XRP held above its April stress zone on May 26 despite a surge in selling pressure on Binance that reached a two-month high. At 5:38 p.m., the token traded at $1.33156 after extending a broader pullback across the crypto market.
Two-Month Sell Pressure Peak
Sell orders on Binance, the world's largest exchange by volume, hit levels not seen in two months. The spike in offers pushed XRP's price lower but failed to break the key support zone established in early April. Traders watched as the token absorbed the selling without collapsing below that floor.
Holding the Line
The April stress zone has acted as a psychological and technical barrier since last month. XRP's ability to remain above it, even under intense selling pressure, suggests buyers are still willing to step in at that level. Whether that resolve holds depends on whether the selling continues or eases in the coming days.
Broader Pullback Context
The move lower is part of a wider market correction that has dragged many cryptocurrencies down from recent highs. XRP's decline mirrors that of rivals, but its resilience at the stress zone sets it apart. The token has not yet given up the ground it gained during the rally that started in the spring.
What comes next is unclear. If selling on Binance persists and pushes XRP below the April stress zone, the token could face a sharper drop. For now, the line holds — but traders are watching the order books closely.
