Ripple Price Forecast: XRP extends decline as returning ETF inflows fail to lift outlook

• XRP falls toward the $1.30 critical support area as macroeconomic uncertainty grips the broader crypto market.
• US-listed XRP spot ETFs recorded $5 million in inflows on Thursday, falling short of the tailwind needed for recovery.
• XRP flips the 200-day EMA into resistance as falling momentum indicators weigh on price action.

Ripple (XRP) falls below $1.33 on Friday, marking the third consecutive day of declines. The token continues to track the broader cryptocurrency market downturn, with investors closely monitoring heightened macroeconomic uncertainty ahead of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) release and next week’s Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy decision.

“With CPI this afternoon and the FOMC next week, the next few sessions will determine whether investors are right to challenge policymakers, or whether policymakers respond with more force than the market currently expects,” Crypto Finance analysts said in a written comment.

XRP capital inflows return

US-listed spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded inflows of approximately 5$ million on Thursday, extending the bullish streak for three days. SoSoValue data shows cumulative inflows holding at $1.7 billion, while net assets under management average $1.45 billion, signaling persistent risk-on appetite. Sustained ETF inflows could help insulate XRP from macro-driven volatility and improve the likelihood of a near-term rebound.