XRP Price Prediction Next Week

What will XRP price be next week?

Next week’s XRP price depends on short-term market structure, liquidity, and catalyst risk (BTC regime, macro events, legal headlines). This forecast gives base/bull/bear ranges plus key levels and clear confirmation/invalidation triggers for each scenario.

Forecast Window (UTC): Monday, January 20, 2026 00:00 UTC → Sunday, January 26, 2026 23:59 UTC

Last Updated: January 14, 2026, 15:00 UTC | See Update Log below

Next Week Forecast Range (Jan 20-26, 2026):

Base Range: $2.10 – $2.40
Bull Extension: $2.45 – $2.70 (if resistance breaks with confirmation)
Bear Extension: $1.85 – $2.00 (if support fails)

Key Levels Snapshot:

Primary Support: $2.00 – $2.05 zone
Primary Resistance: $2.35 – $2.40 zone
Invalidation: Daily close below $1.90 shifts to bear scenario

What to Watch Next Week:

BTC regime (key levels: $100K support, $108K resistance)
Macro calendar (Fed speakers, housing data)
ETF flow momentum and institutional activity
Ripple partnership/adoption announcements
Funding rate and OI changes (squeeze risk)
Volatility regime (compression vs expansion)

For the complete forecasting framework, see the XRP price prediction methodology.

Next Week’s XRP Forecast at a Glance (Ranges + Scenarios)

Scenario	Range	Trigger	Confirmation	Invalidation
Base	$2.10-$2.40	Trend continuation; range holds	Support zone defended	Daily close below $1.90
Bull	$2.45-$2.70	Break above $2.40 resistance	Daily close above + volume	Rejection and close below $2.35
Bear	$1.85-$2.00	Break below $2.00 support	Daily close below zone	Reclaim and close above $2.05

Base Scenario (Highest Probability)

The base scenario expects XRP to trade within the $2.10-$2.40 range next week:

Current trend structure remains intact
BTC stays in the $100K-$108K range
No major catalyst or regulatory surprise
ETF flows remain steady to positive

Bull Scenario (Breakout Conditions + Confirmations)

Bull scenario requires a confirmed break of the $2.35-$2.40 resistance:

BTC breaks above $108K with momentum
Strong ETF inflows or positive Ripple news
Daily close above $2.40 with elevated volume
Retest of broken resistance holds as support

Bear Scenario (Breakdown Conditions + Risk Controls)

Bear scenario activates on a confirmed break of the $2.00-$2.05 support:

BTC breaks below $100K with follow-through
Macro shifts to risk-off (unexpected data, geopolitical)
ETF outflows accelerate
Daily close below $1.90

Key Levels for Next Week (Support, Resistance, Invalidation)

Zone	Level	Why It Matters	Confirmation	Risk Signal
Support 1	$2.00-$2.05	50-day MA; multiple prior bounces	Bounce + hold above	Wick below $2.00
Support 2	$1.85-$1.90	Major swing low; structural support	Bounce on volume	Close below
Resistance 1	$2.35-$2.40	200-day EMA; recent rejection zone	Daily close above	Rejection wick
Resistance 2	$2.60-$2.70	December highs; supply zone	Break + retest holds	Fail at zone

Primary Support Zone

The $2.00-$2.05 zone is the most important support for next week. It confluences with the 50-day moving average and has been defended multiple times. A bounce from this zone with follow-through confirms the base scenario remains valid.

Primary Resistance Zone

The $2.35-$2.40 zone is primary resistance. The 200-day EMA runs through this area. A daily close above $2.40 with volume would shift probability toward the bull scenario. For detailed level analysis, see the XRP technical analysis hub.

Invalidation Level and “What Changes Next”

The base scenario is invalidated by a daily close below $1.90. This level break signals that $2.00 support has failed and the bear scenario ($1.85-$2.00 range) becomes the primary path. If invalidation occurs, watch for $1.77-$1.80 as the next major support.

Drivers That Matter Next Week (Catalyst Window)

Bitcoin and Market Regime (Risk-On/Risk-Off)

Bitcoin sets the market’s risk regime. XRP’s next-week path is heavily influenced by BTC:

BTC above $108K: Risk-on; XRP bull scenario probability increases
BTC $100K-$108K: Neutral; XRP base scenario most likely
BTC below $100K: Risk-off; XRP bear scenario probability increases

Macro Events Calendar (Rates, CPI/Jobs, Liquidity)

Tuesday, Jan 21: US Existing Home Sales – economic sentiment gauge
Thursday, Jan 23: Initial Jobless Claims – labor market health
Ongoing: Fed speaker commentary; any inflation surprise data

For full catalyst tracking, see the XRP catalysts hub.

Ripple/XRP Headline Risk (SEC/Legal)

No major legal events scheduled for next week (settlement completed August 2025). Monitor for unexpected regulatory developments or legislative progress that could shift sentiment. See the SEC lawsuit impact hub for ongoing context.

ETF Narrative and Market Access Sentiment

ETF flow momentum matters for next week. Strong inflows support bullish scenarios; persistent outflows increase bear probability. Monitor daily ETF flow reports. See the XRP ETF impact hub for detailed analysis.

