Can XRP Break Its August Curse?

XRP's performance in August has been historically poor, but the asset is showing signs of resilience. In fact, XRP has just equaled its best monthly gain on record, with a minor 3% increase in July 2026.

This achievement comes despite the ongoing bear market and global uncertainty, which have weighed heavily on the crypto market. Nevertheless, XRP managed to rebound slightly from the June dump, when it plummeted by over 22%.

However, history shows that only four out of the 13 Augusts on record have ended higher for XRP, with two bringing massive gains in 2017 and 2021. The median data also indicates a 6.57% decline throughout previous Augusts, which is starkly different from the 6.91% gain seen in July.