XRP Stuck Near 52-Week Low as Regulatory Uncertainty Lingers

XRP has been stuck near its 52-week low despite on-chain activity and supply dynamics tightening. The token has held above $1 for 627 consecutive sessions, but its price is just 3.77% above its 52-week trough of $1.01.

The long-term picture is less encouraging, with XRP down nearly 69% from its August 2025 peak of $3.38. Technical indicators suggest the downtrend remains intact, with both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages above the current price.

Ripple's recent escrow release saw only 300 million new XRP entering circulation, one of the leanest monthly distributions in history. Exchange-held XRP balances have fallen to a multi-year low, indicating holders are moving assets to self-custody and positioning for the long term.