An artificial intelligence model is projecting that XRP is likely to remain subdued and trade below the $2 spot level heading into March.
Notably, the cryptocurrency has struggled in recent weeks after being impacted by the widespread market sell-off led by Bitcoin (BTC). To this end, the asset continues to trade below the $1.50 level.
Regarding the price outlook, Finbold turned to OpenAI’s ChatGPT for possible XRP price outcomes on March 1.
In this case, ChatGPT expects the token to trade between $1.35 and $1.75 on March 1, with a midpoint near $1.55 if moderately positive market conditions persist.
In a bullish scenario, improved sentiment and higher trading volumes could lift XRP toward $1.70 to $1.90. A break above short-term resistance, potential short squeezes, and a bullish crossover on shorter-term moving averages could attract momentum traders and amplify gains.
Under a neutral outlook, XRP may consolidate between $1.35 and $1.55, reflecting range-bound trading between support near $1.30 and resistance around $1.50 without a major catalyst.
ChatGPT noted that XRP often tracks broader cryptocurrency market trends, so a flat market could keep price action contained.
In a bearish case, sustained selling pressure and weaker market conditions could push XRP toward $1.10 to $1.30, especially if key support levels break and risk-off sentiment intensifies.
Overall, the 15-day window leading up to March 1 is relatively short in crypto markets. While sharp moves are possible, they are less likely without significant news or a shift in investor sentiment. Resistance remains clustered around $1.50 to $1.60, with support near $1.30 to $1.35, framing the near-term outlook.
XRP fundamentals
Indeed, despite XRP relying on broader market sentiment, token investors will be banking on major Ripple-related developments to trigger possible price growth.
In this line, the company’s aggressive expansion strategy and continued focus on ecosystem development could provide fresh fundamentals for an XRP rally, even as the token remains about 60% below its all-time high.
For instance, Chief Executive Officer Brad Garlinghouse said the company may resume acquisitions in the second half of 2026 after spending roughly $4 billion on investments, mergers, and acquisitions last year.
While 2026 will largely focus on integrating past deals, Ripple signaled it could become more acquisitive again later in the year.
Among the major transactions were the $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, a prime brokerage platform that cleared $3 trillion annually for more than 300 institutional clients before being rebranded as Ripple Prime, and the $1 billion purchase of GTreasury, now operating as Ripple Treasury with risk management, foreign exchange, compliance, and audit capabilities.
XRP price analysis
By press time, XRP was trading at $1.43, having gained over 5% in the past 24 hours, while on the weekly timeframe, the token is up about 1%.
At the current price, XRP remains below both its key moving averages, signaling prevailing downside pressure.
The 50-day simple moving average (SMA) at $1.85 sits well above the current price, indicating that short- to mid-term momentum has weakened. More significantly, the 200-day SMA at $2.36 is substantially higher, reinforcing a broader bearish trend.
On momentum, the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 37.98, which is in neutral territory but leaning toward oversold conditions. While not yet below the 30 threshold that typically signals oversold levels, the RSI suggests fading buying strength and subdued demand.
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