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XRP Records Five Consecutive Monthly Losses for First Time Since 2016–2017

1h agoFeb 25, 2026, 12:25 PMNewsroom AI

XRP has posted five consecutive monthly losses, marking the first such streak since 2016–2017 and reflecting sustained downward pressure on the token over recent months [1].

On-chain data show intensified realized losses: analysts report XRP’s largest on-chain realized loss since 2022, a metric that highlights crystallized losses among holders and complements the string of monthly declines [4].

Price context: after cycle highs near $3.50 in July 2025, XRP has declined roughly 60% from that peak, and the DeepSeek AI model nonetheless forecasts a substantial rally by the end of 2026, illustrating divergent near-term technical performance and model-based outlooks [3].

Market structure and product developments: the market for XRP exchange-traded products has secured SEC approval for multiple products (six funds managing more than $1 billion combined), and Canary Capital’s CEO says BlackRock — currently absent from the cohort — could file for a spot XRP ETF in late 2026 or early 2027 if current trends continue [2].

Taken together, recent price declines and on-chain realized losses indicate near-term bearish pressure on XRP, while AI forecasts and potential ETF developments are cited by some market participants as possible longer-term catalysts; observers will likely watch on-chain metrics and regulatory/product developments for signs of a shift [1][4][3][2].

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