XRP has been through a tough stretch in 2026 so far, dropping by nearly 25% since the start of the year. 

The XRP price dropped as low as $1.16 in early February, but has since recovered, briefly touching $1.60 in mid-March before returning to the $1.40 level. 

Crypto’s Surprising Recovery has Defied Iran War Uncertainty, but XRP Has Failed to Capitalize

When trying to determine where XRP will head next, it’s impossible to ignore the elephant in the room. The Iran war has had a profound effect on practically all investable asset classes.

While the S&P 500 is down 4.9% in the last month, top crypto assets have surprisingly seen solid gains. Bitcoin is up 8.3%, while Ethereum has gained 14.4% in the last 30 days. 

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