- XRP has fallen back to $1.84 amid a prolonged bearish trend.
- ETF inflows and legal clarity have failed to spark sustained momentum.
- A broader market recovery, potentially led by Bitcoin in 2026, may be needed for relief.
XRP continues to drift lower as the broader crypto market struggles to shake off a bearish tone. The token has now slid to around $1.84, a level last seen in April 2025, and momentum remains weak. If this support fails, traders are increasingly worried that XRP could face a much deeper correction, with some even pointing to the $0.50 zone as a potential downside target.
XRP’s Recent Losses Are Adding Up
According to CoinGecko data, XRP is down 9.4% over the past week, 11.5% over the last 14 days, and nearly 14% on the month. Since December 2024, the token has shed more than 21% of its value. The steady grind lower, rather than a sharp capitulation, has kept sentiment fragile and confidence thin.
From Legal Relief to Market Reality
XRP’s strong start to the year was fueled by long-awaited clarity around the SEC vs. Ripple case, which helped push the token to a new all-time high in July, its first in more than seven years. That legal relief, however, has not translated into sustained price strength. Even the launch of multiple spot XRP ETFs earlier this year has failed to generate lasting momentum, highlighting how muted demand has become.
Bitcoin remains the exception in the ETF story, hitting new highs relatively quickly after its own ETF debut. Ethereum took much longer to do the same, and XRP now appears to be following a similarly slow, uncertain path.
Could XRP Really Fall to $0.50?
With XRP struggling to reclaim key levels, doubts are growing about its ability to hold above $1 if selling pressure continues. A break below current support could expose lower zones, with $0.50 emerging as a worst-case scenario in a prolonged downturn. The last time XRP traded near that level was in early November 2024, underscoring how much ground could be lost if sentiment deteriorates further.
A 2026 Catalyst Still Looms
Despite the near-term gloom, not all hope is gone. Many analysts believe the crypto market could regain strength in 2026, with Bitcoin widely expected to print a new all-time high. If that rally materializes, renewed risk appetite could spill over into large-cap altcoins like XRP. Until then, the token remains stuck in a defensive posture, vulnerable to further downside.
