I noticed that XRP has dropped significantly over the past week, reaching its 9-month low. Now it’s trading around $1.43, and there are many warning signs showing that there’s still high risk of going lower. The price supports are at $1.38 and $1.02, but if those break, it could sink even further. I took a look at the weekly chart and I really saw the problem. XRP is making lower highs, meaning sellers are still in control. There’s still potential for a bounce, but the market needs to be stable first. The thin liquidity across different sessions makes the situation even harder, especially if there are sudden moves. The interesting part is that the bulls’ long-term thesis hasn’t disappeared yet. They’ve seen that XRP jumped through major resistance in the last cycle, and now it’s just in an accumulation phase. They identified a value area between $1.50 and $1.00 where buyers could enter once it stabilizes. But realistically, the short-term momentum is weak. The recent candlestick structure shows fading attempts to bounce, not sharp V-shaped recoveries. This serves as a warning that demand isn’t ready to take the lead yet. A stronger structure is needed before a bullish turn can happen. Good news, though: I saw in ETF flows that there have been $16.79 million in net inflows recently, which means some institutions are using the weakness to add exposure instead of exiting. But overall, the key is to see whether the weekly support levels hold. If they break, the bigger narrative will indeed fall apart.

By 2026, I notice that several altcoins are beginning to show significant growth potential. Ethereum, Solana, and XRP each carry compelling narratives from a long-term investor perspective. Starting with Ethereum. ETH is currently at $2.31K, still far below its all-time high of $4.95K. This actually presents a fairly attractive entry opportunity. The recently implemented Prague upgrade brings significant changes to Layer-2 efficiency, drastically reducing transaction costs. What’s interesting is that long-term holders are actually holding at this level, indicating high confidence in a price recovery ahead. On the institutional side, interest from major players like BlackRock and JPMorgan continues to grow, especially in real-world asset tokenization projects on this network. Next is Solana. Although it temporarily dropped 6% to around $85.39, Solana still demonstrates strong fundamentals. The new Firedancer upgrade is a game changer—its throughput can now exceed one million transactions per second. When talking about Solana, the most impressive thing is that the value locked in the ecosystem remains stable despite the price dip, meaning developers and users are still actively building there. Previously, Solana hit an ATH of $293.31, so there’s still significant room for growth from current prices for those who believe in this ecosystem. What’s particularly interesting is XRP’s positioning heading into this year. After the SEC settlement and the launch of the global XRP ETF, regulatory uncertainty has been eliminated. XRP is trading at $1.43, and importantly, this token is increasingly integrated into international banking and cross-border payments. Its alignment with ISO 20022 standards makes XRP a top choice for central banks and institutions. This isn’t just speculation, but a solid fundamental demand driven by real-world use cases. In conclusion, these three altcoins offer different but all solid theses. Ethereum has strong institutional adoption plus ongoing efficiency improvements. Solana provides speed and a continuously growing ecosystem. Meanwhile, XRP gains momentum from regulatory clarity and real-world banking adoption. If you’re interested in altcoins that combine proven technology with real utility, all three are worth watching for 2026.

I noticed that XRP continued to slide strongly this week. The price broke important support levels and fell below $1.79, the lowest level since October of last year. The situation is worse — exchange-traded funds experienced massive outflows, and investors withdrew more than $92 million last Thursday. Interestingly, David Portnoy, owner of Barstool Sports, is still buying the dip. He said in a Friday broadcast that he added $1 million worth of XRP and $500,000 worth of Bitcoin. He cites Warren Buffett and says there’s blood in the streets and an opportunity coming. But is this really wise? The problem is that the market overall is very weak. Bitcoin’s price in dollars has dropped from $99,000 to around $77,000 currently, and Ethereum has collapsed below $2,500. The total market capitalization has fallen to $2.8 trillion. Most of the outflows started after Kevin Warsh was appointed to the Federal Reserve — a man known for his negative stance on digital currencies. From a technical perspective, the outlook is bleak. XRP is below all major moving averages and targets $1.59 as the next support level. If that breaks, you could see $1.00. Bitcoin’s price in dollars and other cryptocurrencies are moving with the same downward momentum. Portnoy is betting on a reversal soon, but data suggests the decline could continue a bit longer. Investors are losing confidence and momentum — which usually means the worst is yet to come. Buying the dip is bold, but risky in this environment. Bitcoin’s price in dollars remains under pressure, and altcoins are following.