Liquidity and Derivatives Positioning (Funding/OI)

Funding rates and open interest affect next-week volatility. Elevated OI + extreme funding increases squeeze risk and can widen forecast ranges. Current conditions show moderate positioning without extreme readings. See the XRP sentiment and liquidity hub for detailed metrics.

Setups and Scenarios (How to Use the Levels)

If Price Holds Support (Base/Bull Transition)

If XRP bounces from the $2.00-$2.05 support zone:

Base scenario remains valid; expect range continuation
Watch for momentum toward $2.35-$2.40 resistance
Bull transition triggers on daily close above $2.40

If Price Rejects Resistance (Base/Bear Transition)

If XRP rejects at the $2.35-$2.40 resistance zone:

Base scenario continues if support holds
Watch for retest of $2.00-$2.05 support
Bear transition triggers on daily close below $1.90

Volatility Expansion vs Compression (Range Rules)

If volatility expands (ATR spike, liquidations, BTC key level break), forecast ranges widen. If compression continues (low ATR, tightening Bollinger Bands), expect the base range to hold until a catalyst triggers expansion. See XRP’s ABC wave pattern analysis for current structure context.

Methodology (Excerpt)

Next-week forecasts are built using the same Entity-Attribute-Value framework as all VTrader XRP forecasts. We combine technical structure (support/resistance levels, trend structure), sentiment and liquidity signals (funding, OI, order book depth), and catalyst windows (macro calendar, legal/regulatory developments). Scenarios are expressed as ranges with clear triggers, confirmations, and invalidation conditions. Updates occur at least weekly and after any major market-structure break or catalyst event. For the complete methodology, see the XRP price prediction methodology hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the XRP price prediction for next week reliable?

Short-term forecasts are probabilistic. Reliability improves when the forecast is expressed as ranges and scenarios with clear triggers and invalidation levels. Treat it as an updateable risk framework, not a guaranteed outcome.

What dates count as ‘next week’ for a crypto market that trades 24/7?

Define ‘next week’ as the next 7-day window in UTC (or clearly state the site timezone). Display the forecast window (start/end timestamps) on the page to remove ambiguity.

What are the key support and resistance levels for XRP next week?

The key levels are the closest high-liquidity zones where price recently reacted on the daily/weekly timeframe. This page lists a primary support zone, a primary resistance zone, and the invalidation level that changes the base scenario.

What could move XRP price the most next week?

The biggest movers are usually Bitcoin regime shifts, major liquidity changes (derivatives positioning/flows), and headline risk (legal/regulation, ETF narratives). Macro surprises can also change risk sentiment quickly.

How does Bitcoin’s trend affect XRP next week?

Bitcoin often sets the market’s risk regime. If BTC breaks key levels or volatility spikes, XRP can follow. Use BTC regime as context for XRP scenarios rather than a single-cause explanation.

How do macro events (rates, inflation, jobs) impact XRP in the short term?

Macro surprises can shift risk appetite and liquidity. In risk-off regimes, rallies can fade quickly; in risk-on regimes, breakouts can follow through. The catalyst calendar should list the week’s major events and how they map to scenarios.

Can Ripple or SEC/legal news change the next-week forecast quickly?

Yes. Legal/regulatory headlines can reprice risk immediately. That’s why the page includes a ‘headline risk’ section and links to the SEC/legal hub for ongoing context.

What does ‘invalidation’ mean in a next-week forecast?

Invalidation is the price level or condition that proves the base setup is no longer valid—often a decisive break of a key support/resistance zone. When invalidation occurs, the forecast should state which scenario becomes most likely next.

Should I use next-week or next-month predictions for planning?

Use next-week for tactical decisions and short holding periods. Use next-month for a more stable planning horizon. If you’re unsure, start with next-month and use next-week to refine entries and risk.

How often is the next-week XRP forecast updated?

It should be updated at least weekly and also after any major market-structure break or catalyst event. A visible ‘Last updated’ timestamp plus a short update log keeps the hub fresh without creating duplicate pages.

Where can I find the XRP 2026 forecast if I’m planning longer-term?

If you’re planning beyond a week, use the 2026 year hub and the 2026 monthly pages for a structured roadmap. Those pages provide wider scenario ranges, key higher-timeframe levels, and catalyst windows.

Update Log

Date/Time (UTC)	What Changed
Jan 14, 2026, 15:00	Initial next-week forecast published for Jan 20-26. Base range $2.10-$2.40. Primary support $2.00-$2.05, resistance $2.35-$2.40.
—	Future updates will be logged here

Steve Gregory

Steve Gregory is a lawyer in the United States who specializes in licensing for cryptocurrency companies and products. Steve began his career as an attorney in 2015 but made the switch to working in cryptocurrency full time shortly after joining the original team at Gemini Trust Company, an early cryptocurrency exchange based in New York City. Steve then joined CEX.io and was able to launch their regulated US-based cryptocurrency. Steve then went on to become the CEO at currency.com when he ran for four years and was able to lead currency.com to being fully acquired in 2025.

XRP Price Prediction Next Week: Short-Term Forecast, Scenarios, and Key Levels

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