Over the years, we traded $XRP based on court hearing dates. Today, in 2026, we trade based on volume. I have spent the past few weeks tracking the liquidity of RLUSD bridges on XRP Ledger (XRPL), and the data tells a story that the price has not yet been fully reflected.

1. Technical "coil": Why $1.40 matters
After the January spike to $2.40, we witnessed a 40% "dump" of late buyers. In my opinion, this is not a crash; it’s a structural retest. We are currently holding in the support zone of $1.43–$1.50, levels that have served as a launchpad three times in the past six months.

💡 My verdict: In my experience, when an asset consolidates so strongly after a significant rise, it "coils." We see residuals on exchanges reaching 7-year lows. If we hold $1.40 through this week’s macro-volatility, the next growth phase could be explosive.
2. Real moment: RLUSD "Bridge" in action
The real reason to be optimistic isn’t in the tweet; it’s in the adoption of Ripple USD (RLUSD). I’ve been observing on-chain stats: RLUSD is now used for 15% of all cross-border transactions in the SEA corridor.
This creates a real utility moment: every time a bank moves RLUSD, it uses XRP as fuel. This isn’t "loud volume," but "utility volume."

3. Emotion and recognition: The "forgotten" giant
We’ve all felt disappointment over XRP’s "stagnant" price while other coins rose. This shared patience awareness makes #XRPArmy so strong. But remember: institutional "quiet accumulation" often seems boring right before it becomes legendary. We are transitioning from the "court era" to the "governance era."
4. Simple explanation: How it works
Think of XRPL as a global digital highway.
* Cars: Different currencies (USD, EUR, RLUSD).
* Bridge/Fee: $XRP.
When more "cars" (money) enter the highway, the "bridge" ($XRP) becomes more valuable because it’s the only way to get across quickly and cheaply. It’s that simple.
5. Real targets for 2026 (useful utility)
💬 Market sentiment update for XRP
🔥 Optimistic: $XRP could rise to $3.80–$4.50 if we see a clean daily close above $1.65 and a spike in ETF-inflation. A big momentum play for bulls here!
🤝 Neutral: Expect $1.40–$1.80 during sideways accumulation. The ideal zone for DCA (average purchase price) if you are gradually building a position.
⚠️ Pessimistic: A drop to $0.95–$1.10 could happen during a broad market sell-off. Watch the psychological level of $1.00 for a potential rebound.

🚀 Verdict 2026: Don’t trade noise, trade pathways
"Good utility" is closing. We are no longer waiting for a "moonshot" based on headlines; we are witnessing the rebuilding of the plumbing of global finance. If you missed the accumulation below $1.00, this consolidation at $1.40 could be the last "civilized" entry point we see this year.