XRP MARKET UPDATE — CONSOLIDATION ABOVE KEY SUPPORT 📊 Current Snapshot XRP is currently trading around $1.3618, reflecting a -3.49% decline over the past 24 hours. 24-hour trading volume stands near $33.48 million USDT, indicating moderate activity during the recent pullback. After recently touching a high near $1.432, price has retraced toward the $1.35 support zone, where buyers are attempting to stabilize momentum. 📈 Technical Structure — Triangle Compression Phase XRP is forming a contracting triangle pattern, with: 🔼 Resistance: ~$1.408 🔽 Immediate Support: ~$1.35 🔽 Key Fibonacci Support: ~$1.33 This structure suggests energy is building for a potential breakout move. 🔹 Bullish Scenario If XRP holds above $1.35–$1.33 and breaks cleanly above $1.408, upside targets extend toward: • $1.45 • $1.50 Short liquidations could accelerate momentum if resistance flips into support. 🔹 Bearish Scenario A decisive breakdown below $1.3515 increases downside risk toward: • $1.308 • $1.30 • Potentially $1.11 if broader weakness expands Loss of the $1.30–$1.25 cluster would shift short-term bias bearish. 🐋 Whale Activity & Institutional Flow On-chain data shows wallets holding 100,000+ XRP control approximately 83.7% of total supply, indicating significant accumulation among large holders. Despite recent profit-taking (~$207M in 24 hours), whale dominance suggests strategic positioning rather than distribution panic. Institutional participation also remains visible: • US Spot XRP ETF recorded ~$6.97M net inflow (March 2, 2026) • Total XRP ETF AUM exceeds $1.02B • Historical cumulative inflows surpass $1.24B These flows provide medium-term structural support. 📊 Broader Sentiment & Risk Zones Some analysts highlight a potential deep correction “Death Zone” between $0.64–$0.77 in extreme bearish conditions. While distant from current price, it represents a long $BTC

Solid Intel: AUDD obtains ASIC AFSL, compliant AUD stablecoin available for banks on XRPLChainCatcher reports that Solid Intel states Australia has granted a license for a "regulated digital dollar" on the XRP Ledger, allowing banks to use compliant Australian dollar stablecoins for on-chain transactions.Related information shows that the Australian dollar stablecoin AUDD (issued by AUDC) previously received an AFSL license from ASIC to provide non-cash payment facilities. AUDD can be used across multiple chains, including XRPL.