XRP
XRP Drops 23.9 Percent in 2026 to Lead Year-to-Date Losses Among Top Cryptocurrencies
XRP has fallen to $1.39 this year, recording the steepest 2026 decline among major digital assets despite faring better than Solana from peak levels.
XRP has recorded the steepest decline among major cryptocurrencies in 2026, falling 23.9% from $1.84 on December 31, 2025, to $1.39. In comparison, Bitcoin declined 5.3% to $82,965, Solana dropped 11.7% to $109, and Ethereum decreased 15.7% to $2,501 over the same period.
When measured from historical peaks, XRP's standing shifts up from fourth to third place. XRP is down 61.8% from its all-time high, slightly outperforming Solana's 62.7% peak-to-trough decline, while trailing Ethereum's 49.5% drop and Bitcoin's 34.2% retreat.
The comparison illustrates how starting benchmarks influence performance metrics. While calendar-year measures highlight recent selling pressure on XRP, all-time high comparisons show varying degrees of total drawdown across market cycles.
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