With 2026 on the horizon, XRP is struggling after slipping below the $2 level, far from its anticipated record high of $5.
The token is down nearly 10% year-to-date, trading around $1.8 at press time. Throughout the year, XRP has seen sharp volatility largely tied to broader cryptocurrency market swings. Notably, the asset has retreated from a yearly high of $3.55 reached in late July.
XRP YTD price chart. Source: Finbold
XRP prediction for 2026
Market views on XRP’s 2026 outlook remain divided. For instance, Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital asset research, back in March 2025, suggested that XRP could reach $8 by the end of 2026, citing expectations of institutional adoption and broader acceptance of crypto assets.
This view rests on XRP’s role in cross-border payments, where Ripple positions the token as a bridge asset for fast, low-cost international settlements.
Fundamentally, XRP’s strongest support remains its cross-border payments u
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