$XRP held above $1 for all of July. August is starting with bears testing that level. Here's what to watch.
📊 Where XRP Stands
Current price: ~$1.06
Support zone: $1.02–$1.06
Next major support: $1.00
July performance: +2.18% (first green month since April)
XRP is now testing the $1.05–$1.06 range repeatedly in the last 24 hours. The $1.02 support is the line—if it breaks, $1.00 becomes the next test.
📈 Key Levels
Support:
$1.02–$1.06 (immediate)
$1.00 (critical psychological level)
Resistance:
$1.21 (50-week MA)
$1.80 (200-week MA)
Positive sign: XRP has held above $1.00 for all of 2026 so far.
🔮 What's Coming in August
Five major XRPL upgrades are expected next week with the xrpld 3.3.0 release:
1. Confidential MPT — Privacy for Multi-Purpose Tokens
2. Batch — Up to 8 transactions execute together
3. Permission Delegation — Limited transaction permissions without sharing keys
4. Sponsored Fees & Reserves — Banks/platforms can cover fees for users
5. Dynamic MPT — Flexible token settings
🧠 What This Means
Short-term: XRP is at a critical support test. $1.02 must hold.
Long-term: The upgrades could improve XRPL's institutional appeal.
Key question: Will the technicals or the fundamentals drive price?