Withstanding the Global Equity Shock Thanks to the "Physical Infrastructure-Immune Asset" Narrative

• • Crypto (including XRP) defied a massive global equity selloff triggered by an oil supply shock (oil surged 21%) and US-Iran tensions., Technically XRP is consolidating losses after hitting a low of $1.3217 and indicators (like hourly RSI moving above 50) are starting to show preparation for a comeback.

Why aren't XRP and crypto crashing today? According to Coinpedia, it is because digital assets have no exposure to physical infrastructure (like oil refineries or tankers threatened by war). This makes crypto attract defensive institutional flows as an alternative store of value amid inflation panic. Technically, XRP is building momentum, and a break above $1.380 could send the price toward the next major hurdle at $1.50.

Despite its resilience, XRP is still in a short-term bearish zone below the 100-hourly SMA. If it fails to clear the $1.380 resistance area, it could decline again. A close below the $1.3220 level could trigger a continued decline toward $1.30. Additionally, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index sitting at 17 (extreme fear) shows the market remains highly fragile.