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XRP Price Correction Reflects 2017 Trend; Analysts Watch for Possible Breakout
- Some analysts believe the recent 68% correction in $XRP mirrors the 2017 cycle.
- Historical data shows that $XRP increased by more than 1,200% after a similar previous correction.
- $XRP is stalling at resistance $1.50; a breakout above could target $1.80.
Market in the Last Three Months
The past three months have been eventful for $XRP, showing how quickly the crypto market can change. From December 2025 to February 2026, the asset went through three distinct phases: stability, strong growth, and then a correction due to broader market weakness.
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In December, $XRP traded mostly between $1.80–$1.90, reflecting a relatively calm period with limited volatility.
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In early January 2026, buyer activity surged sharply, helping $XRP rise above $2.30 in a short period.
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However, as January progressed, profit-taking and market uncertainty slowed the upward momentum, preventing prices from holding their peaks.
In February, the broader crypto market turned “red,” and $XRP followed this trend. Selling pressure pushed the token into the $1.40–$1.50 range, marking a drop from January highs.
Analysts See Recurring Historical Patterns
Some market experts believe the recent $XRP move resembles historical cycles. CryptoBull analyst noted that $XRP dropped roughly 65% in 2017 after the first major wave, followed by a strong 1,200% surge in the next stage. A similar 68% correction in 2026 mirrors the previous pattern, leading some traders to anticipate a new major upward wave if market conditions improve.
“In 2017, $XRP then rose 1,200% for the third wave. This means by the end of March, we could see $13 and above,” said Crypto Bull.
XRP Tests Key Resistance
$XRP recently rose to $1.67, but now struggles to climb above $1.50. Over the past few days, this level has become very resistant. Some analysts believe $XRP needs to break and hold above $1.50 to continue its rise toward $1.80.
Source: TradingView
If $XRP fails to surpass $1.50, the price could drop toward the support zone $1.30–$1.20. This area is important as it has previously acted as support. The next move may also depend on Bitcoin: if Bitcoin breaks above $70,000–$72,000, $XRP could strengthen.
$XRP is trading near the Bollinger middle band, signaling short-term stabilization after the drop. Meanwhile, the RSI is around 39, recovering from oversold conditions.
