Ripple (XRP) is drawing concentrated market attention as it faces both expectations for expanded payment infrastructure and a short-term price correction trend. With selling pressure confirmed around the $1.70 level in the short term, whether XRP can hold the $1.35–$1.40 range during the upcoming correction has emerged as a key focal point.

■ Renewed Attention on ACI Worldwide–Ripple DLT Partnership Possibility

According to the virtual asset and global financial IT industries, the possibility of a distributed ledger technology (DLT) partnership between payment software firm ACI Worldwide and Ripple is being discussed again in the market. In particular, as movements continue to utilize DLT-based networks within payment infrastructures connected to the SWIFT environment, attention is focused on how Ripple's technology will expand its touchpoints with the existing financial system.

However, the fact that the relevant technology can be used in payment infrastructure must be distinguished from a direct increase in demand for the XRP token or a rise in its price. Whether financial institutions adopt the technology and the price of XRP formed in the virtual asset market are not variables that necessarily move in the same direction.

■ 'Crypto Rachel' Analysis: "$1.35–$1.40 Is the Short-Term Confirmation Zone"

On the price side, an analysis has emerged cautioning against the possibility of a short-term correction. Analyst 'Crypto Rachel,' active in the CoinMarketCap community, noted the pattern in which XRP was pushed back after facing strong resistance around $1.70.

In this analysis, the $1.35–$1.40 range was first presented as the price zone to confirm in the short term. If the trend stabilizes in this range, $1.43, $1.50, $1.58, and $1.62 were cited as price levels to watch in stages.

Conversely, the analysis suggests that even if upward momentum strengthens again, whether XRP breaks above $1.70 could serve as an important inflection point. Only after surpassing $1.70 and holding that level would there be room to examine the zone above $1.75. However, a cautious view was also presented that a trend reversal should not be judged based on a single temporary bullish candle.

In particular, this analyst views $1.26 as the key price level within the broader price structure. The perspective is that actually defending major price levels during the correction is more important than a short-term rebound.

■ A Period of Simultaneously Confirming Two Variables…"Technology Positives and Price Must Be Distinguished"

Ultimately, XRP stands at a point where it must simultaneously confirm two variables: expectations for expanded payment infrastructure and short-term price correction. While technology-related positive news may stimulate market sentiment, on the price side, the $1.70 resistance, the $1.35–$1.40 support candidate zone, and movements further below around $1.26 each need to be examined separately.

[This article is informational content based on publicly available materials and market analysis, and is not investment advice. Virtual assets are highly volatile, and technical price levels do not guarantee future prices. Responsibility for investment decisions and any resulting losses lies with the investor. AI was used for some sentences and data organization, with final review conducted by the editor.]