BREAKING: XRP Holds $2 as Bitcoin Crashes Below $90K, But Can the Support Survive?

As Bitcoin fell sharply below $90K, the crypto market experienced another wave of panic. Despite the chaos, $XRP managed to hold the $2 level, making it one of the few major altcoins still trading near a psychological support zone.

XRP/USD 2-hour chart - TradingView

But the chart shows growing weakness — and if $Bitcoin continues to drop, XRP could struggle to keep its footing.

XRP PRICE ANALYSIS: $2 Support Is Being Tested

Based on the XRPUSD chart:

1. XRP Rejected From $2.20

• The green line at $2.20019 acted as strong resistance.
• Buyers attempted a breakout but failed, leading to a fast reversal.

2. XRP Is Sitting Directly on $2.00 Support

• The orange line at $2.00 is crucial.
• Candles show declining highs and increasing sell pressure.
• With Bitcoin dropping under $90K, XRP is now reacting to macro fear rather than its own strength.

3. Momentum Indicators Are Bearish

Your Stoch RSI reading:

• Blue: ~0.00
• Orange: ~2.42

This is extremely oversold, but more importantly:

• It has not yet curled upward
• Indicates sellers still dominate
• A larger bounce may need more time

This aligns with the red arrow path drawn on your chart.

POSSIBLE SCENARIO: Small Bounce → Larger Drop

The drawn red projection on your chart suggests:

1. A possible short-term relief bounce
2. Followed by a strong continuation down toward lower support levels
3. This is consistent with the market environment and XRP’s structure.

XRP/USD 2-hour chart - TradingView

XRP Price Prediction: NEXT TARGETS

If XRP loses the $2 level, these are the next strong areas:

🔸 First Downside Target: $1.80: 

• The next orange line on the chart marks $1.80000:
• A strong previous demand zone
• A natural target if $2 breaks
• Expect high volatility if this area is tested

🔸 Second Downside Target: $1.70–$1.72:

• There's liquidity around $1.70–$1.72
• This zone matches the bottom of the recent consolidation range

If Bitcoin collapses toward $82K, XRP could very easily revisit this level

Worst-Case (for now): $1.50 Zone

• Not shown on your chart, but relevant:
• A breakdown below $1.70 would open the door to $1.50–$1.55

This requires a stronger BTC crash and market-wide panic. Not the base case yet, but important to acknowledge