XRP Slides to $1, Down 45% in 2026 as Clarity Act Stall Undercuts Rebound Hopes
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Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 19
XRP Slides to $1, Down 45% in 2026 as Clarity Act Stall Undercuts Rebound Hopes
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 19
Summary
$1 XRP has fallen 45% this year and more than 70% over 12 months, a drop the latest analysis argues is deeper than a routine crypto pullback.
The Clarity Act's apparent derailment has weakened what many investors saw as XRP's main upside catalyst, leaving the token at risk of slipping toward $0.50 if $1 fails.
CoinGlass data still show roughly three XRP long positions for every short, while Kalshi traders assign a 29% chance of $1.50 in 2026 and 16% for $2.
That bullish positioning follows XRP's brief break below $1 this month despite Ripple partnership news, underscoring how regulatory hopes and broader market pressure are outweighing company announcements.