XRP Investors Face Ongoing Frustration
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 01 2026
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Source: Fool
- Poor Price Performance: XRP is currently trading around $1, down 62% from its 52-week high last summer, leading to investor disappointment and a bearish market sentiment surrounding the cryptocurrency.
- Lack of Bull Market Signals: Data from CoinMarketCap indicates that only 41 of the top 100 cryptocurrencies have outperformed Bitcoin over the past 90 days, far from the 75 needed to signal an 'altcoin season', which diminishes XRP's attractiveness.
- Overall Market Weakness: XRP has dropped 28% in the last 90 days, while Ethereum and Solana have seen declines of 24% and 34%, respectively, reflecting a broader aversion to high-risk assets and further suppressing XRP's investment appeal.
- Slow Legislative Progress: The anticipated passage of the CLARITY Act, which was expected to herald the arrival of 'altcoin season', now seems unlikely until 2027, significantly lowering investor optimism and creating a more uncertain outlook for XRP's future.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
