XRP Price Drops Below $1.61: Bears Dominate Long-Term Trend

The crypto market has experienced fluctuations in February, with spot ETF flows for Bitcoin [BTC] and Ethereum [ETH] reflecting an unstable pattern. While Ripple [XRP] and Solana [SOL] saw consistent inflows, their magnitude was limited. In the long-term, the resolution of major legal challenges between Ripple and the SEC has removed the 'regulatory discount' that had been weighing on XRP's price.

However, this clarity did not positively impact the long-term outlook for XRP. The weekly chart reveals a bearish swing structure, with the recent closure below the $1.61 swing low confirming this trend. This low was established in April 2025 and had previously marked a break in the bullish structure.

The 1-month Liquidation Heatmap indicates that XRP may target the $1.10 area, which is closer to the denser cluster of short liquidations at $1.70-$1.90. Based on this analysis, traders are advised to respect the bearish structure in place.