XRP Hits ’Major Bull Rally’ for Only 5th Time in 12 Years—But 80% Crash Pattern Looms

A stark warning for XRP holders today: despite surging over 100% in value for only the fifth time in its 12-year history, the altcoin is now flashing a dangerous signal that history is about to repeat itself. According to lifetime TradingView data, every one of these explosive rallies has been wiped out by an equally ferocious 80% correction, sending prices crashing back to square one. With this same cyclical pattern now unfolding since 2014, analysts are cautioning that the latest bull run may be setting the stage for yet another devastating retrace.

For instance, each time XRP climbed above $ 1.50, it fell back below $0.50. When it climbed above $2, its price subsequently fell to $0.90. Even when it rose meteorically above $3 three times in the past 12 years, it plunged to $1.10. XRP is unable to hold on to its rise and move further from there. It has always faced challenges in maintaining momentum and gives in every time it surges in value.

What’s Happening With XRP Now?

The same pattern is being played out with XRP in 2026, and it has pivoted to mirror the historical charts. Ripple’s native token reached an all-time high of $3.65 in July last year and is now down 70% from its ATH. The altcoin reached a low of $1.07, and the same playbook is being carried out in 2026. Every time it skyrockets, it falls back to Earth in equal fervor, erasing all the gains it generated previously. This is among the reasons why investors don’t take XRP seriously compared to other cryptocurrencies.

XRP is now at risk of falling below the $1 mark and could head to $0.90 in the next downturn. The cryptocurrency market has not been in favor of a bull run this year, with even Bitcoin struggling. BTC has been hovering around $60,000 to $65,000 for months now with no major price spurts. The overall confidence in the broader cryptocurrency market is eroding due to the price grind.