The analysis begins by acknowledging recent market choppiness, but highlights positive fundamental developments for XRP. Over a five-day period from December 8th to December 12th, XRP Spot ETFs recorded approximately $90 million in net inflows, a fundamentally positive indicator. Technically, the XRPUSDT pair has displayed a 'momentum initiative candle' on the 4-hour chart, signifying either incoming leverage or significant short covering. Historically, such candles have often preceded bullish momentum, pushing the price towards the upper bounds of its trading range. Current sentiment around XRP is noted as weak within the community, but the analysis projects that bullish momentum for XRPUSDT, defined as a move towards the top of its current range, could see prices rally from approximately $2.04 to $2.12, and subsequently to $2.20. Sustained consolidation within this range, particularly with strong support holding at $2.00, could lead to further rallies towards $2.40 and $2.60 over the remainder of 2025 and into 2026. For the XRPBTC pair, despite a slight bounce, historical patterns suggest a potential for further downward spikes relative to Bitcoin, indicating a short-term bearish outlook for XRP's performance against BTC. However, the analysis maintains that the $2.00 support level for XRPUSDT is robust and should hold, fostering a rally towards the $2.12-$2.20 resistance zone unless significant bearish news emerges. A breach below $1.97 for XRPUSDT would invalidate the immediate bullish short-term projection within the defined range.