XRP Down Nearly 15% This Year as Experts Predict Sideways Price Action

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XRP is down about 14.6% since the start of the year, trading near $1.84 amid weak momentum across the altcoin market. Posidonia21 Capital Partners CEO Jesus Perez expects XRP to remain range-bound rather than begin a strong new trend as the calendar turns.

Perez noted that XRP’s performance will likely hinge more on market sentiment and sustained narratives than major fundamental changes. He added that the lack of a clear yield or staking mechanism remains a disadvantage compared to competing crypto assets.

As uncertainty persists, XRP’s near-term outlook remains cautious.