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XRP consolidated between $2.40 and $2.13 last week after testing the $2 psychological support on December 20. Analysts say that closing above $2.30 is critical in the short term. CW said there is a "buy wall" between $2.20-$2.23 and that if this support is broken, the price could fall. Dom emphasized that XRP is stronger than other crypto assets but that it should return to the $2.30 level. Open interest in the XRP futures market has fallen by 54%, indicating that liquidity is decreasing. Share your views in the comments.