XRP briefly reclaimed the $1.50 level last week as optimism surrounding the US Clarity Act and rising institutional ETF inflows boosted market confidence. However, the rally quickly lost momentum as broader cryptocurrency market caution returned. XRP rally fades as broader market sentiment weakens XRP surged last week after investors reacted positively to growing momentum behind US crypto regulation and another wave of institutional inflows into XRP-focused exchange-traded funds. The token temporarily climbed above the key psychological resistance level at $1.50, fueling expectations that Ripple could be resuming its broader bullish trend following months of uneven price action. However, the breakout proved short-lived. XRP later retreated below the $1.40 region as traders took profits and overall risk appetite across the digital asset market weakened again. Institutional demand for XRP has continued to strengthen despite the recent price pullback. According to data from CoinGlass , XRP spot ETFs have already attracted nearly $95 million in net inflows so far this month, surpassing April’s total inflows of approximately $81.6 million. Last week reportedly generated around $60.5 million in fresh inflows, marking the strongest weekly performance for XRP ETFs since late December. After an initial surge following their launch, XRP ETFs experienced weaker demand during the first quarter of 2026 as broader crypto markets struggled and investor sentiment deteriorated. March became the first month to record net outflows, sparking concerns that institutional appetite for XRP exposure was fading. However, sentiment improved sharply in April and accelerated further in May as regulatory optimism and renewed market participation returned. Cumulative net inflows into XRP ETFs have now climbed to a record high of $1.39 billion, reinforcing signs that institutional interest in Ripple remains resilient despite ongoing market volatility. Despite improving institutional demand and regulatory developments, XRP remains heavily influenced by broader market sentiment and macroeconomic conditions. The inability to sustain gains above $1.50 suggests traders remain cautious amid ongoing volatility across Bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency market. For now, ETF inflows and regulatory progress continue to provide long-term support for Ripple, but near-term price action may remain highly dependent on broader risk appetite across digital assets. XRP price outlook: XRP risks deeper pullbacks XRP remained under pressure on Monday, trading near the $1.40 level as bearish technical indicators continued to signal limited upside potential in the near term. XRP continues to maintain a bearish short-term structure as price action stays below the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). The token is currently facing immediate resistance below the 50-day EMA around $1.41. Momentum indicators continue to support the cautious outlook. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains below the neutral 50 level and currently hovers near 40, indicating that the bearish momentum is getting stronger. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator remains below the zero line, reinforcing ongoing bearish momentum and suggesting that upside recovery attempts may remain limited in the near term. If the rally resumes, XRP’s first important resistance level sits at the 50-day EMA near $1.41. A successful breakout above that level could open the door for a move toward the upper boundary of the descending channel near $1.44. If the bulls extend the rally, stronger resistance zones emerge at the 100-day EMA around $1.48 and the longer-term 200-day EMA near $1.69. However, if the selloff persists, traders would be closely watching the key horizontal support zone near $1.30. A decisive breakdown below that level could trigger a deeper sell-off and expose XRP to additional downside within its broader bearish market structure. The post Can XRP reclaim $1.50 as ETF inflows and crypto optimism return? appeared first on Invezz
