After Trump’s trade dispute: Ripple price is plummeting – is the trend reversal now coming?
Ripple’s XRP token is under pressure after a sharp price slide. Why analysts still predict a possible trend reversal.
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• XRP loses around 20 percent in a month – triggered by whale sales and macro shocks
• Analysts remain divided: between crash scenarios and hope for a new rally
• Instead of being “too old”, what counts is the right strategy: security buffer, global diversification and clear planning
Sharp fall in share price after Trump shock
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Like so many values, the XRP token was not spared from Trump’s tariff hammer in the Sino-American trade dispute. Instead, Ripple experienced a real roller coaster ride: On October 10th, the XRP price plummeted from $2.83 to $1.53 within a few hours – driven by the US President’s announcement that he would impose 100 percent tariffs on Chinese imports.
The news sparked a broad sell-off that hit stocks and cryptocurrencies alike. However, Ripple was hit particularly hard: Binance reported around $19 billion in liquidated crypto positions – much of it related to XRP. Overall, at a current price of $2.37, the altcoin lost around 21.9 percent of its value within a month (as of October 19, 2025).
Whale sales and market shakeout
Larger transactions by individual investors also put the XRP token under pressure. According to BTC ECHO, a Ripple whale transferred around 23.9 million XRP worth about $63 million to the Binance crypto exchange. This movement put further strain on the already weak market.
At the same time, data from CryptoQuant indicates a market shakeout: The so-called open interest, i.e. the total number of open futures and options positions, fell to around 1.3 billion US dollars, the lowest level since April. Such a decline is often seen as a sign that overleveraged positions are being unwound and paving the way for a sustainable recovery.
Technical signals point to recovery
Meanwhile, some on-chain data suggests a possible stabilization after the setback. BeInCrypto refers to the so-called SOPR metric (Spent Output Profit Ratio), which is currently at 0.95 – the lowest value in six months. A value below 1 indicates that investors are mostly selling at a loss, which often signals seller exhaustion and an impending reversal.
Something similar was already observed in April: At that time, XRP recovered from $1.79 to $2.58 within a few weeks. According to BeInCrypto, a similar scenario could now arise with potential price targets between $3.10 and $3.35. At the same time, accumulation for long-term investors is declining, which is why a possible recovery could take time.
This is what analysts say about the future of the XRP token
While some market observers want to see the first signs of stabilization, others warn of further setbacks. Forbes analyzed several downward scenarios in a report: If the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) postpones or rejects the decision on an XRP ETF again, the confidence of institutional investors could dwindle. A further escalation of the Sino-American trade conflict could also put the market under renewed pressure.
Experienced chart technician Peter Brandt remains optimistic: According to TheStreet, he considers the long-term XRP chart to be “one of the clearest” in crypto history. He is supported by analysts like CredibleCrypto, who even see XRP at double-digit prices in the current cycle. Whether Ripple is on the verge of a sustained recovery or the next wave of sales is imminent will now depend crucially on whether the technical signals are confirmed and investor confidence returns.
Editorial team finanzen.net