Last week, XRP failed to break through $1.60, with the price retreating to the $1.35-$1.40 range, down about 8%. Analyst Sam Daodu pointed out that the short-term rebound of #xrp is weak for three main reasons:

1. Bitcoin still dominates—BTC's market share is as high as 58%, and funds have not shifted to altcoins, making it difficult for XRP to rise independently in the short term.

2. Large holders continue to take profits—since the peak in July 2025, whales have sold approximately $6 billion of XRP, and selling pressure remains.

3. Holding loss pressure—60% of holders have costs higher than the current price, close to $1.44, and the price may be sold off as soon as it reaches the breakeven point.

The ETF's absorption capacity is limited, and capital inflow is slow; however, if the potential regulatory catalyst, the "CLARITY Act," is implemented, it may promote institutional adoption and price upward movement. Overall, before the change of multiple factors, the short-term increase of XRP may still be limited, and the price is likely to hover around $1.35-$1.45.