XRP Price Prediction: Expert Says “This XRP Signal Has Me Worried”

Crypto analyst Steph Is Crypto has raised concerns about XRP’s short-term price action. A technical signal on the daily chart has him watching two specific price levels very closely.

A Death Cross Returns

Steph identified a MACD death cross forming on XRP’s daily time frame. The MACD indicator measures momentum, and a death cross occurs when the blue signal line crosses below the red line. Historically, this has preceded XRP sharp corrections.

23% drop followed a death cross in December 2024. One in January 2025 preceded a nearly 50% drop. The analyst notes several other past instances showing drops of roughly 20%, 44%, and 60% following the same signal. He describes the current formation as “a very meaningful signal which you basically can’t ignore if you’re invested in XRP.”

The Levels That Matter

Despite the short-term concern, Steph’s analysis does not stop at the bearish signal. He shifts focus to what the asset’s price needs to do from here. Using a volume profile going back to February 2026, he identifies the point of control at $1.40.

This is the price level where the most volume has been traded. He says a break above $1.40 is “the absolute confirmation” for renewed bullish momentum. XRP is currently at risk of losing that level.

If the price drops further, he identifies $1.30 as the critical line. That level has historically acted as strong support, with multiple touch points visible on the chart. He states that if XRP holds $1.30, the setup remains intact. A break below that level, confirmed by a significant weekly close, would delay the recovery timeline.

The Weekly Picture Stays Bullish

Steph Is Crypto is careful to separate the short-term signal from his longer-term view. On the weekly time frame, XRP recently broke out of a large falling wedge that had contained it since its peak of $3.65 in July 2025. He describes the breakout candle as very bullish and maintains a price target back toward the top of that wedge near $3.65.

He still believes XRP will set a new all-time high in 2026, provided the key support levels hold.

What Comes Next?

The MACD death cross adds caution to an otherwise constructive weekly setup. Steph is clear that the signal is bearish in the short term. The price action around $1.30 and $1.40 will determine whether XRP moves toward its long-term target or enters a more extended consolidation.