Despite the positive news surrounding the cryptocurrency’s issuer, Ripple Labs, XRP’s poor start to 2026 is starting to erode confidence among some holders.
At the time of publication of this article, XRP remains 60% below its all-time high (ATH) of $3.65.
In that context, a Reddit user named Coinluv said, “I’m starting to question owning XRP. Ripple continues to report expansion and positive news, but it hasn’t broken past all-time highs and is now below $1.50 again. I’m not going to sell while the market is down, but is waiting for it to hit $10 a utopia?”
Part of this frustration is explained by the CriptoNoticias report because the organic growth and partnerships promoted by Ripple Labs in areas such as real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and central bank digital currencies known as CBDCs have yet to find a direct correlation with XRP prices.
And the questions Coinluv asks are no small ones. For XRP to rise from $1.33 to $10, its market cap would need to rise by approximately 652%. Should exceed $615 billion (currently $81.88 billion).
It is important to clarify that Market capitalization reflects the total amount of assets in circulation The price is determined by multiplying the number of units available on the market.
There is still optimism in the community
The responses to the comments revealed very different positions within the community. User Garsandstars agreed with the mental strain of following this asset every day, writing, “I’m exactly like you. It’s painful to see this every day after seeing incredibly positive news. And then it moves to the side or down.”
However, he remained bullish and expressed his expectations. Approval of the Clarity Act, a bill being debated in the US Congress that aims to establish clearer rules regarding digital assetsIn his opinion, that could boost the market.
CauliflowerAny5826 brought up the discussion about investor discipline. “You have to decide whether you have the discipline and patience to maintain long-term gains.” He also added that the price will depend on more buyers willing to pay more for XRP and hold it for years.
There was also some skepticism. For example, user djyummy summed up his vision in a straightforward phrase: “Let’s call it what it is. We’re betting.”
Along these lines, Elyrium_ recommended that you stop looking at prices every day. He said he will continue to hold XRP, but will reduce his exposure if the investment causes undue stress.
User Secret_Rough_1720 has pledged to hold his XRP at least until the next market cycle, even if regulations move forward.
On the other hand, Specialist_Baby_341 claimed that XRP is one of the main assets of the ecosystem (though he did not say why).
Finally, Diplomaticmediocre relativized the discussion by pointing out that it makes no sense to focus on: A single currency when the entire market moves together.
This number is based on common logic in this sector. In other words, when Bitcoin (BTC) rises, the rest of the digital assets typically fall and the overall market performance improves. However, in the case of XRP, that dynamic is not reflected with the same strength. Those evidences are While other coins (such as those focused on privacy) have shown progress, Ripple Labs’ assets remain below $1.50.
The truth is that this discussion reflects the distance from ATH and the lack of a clear rebound until 2026, creating doubts among some investors. However, within the community The majority of responses support a bullish view of XRP in the long term.
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