TLDR
- XRP has recorded five consecutive red monthly candles for the first time since 2016 to 2017.
- The XRP price trades at $1.36 with a weekly decline of around 8 percent.
- In 2017, a similar five-month slump preceded a 60,000 percent rally to new highs.
- A 60,000 percent surge from current levels would place XRP near $816.
- XRP currently holds a market capitalization of about $83.3 billion.
XRP price approaches a fifth straight monthly loss for the first time since 2016–2017. The token trades at $1.36, posting a 2.25% daily gain yet an 8% weekly decline. Historical data show that a similar pattern once preceded a sharp rally.
XRP Price Records Rare Five-Month Decline
XRP has printed red monthly candles since October 2025. Monthly losses reached 11.9%, 13.8%, 14.8%, 10.6%, and 17% in February 2026. Analysts state that this marks the first five-month slide since 2016–2017. ChartNerd said this stretch stands out because XRP posted only three consecutive monthly losses in 2022. Traders now compare the setup with past cycles.
5 red months 📈
That’s how long it took to shake out every weak hand holding $XRP in 2016
The price was less than a cent
Nobody was making threads about it, or calling bottoms. Nobody cared
Then it did 60,000%$XRP is on track to print its 5th consecutive red month for the… pic.twitter.com/g2bnYUguP3
— Caesar (@caesarnodes) February 24, 2026
In 2016, XRP traded near $0.005 before a historic breakout. The asset then rallied about 60,000% into January 2018. Price climbed above $3.30 after five red months ended. Commentator Caesar wrote that the slump “shook out every weak hand” before the surge. Records show XRP later reached new all-time highs during that run.
What a 60,000% Move Would Mean for XRP
A 60,000% gain equals a 600-fold increase from current levels. If the XRP price rose 600 times from $1.36, it would reach $816. Such a valuation would push market capitalization near $50 trillion under the current supply. That figure exceeds gold’s $36.2 trillion valuation. It also surpasses silver’s $5.09 trillion market size.
Major technology firms hold a combined value of nearly $15 trillion. Therefore, a repeat rally would place XRP above large global sectors. However, XRP already advanced by about 600% between November 2024 and July 2025. Price moved from $0.49 to $3.66 during that period. Market capitalization now stands near $83.3 billion.
In 2016, XRP held a market cap between $200 million and $300 million. Smaller valuations allowed sharper percentage gains. Today, XRP trades on global exchanges with wider institutional access. Regulatory clarity has also improved compared with earlier cycles. Data confirms that five straight red months remain rare in XRP history.
Current price action shows XRP below its July peak of $3.66. The token continues to trade under pressure despite short-term rebounds. February 2026 closes with a 17% monthly loss so far. Historical comparisons drive debate across trading platforms. Market data now confirms the fifth consecutive monthly decline.
