XRP holds steady near $2.46 as bearish pressure eases, breakout toward $2.7–$2.8 possible

XRP is stabilizing near $2.46 as downward selling momentum shows signs of weakening, according to CryptoQuant and Coinalyze data. The Taker Buy/Sell Ratio has rebounded from brief dips below 0.9, while Open Interest holds at $1.26 billion, indicating market consolidation. Funding rates have turned negative at -0.048%, suggesting declining bearish conviction in derivatives markets. A short-term breakout to $2.7–$2.8 could occur if price sustains above $2.45 and RSI rises past 45.