XRP price starts December lower after a weak November, down nearly 13% for the month. Traders are cautious about December’s historical performance, with mixed results in recent years. Institutional demand from ETFs may influence XRP’s December trajectory, but long-term holders selling off could dampen gains.

Despite a strong performance in 2017, XRP’s December average gain of 69.6% is inflated. Recent years show more modest returns, with gains of 6.94% in 2024 and 1.62% in 2023. Institutional demand through ETFs could be the key factor determining XRP’s December performance.

XRP’s on-chain data reveals long-term holders reducing their balances, potentially impacting December’s price action. The distribution of supply across different holding periods shows a decrease in the 1–3 year cohort. A significant cost basis cluster at $2.445-$2.460 poses a resistance challenge for XRP.

The XRP price sits near $2.196, forming a double-bottom pattern supporting a short-term recovery. To establish a bullish trend, XRP must surpass key levels at $2.307 and $2.459. A close above $2.459 could pave the way for a move towards $2.60, aligning with technical and fundamental targets.

ETF flows and broader market movements could sway XRP’s December trajectory. A downturn in Bitcoin and Ethereum could lead XRP lower. A breach below $2.119 may expose the $1.772 support level. Depending on sustained ETF demand, XRP could break above $2.459 and target $2.60–$2.61, or follow Bitcoin’s direction lower.

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