The recovery in the cryptocurrency markets on the last trading day of the week brought about a remarkable rise in the XRP price. XRP, which ended its two-day series of declines, moved towards significant levels in a short time as investors regained their risk appetite. Global macroeconomic data, ETF expectations and Ripple 
$1.92 Institutional steps from the front stood out as the main factors behind this rise.
Macro Data and ETF Prospects Give Power to XRP
The XRP price rose rapidly from $ 1.77 on Friday to $ 1.92, reversing the negative atmosphere in the market. This move is not unique to XRP; An upward trend was also observed in the overall crypto market. Consumer confidence and inflation data announced in the USA came in calmer than expected, supporting investors’ turn to risky assets. According to data published by the University of Michigan, consumer confidence increased to 52.9 in December. Although this increase was limited, it created a positive perception in the markets.
The continuing downward trend in inflation strengthened the expectation that the US Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in 2026. This expectation created a supportive basis, especially for assets with high interest rate sensitivity, such as cryptocurrencies. In the case of XRP, ETF optimism came to the fore. The fact that XRP-focused ETFs have seen fund inflows for 31 days without interruption shows that investor confidence is maintained. Ripple’s recent steps towards corporate infrastructure also reinforce this optimism.
In addition to these developments, the recovery in the overall crypto market is accompanied by Bitcoin. 
$88,145.74maintaining its course close to the 100 thousand dollar level and Ethereum 
$2,975.58‘s strong stance kept the interest in altcoins alive. The corporate news flow, especially seen in major altcoins, ensures that investors stay in the market.
What Do the Drastic Drop in Volume and Technical Levels Say?
XRP continued its rise on Saturday and reached $1,957 in intraday transactions. However, despite the price increase, the sharp decrease in transaction volume is noteworthy. According to CoinMarketCap data, XRP’s transaction volume in the last 24 hours decreased by 42 percent to 2.8 billion dollars. This shows that investors are cautious about the rise and adopt a “wait-and-see” approach.
This rise, which comes with low volume, is interpreted in two different ways. According to one view, the lack of volume indicates that the rally may remain weak; According to the other view, if strong buyers return to the market, a much sharper rise may be paved the way. From a technical perspective, XRP forming a double bottom formation at $1.77 indicates a possible trend reversal. If this formation is confirmed, the price can be expected to test the $2 level again. In upward movements, the $2.15 and $2.58 levels stand out as important resistance points.
The recent rise in XRP is not just about short-term price movements; It offers a multi-layered picture supported by macroeconomic expectations, ETF flows and Ripple’s institutional strategies. However, the significant decline in trading volume indicates that investors are not yet clear on a strong direction. Possible increases in volume in the coming days will be decisive for XRP’s permanence above $ 2.
