.
If this zone fails to hold on a daily close, downside targets could include the May peak at $2.6542, followed by the mid-March high at $2.5878 and the 200-day SMA near $2.5564.
Bullish Scenario
Should XRP hold above the $2.7284–$2.7003 support band, a rebound toward the upper boundary of its August–October trading range remains possible.
For bullish momentum to reassert itself, however, Tuesday’s high at $3.0024 must be breached — signaling renewed buying interest and a potential challenge of the $3.10–$3.20 resistance zone.
