XRP on the Brink of Collapse: Hints Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager

The cryptocurrency market is once again under pressure as XRP struggles to stay above key resistance levels. Now trading at $1.82, it’s down nearly 50% from its yearly high, raising concerns among investors. 

With economic uncertainty growing and bearish signals flashing, billionaire investor Ray Dalio has issued a chilling warning—he believes the global economy is on the verge of a massive collapse

Ray Dalio Warns of Economic Collapse

Renowned hedge fund manager Ray Dalio has issued a stark warning about an impending economic collapse. He points to skyrocketing global debt, especially in the U.S., where national debt has now crossed $36.7 trillion. Additionally, a widening budget deficit could further strain financial markets.

Dalio’s warning is bad news for investors in stocks and cryptocurrencies like XRP, which often follow the same market trends. His concerns come as U.S. stock markets face steep losses, with the Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 sinking fast. 

In just a few days, investors have lost over $10 trillion, while the crypto market has taken a $1.5 trillion hit. If the economy continues to weaken, XRP could be in for a rough ride.

Positive Signs for XRP

Even though XRP is struggling right now, it still has strong growth potential. Ripple Labs, the company behind XRP, is working to improve global payments and compete with the SWIFT system, which banks currently use for international transactions. 

At the same time, the SEC is reviewing several applications for XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). If approved, these ETFs could bring in big investors and drive up XRP’s value.

In a promising prediction, Standard Chartered predicts XRP could surpass Ethereum in market capitalization within five years, with its price possibly reaching $12.50 by 2028.

XRP Price at Risk

As of now, XRP is trading around $1.82, reflecting a drop of 7% seen in the last 24 hours, with a market cap hitting $105.9 billion. Looking at the technical analysis, XRP has formed a head and shoulders pattern, a technical indicator often associated with potential price declines. 

The “head” of this pattern is identified at $3.43, with “shoulders” around $3. The price has dipped below the neckline at approximately $1.9195, aligning with the 50% Fibonacci retracement level. 

This movement suggests a possible further decline, with the next support level projected near $1.062.