XRP's price has dropped 4% to $2.55, reflecting a broader 2.2% decline in the cryptocurrency market. This downturn follows significant profit-taking after XRP's recent surge, with over $1.48 billion realized in profits on Dec. 17, while whale activity remains strong, adding 800 million XRP. Resistance at $2.60 persists, and if it holds, XRP could aim for higher targets, but bearish momentum is increasing, risking a drop below the $2.35 support level.