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XRP Plummets 60%: Analysts Predict Further Declines Ahead
2/9/2026
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- XRP, the fifth-largest cryptocurrency, trades at $1.47, down 60% from its 52-week high of $3.65.
- It has fallen 22% since the start of the year, raising concerns it could drop below $1.
- A 2020 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ruling classified XRP as a security, contributing to regulatory issues.
- Analysts expect declines in 2026, potentially below $1, as XRP's 60 billion circulating supply limits price increases.
