According to a recent BitWise report, The value of XRP is not only theoretical – it stems from measurable functions within the XRP whides.
This includes transaction costs that are permanently burned, which serve as a slow but steady deflatory force; Reserve requirements that help prevent network spam; And more importantly, the role of XRP as a bridge currency in cross -border payments.

Source: Bitwise Investments
It emphasized that although the fire speed and the reserve mechanism are modest today, their impact could be considerably scaled with increased network consumption.
Nevertheless, the report pointed out that the true potential of XRP is in facilitating liquidity in a large, active ecosystem.
Assembling sales pressure undermines the basic principles
Despite the utilities -bound appreciation, XRP stands for a considerable bearish sentiment in the short term. Data from Coinglass has shown a steady decrease in the long/short ratio since the end of April, which fall under 0.90 by 6 May.

Source: Coinglass
This shift indicates the growing dominance of short positions, which suggests that traders are increasingly betting against token.
The weakening ratio shows Marktscepsis – even if the core use of XRP remains intact, the speculative pressure on the price is not basic principles.
XRP -Price views
XRP was traded within a tight reach, with a price promotion that floats around $ 2.14 on the press.
The RSI was at 47.55, suggested neutral momentum, while the MACD hinted on a potential Bearish crossover while the blue signal line drops under the orange.

Source: TradingView
According to Ali MartinezZ, the most important levels to view are $ 2.00 and $ 2.26. A decisive daily closure outside of this reach could determine the next large trend.
With recent sales pressure and weakening momentum, a break below $ 2.00 can cause further losses.
Conversely, an outbreak above $ 2.26 Bullish could revive and the prices can push the prices higher.
