XRP Holds $2.16 Support—Will Bulls Retest $2.30?

The XRP Ledger ecosystem had a close call this week. Security researchers at Aikido found a critical exploit in the XRP JavaScript JavaScript library’s JavaScript SDK (xrpl.js) – a library many developers use to build wallets, dApps and DeFi services on XRPL

Between April 21 and April 22, multiple SDK versions (4.2.1 to 4.2.4) had a backdoor. This malicious code could capture private keys during everyday wallet functions – like account creation – and send them to an attacker’s server.

Important: the compromised versions were only uploaded to NPM, not to XRPL’s official GitHub. This means a supply chain attack targeting developers who fetch packages through NPM registries. Good news is the bad code was removed and safe updates (v4.2.5 and v2.14.3) are out now.

If you’re a developer who used the SDK during this period – assume your credentials are compromised and act now.

XRP Price Holds Steady – Eyes $2.30 Breakout

While the SDK scare shook dev circles, the market barely moved. XRP is back to $2.19 as of Wednesday, bouncing back from the dip. The rebound is thanks to the support between $2.04 and $2.16 – a zone reinforced by the 50-period EMA and the longer term uptrend.

Momentum indicators are starting to recover. The MACD is flattening which often precedes a reversal in momentum. If XRP can stay above $2.16 and break through $2.30 with volume, the bulls may be looking at $2.41 next.

Trade Setup (For Traders New and Experienced):

• Buy Entry 1: Bounce from $2.16 with bullish candle confirmation

• Buy Entry 2: Break above $2.30 on volume

• Targets: $2.30 and $2.41

• Stop Loss: Below $2.04

Let price structure and confirmation guide your entry – not headlines.

What Developers & Users Should Do Now

Even though the price is stable, the exploit is a wake up call. Here’s what to do if your project or wallet used the compromised SDK:

• Upgrade now to v4.2.5 or 2.14.3* Treat any private keys created during the affected period as compromised

• Move funds to new wallets built with verified SDKs

• Verify libraries manually from official repositories like GitHub before deploying

• Follow trusted security audit groups like Aikido and Coinsult for alerts

No funds have been stolen yet – but the risk was real. This incident shows even trusted ecosystems can be vulnerable if package registries are compromised.

Conclusion

The XRP Ledger is one of the most secure platforms in crypto – but this week’s SDK exploit is a reminder: decentralization doesn’t mean security happens by default. It’s up to developers, users and the community to stay informed and aware.

For now XRP price action looks good – but in crypto security is just as important as momentum – and both need to align for sustainable growth.