XRP Flashes Multiple Buy Signals Even as Struggle Near $1.30 Continues

By CryptoPotato | Created at 2026-10-16 04:16:42 | Updated at 2026-10-16 05:10:34 1 hour ago

Could XRP be nearing a turning point? Ali Martinez has flagged buy signals, but the token may still revisit $1.25 before recovering.

Crypto markets came under fresh pressure on Thursday morning. XRP was caught in the sell-off as it briefly slipped below $1.3 before clawing its way back above that level.

Fresh data suggests that woes for the crypto asset may not be over in the short term, but the broader picture remains strong.

Possible Bottom?

XRP could see another dip before making a stronger recovery, according to Ali Martinez. The token appears to be moving within a parallel channel on the hourly chart. The analyst is watching the $1.25 level for a potential buying opportunity. If XRP bounces from there, the price could climb toward $1.42. A stronger move could push it toward the channel’s upper boundary at $1.6.

Separately, Martinez flagged multiple buy signals on XRP’s chart, which hinted that a local bottom could be forming. The token has flashed a Sequential 13, followed by a TD 9 and an Aggressive 13. ChartNerd, meanwhile, identified $1.5 as the level XRP needs to clear for a stronger move higher. A break could put $1.8 and $2 in focus.

On the institutional front, US-listed spot XRP ETFs attracted $740,410 on October 14 after three consecutive days of zero net flows. Bitwise’s fund was the sole beneficiary. So far this month, the ETFs have pulled in $12.8 million.

Zooming Out

Ripple is expanding its Wall Street presence, with Ripple Prime now offering swap financing for leveraged ETF strategies through its prime brokerage platform. The move comes after an expanded partnership with hedge fund manager Brevan Howard, which aims to broaden services for hedge funds and investment managers.

Meanwhile, Standard Chartered has launched custody support for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin through its DIFC branch in Dubai, which added another institutional link through its partnership with LMAX Group.