2026-01-08 09:23:34

XRP's performance at the beginning of the year was indeed eye-catching, but the momentum didn't last long. On January 7th, the price faced strong resistance around $2.28, then slid all the way down to $2.18, even testing lower. Ironically, this decline happened right after CNBC listed it as the "Best Trade of 2026"—it seems that even the most optimistic evaluations can't change the market's rhythm.

One important reason why XRP attracted so much attention at the start of the year is that its gains indeed outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum. Coupled with the continuous inflow into US spot ETFs, rising social media buzz, increased on-chain activity, and decreasing XRP holdings on exchanges, all these factors make it feel like "the chips are getting tighter."

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CodeAuditQueen

· 18h ago

Ha, it's the same narrative of "chips tightening" again. The problem is that on-chain activity data has never withstood close scrutiny, and the exchange outflow metric itself is flawed and easily exploited as an attack vector.

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RugDocScientist

· 01-09 14:06

CNBC smackdown scene, this is the curse of the media haha --- XRP is starting to perform again, just a few days ago it was still bragging --- Tight chips are tight, but the market doesn't cooperate, so who to blame --- 2.28 straight plunge, luckily I didn't chase the high --- Media endorsement has become a curse, this routine is too familiar --- On-chain activity warming up, but the price is the real truth --- Spot ETF attracting funds is real, but the result is still a sell-off, so ironic --- Bitcoin and Ethereum are rising so strongly, why is XRP so weak --- Exchanges reducing chips is just superficial, selling pressure is still selling pressure --- Another script where "experts are optimistic about stocks hitting the limit down"

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CryptoPhoenix

· 01-08 10:23

Another day of CNBC slapping us in the face, but this is exactly the test of faith. Falling from 2.28 to 2.18 looks embarrassing, but have you ever thought that this might be the formation of a bottom zone? The fundamentals like tight chips haven't changed, so why panic? A bear market shapes the mentality; let's treat this as emotional recovery and wait for the next wave of rebirth. ETF inflows, on-chain activity warming up... these signals are still there. Don't dismiss everything just because of a pullback—that's unprofessional. --- Conservation of energy: today's patience is tomorrow's interest. Do you believe it or not? --- Honestly, CNBC being optimistic is actually a bad sign. The market loves to go against you. Now that it's fallen, it feels more comfortable. --- Another day of full conviction. If you can stay clear-headed when you're not losing money this time, that's real skill.

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BearMarketBarber

· 01-08 09:53

Once again, CNBC has delivered a harsh blow, and I really can't smile... XRP's recent drop is indeed tough; the holdings are tight, but the market is just this capricious. No matter how loudly you hype, it’s useless; you still have to look at the charts. This is Web3. Today's best trade could be tomorrow's harvest for the new investors. High on-chain activity and still dropping? That's a bit absurd... ETF inflows can't stop the decline either; it's a bit funny.

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PerennialLeek

· 01-08 09:48

Haha, CNBC says the best trading results will soon crash the market, this is the crypto world after all. What's the big deal about XRP's tight chips? It's still falling below support. This wave is a bit awkward, things that were hyped up suddenly backstab. Spot ETF attracts money, but the market's words are what matter. It's the old trick of on-chain data being bullish and then reversing. Those trusting social media hype are probably trapped now. What if we beat BTC and ETH? Falling just as sharply, no hesitation. Are chips getting tighter? Then just wait for the crash... Why should Bitcoin stay stable while XRP has to kneel? That difference really hurts. ETF attracting money can't change the downward trend either; it's high time to see this clearly.

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NotFinancialAdviser

· 01-08 09:47

Can you really trust what CNBC says? It drops right after turning around, hilarious haha --- Tight chips, but can't resist the sell-off, just like that --- It's "best trade" again, and "chips getting tighter" again, I'm already tired of hearing it --- This wave of XRP is indeed awkward, pumped to the sky in the short term and then crashed down --- What does it mean if exchanges reduce XRP? Just routine operation before a pump --- What’s the use of spot ETF attracting funds? Retail investors still get cut as usual --- Beating BTC and ETH in gains, and the result? One word: run --- I just want to know who sold at the top on 2.28... --- On-chain activity warming up is good, but the price still speaks, brother

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IfIWereOnChain

· 01-08 09:34

CNBC's mouth is just outrageous, saying whatever, none of it hits the mark. No matter how tight the chips are, they can't resist dumping the market.

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