XRP Records Its Worst Performance Since April 2025, Falling Around 10% Throughout October Amid Market Consolidation

XRP closed October 2025 with negative performance, recording a decline of approximately 10%–12.5%, marking its worst monthly performance since April 2025. The downturn occurred amid a sluggish crypto market that failed to maintain the bullish momentum typically expected during the so-called “Uptober” period.

Several analysts believe XRP’s sharp decline was driven by a combination of macroeconomic, technical, and sentiment-based factors.
First, from a macroeconomic perspective, rising uncertainty in global monetary policy, persistent inflation concerns, and the potential for further interest rate hikes prompted investors to reduce exposure to risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Second, in terms of market performance, XRP lagged behind other major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Before the drop, the token had entered a consolidation phase within the range of US$2.80–US$3.00, but failed to convincingly break above the psychological resistance level of US$3.00.

From a technical and on-chain standpoint, chart structures indicated the formation of a descending triangle pattern that remained unbroken. Although the US$2.80 support zone held relatively strong, the token’s inability to break out of this formation signaled continued downside pressure.

This correction demonstrated that XRP was unable to capitalize on the typically positive momentum seen in October a period widely dubbed “Uptober” by the crypto community. With its market capitalization eroding by more than 10%, XRP’s weak performance highlighted the lack of strong buying pressure amid elevated volatility. Extreme price swings were also observed on October 10, when XRP experienced a sharp decline and massive liquidations, reinforcing pressure on key support levels.

For medium-term investors, this condition may present an opportunity for repositioning or buying at lower levels, though analysts caution that a clear upside reversal signal has yet to be confirmed.

Earlier, the market had shown optimism that October 2025 could be a positive month for XRP, particularly amid speculation surrounding a potential XRP-based ETF approval. However, reality painted a different picture  the month turned into a period of prolonged consolidation and rising selling pressure.  With a monthly performance between –10% and –12.5%, October marked XRP’s weakest month since April 2025, reminding market participants that the recovery trend still requires further confirmation, both technically and fundamentally.