Why Is XRP Price Dumping Despite the Ripple Win Over the SEC?

The price of XRP has seen a 14% decline in the past 4 days, leaving many investors confused about why a significant legal victory hasn't translated to price gains.

The price of XRP has seen a 14% decline in the past 4 days, leaving many investors confused about why a significant legal victory hasn’t translated to price gains.

The analysis comes from a popular YouTube creator NCashOfficial, who has more than 201 thousand subscribers on YouTube. In his recent video “Ripple XRP Holders This Is Why XRP Isn’t PUMPING | Pay Attention,” Nick breaks down several factors contributing to XRP’s disappointing performance.

Other Major Ripple and XRP Updates Haven’t Sparked Price Movement

Despite major updates like Trump signing an executive order to modernize payments and the XRP lawsuit being settled, XRP price hasn’t pumped as many investors expected.

According to Nick, announcements don’t guarantee immediate price action, especially in a bearish macro environment. This disconnect between positive developments and price movement has been particularly frustrating for long-term holders who anticipated a dramatic surge following regulatory clarity.

The XRP case is officially settled as of March 25, and although this was expected to be a bullish catalyst for XRP, Nick reminds viewers that settlement isn’t an instant ticket to $10–$15 XRP. He explains that the lawsuit conclusion is part of a larger, long-term puzzle that will take time to fully materialize in terms of market value.

Crypto Market Performance in Context

Comparing XRP price to Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, ADA, Solana, and Dogecoin, Nick points out that XRP is actually performing better, yet sentiment remains negative. He challenges holders on why they expected explosive gains instantly, which may not be realistic given broader market conditions.

Nick attributes the negative price action to ongoing tariff discussions and global trade tensions, not crypto fundamentals. He notes that the market downturn began around January and worsened with announcements in late March, making the environment hostile for bullish movements regardless of project-specific developments.

According to Nick, crypto, including XRP, is still heavily tied to traditional finance (TradFi). Until crypto decouples from the stock market, he believes economic uncertainties like tariffs will continue impacting it. This correlation means that approximately $1.7 trillion was wiped from markets in March, with only a brief addition of $1.35 trillion, illustrating the extreme volatility driven by macro events.

What’s Next for XRP Investors?

Nick discusses ongoing speculation about April 2nd being a potentially pivotal date for tariff resolutions. He warns that market uncertainty remains high, with analysts predicting more volatility rather than relief. This timing creates additional pressure on all markets, including cryptocurrencies.

The analyst highlights that institutional capital is backing out while retail investors continue “buying the dip.” He explains that this divergence in investor strategy creates additional market pressure, and there’s a high risk of “catching a falling knife” if investing prematurely before a true bottom forms.

For those wondering what action to take, Nick advises patience. He recommends waiting for a market floor to form before investing additional capital. Nick prefers entering a trend later with confirmation rather than trying to guess bottoms in uncertain conditions.

The numbers tell a compelling story: XRP dropped to 23.7 cents after only a minor pump following the lawsuit settlement, underscoring what Nick describes as the non-correlation between legal wins and immediate price hikes. Meanwhile, approximately $6 billion has been pulled from US equity funds, showing a lack of global confidence in the current economic direction, which Nick explains heavily affects crypto markets as well.