XRP is showing signs of familiar midterm-year behavior as it struggles to bounce back from a sharp drop. After peaking at $3.60 in July 2025, the token has plunged over 70%, settling near $1.07 amid ongoing selling pressure.
Historically, XRP has followed a certain rhythm during midterm years, with August often marking continued losses before a partial recovery arrives in September. This cycle has repeated several times since 2013, notably in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Each instance saw XRP gain in July, fall during August, then rebound the next month, though full recoveries were elusive immediately after.
Past Patterns Highlight Fluctuations
For example, in 2014, XRP surged 36% in July but then dropped 5.69% in August and another 4.51% in September. The tide only turned in October when a sharp rally pushed prices up nearly 500% by year-end. In 2018, XRP lost 23% in August but climbed 73% in September, signaling a similar bounce without a sustained recovery just yet.
Looking ahead to 2026, this historical trend points to a likely August decline followed by some gain in September, but investors should brace for a potentially slow rebound. Such cycles underline the importance of timing and patience, especially as XRP remains under pressure below $1.10, even after Ripple’s recent MiCA approval in Europe.
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