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XRP holds near dollar parity as Ledger volume normalizes from spike

XRP price remains anchored around $1.04 as payment volumes on its native network retreated sharply from a temporary surge.

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XRP traded near $1.04 after XRP Ledger payment volume contracted almost 90% from an August 7 peak. The network had processed roughly 614.9 million XRP at that local high before activity returned to normal ranges by August 9.

The sharp contraction reflects typical behaviour for XRPL payment flows, which have shown repeated brief spikes followed by quick reversals over recent weeks. Analysts note that single institutional transfers, treasury movements or exchange reshuffles can create outsized volume readings that do not necessarily indicate sustained demand shifts. A structural slowdown would require confirmation across multiple metrics including transaction counts, active accounts and stablecoin transfers, not a single volatile reading.

On price structure, XRP trades below its moving averages with sellers maintaining lower highs. Short-term resistance sits between $1.075 and $1.087, with larger moving averages positioned near $1.185 and $1.377. The Relative Strength Index near 40 shows weak demand without oversold conditions. The $1 level anchors the immediate technical picture—a hold could support consolidation toward $1.08 to $1.10, while a breakdown would expose recent lows between $0.95 and $0.97. Broader price forecasts place the range at approximately $1.10 to $2.50 over coming quarters.

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