Saad Ullah
⬤ XRP kicked off 2026 trading around $1.95—roughly 46% down from its all-time high above $3.60. The token has settled into what traders are calling a long-term support zone after months of steady selling pressure. Chart data shows the decline measured about 46.3% from peak to current levels, bringing price action back under the $2.00 mark.
⬤ The selloff started in mid-2025 when XRP topped out and began forming lower highs. Momentum turned sharply negative through the second half of the year, with price dropping through multiple support levels before finding footing near $1.95. The descent created a 13-month defense zone where buyers have historically stepped in during previous corrections.
XRP is now positioned at what is described as a long-term support zone following a steep decline from its prior peak.
⬤ Recent price action shows consolidation rather than fresh breakdown. XRP stopped making aggressive new lows and began trading sideways within a tight range. Volatility has cooled significantly compared to the sharp drops seen earlier in the correction cycle.
⬤ This matters because XRP's stabilization after such a deep pullback signals a shift in market structure. The contrast between last year's momentum and this year's cautious sideways trading reflects how sentiment has reset following the overheated rally. Whether this consolidation leads to recovery or further decline will depend on how the broader crypto market develops in the months ahead.
Saad Ullah
