XRP has had a rocky start to 2026, down nearly 25% year-to-date and failing to match the broader crypto market’s resilience. While Bitcoin and Ethereum posted strong gains over the past month, XRP has remained largely range-bound between $1.32 and $1.60, with choppy price action and no clear trend.

Geopolitical tension, especially the Iran conflict, continues to drive market sentiment. Although crypto has surprisingly held up as a risk asset, XRP has not capitalized on the rebound, suggesting weaker momentum compared to major peers.