October 13th 2026, 8:01 AM
XRP Outperforms Tech Stocks Amid Asian Market Sell-Off, Eyes $1.44 Support
Key Summary
XRP price holds steady near $1.38, defying broader market sell-off, as traders weigh near-term support and resistance levels, with a bullish case emerging if buyers defend $1.44, and a bearish case if $1.35 fails
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XRP Price Analysis
XRP price fell to $1.38, losing 2.5% over 24 hours, while Asian risk assets were under pressure, and South Korea’s KOSPI fell more than 6% amid the bullish prediction earlier.Key Levels to Watch
The immediate question is whether relative strength attracts buyers or simply delays a broader risk-driven pullback. The levels matter more than the headline.Near-Term Outlook
At $1.38, XRP sits near the upper edge of the $1.35–$1.38 support area. It is in a range-bound to bearish structure, with price below the nearby moving-average resistance.Broader Upside Markers
The broader upside markers are $1.61 and $1.69, but neither is in play without a clear reclaim of resistance.Base, Bull, and Bear Cases
Base case: XRP consolidates between roughly $1.35 and $1.44 while traders assess whether the equity selloff spreads. Bull case: buyers defend $1.3798 and push through $1.4441. Bear case: a close below $1.3520 weakens the structure and exposes further downside; the $1.20 support scenario frames the risk beyond the immediate range.#XRP#AsianMarkets#Crypto#US