A strong close could set the stage for position builds targeting $0.56–$0.58 by early next week. Conversely, failing to hold $2.80 would invite renewed selling pressure, with an immediate downside risk toward the $2.73 support level. A rapid correction below this level could drag XRP back toward $2.60, potentially retesting deeper support at $2.40 if market conditions further deteriorate. The XRP rally coincides with heightened geopolitical uncertainty and the ongoing U.S. government shutdown , which has driven investors toward both digital and traditional safe havens. Gold’s rise to $3,900/oz and Bitcoin’s push toward $120,000 underscore this macro narrative. XRP’s classification as a “quasi-safe-haven altcoin,” due to its established network and lower volatility relative to smaller tokens, has drawn renewed capital flows from institutional desks seeking diversification. Volatility metrics show an uptick in implied move risk, adding spice to the XRP price forecast this week. If options markets price higher swings, spot traders may capitalize on rapid price tests of resistance zones.