The crypto market is bouncing back a bit. On February 17, 2026, big coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP all saw small gains in the last 24 hours. But the mood is still careful. XRP, the fourth biggest crypto by market cap, grabbed a quick 1.5% jump but fell back under the $1.50 mark it touched yesterday. Experts say if it stays above $1.50, it could spark a run toward $2.
XRP is up 1.57% today, doing better than Bitcoin. This comes from money shifting to altcoins like XRP. Buyers are stepping in around $1.45 to $1.48. The crypto crowd is excited about XRP with more big players showing interest. Many see big wins by year’s end.
Right now, XRP trades at $1.48. Its market cap is $90.49 billion, with $2.9 billion in daily trades. It has been green on 11 of the last 30 days, or 37%. The Fear & Greed Index is at 10, showing extreme fear. XRP sits below its 50-day moving average of $1.83 and 200-day at $2.34. This points to a bearish trend even with the recovery.
XRP is in a wait-and-see phase but looks bullish short-term. It has a good shot at holding above $1.50 and avoiding a drop under $1.40. A break over $1.60 or $1.65 could start a strong up move.
Charts show building strength despite low sentiment. Some see this as the start of a big wave five push.
Experts love XRP‘s future. One top analyst on X says it’s one of the best times to hold XRP. Charts point to a huge move soon, maybe in February or March 2026. They eye double digits, with $27 as a long-shot goal.
Standard Chartered cut its year-end target to $2.80 from $8, a 65% drop. Still, that’s upside from here.
Talk of clear rules like the Clarity Act is hot. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse spoke at the Economic Club of New York. He said simple rules build trust for big money in crypto. As rules get set, blockchain payments will grow fast. Clarity kills doubt, speeding up use in finance.
| Day | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | $1.45 | $1.48 | $1.51 |
| Day 3 | $1.46 | $1.49 | $1.52 |
| Day 5 | $1.47 | $1.50 | $1.53 |
| Day 7 | $1.48 | $1.51 | $1.55 |
Expect an average high of $1.51 this week. Lows around $1.45, but no big drops likely.
By end of 2026, XRP could hit $1.62, up 9.21%. In 2030, look for $5.66, a 281.67% gain. By 2040, $8.52 (474.48% up), and $13.91 by 2050 (838.39% rise).
Reaching $10 by 2030 is possible if rules help and partners grow. Conservative: $6. Moderate: $12.68. Bullish: $26.97.
XRP shines with Ripple’s bank ties, fast payments, and growing use. Institutional buys, partnerships, and clear rules will push it up. Low fear now means big buys later.
XRP fights to break $1.50 in this rebound. Short-term looks good if support holds. Long-term, stars align for huge gains. Watch charts, news, and levels closely. The next big move might be near.
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