Despite a 40% yearly price decline, Ripple’s XRP token has drawn significant institutional interest through its spot ETF products, which have accumulated over $41 million in net inflows in 2026. Meanwhile, Ripple’s underlying payment network processed over $100 billion in March, expanding its operations into Brazil and other global markets. Analysts are watching these developments alongside a notable 2024 price breakout pattern, which some believe could signal a potential future price surge.
While the price of XRP has fallen nearly 40% over the past year, its spot ETFs in the United States have shown strong performance. According to BSCN News, those products have recorded total net inflows of more than $41 million in 2026 so far, now holding roughly 1.13% of XRP’s market capitalization. “The price of $XRP is down nearly 40% over the past year, but this hasn’t been reflected in the performance of spot @Ripple ETFs in the United States,” the report stated.
The Ripple payments infrastructure reported significant activity in March, processing over $100 billion. The company’s expansion included new operations in Brazil, with Banco Genial handling payouts and partnerships extending to markets like Switzerland through AMINA Bank. An analyst noted, “While $XRP price bled, Ripple was building at a pace most people didn’t notice.”
Market analyst Javon Marks has pointed to a technical pattern from late 2024 as a potential catalyst. He suggested that a measured move price target for XRP sits just under $17, representing an increase of over 1,111%. “This means that another increase of over 1,111% could take place in response to the huge, 2017-like pennant breakout that occurred in late 2024,” Marks said.
According to CoinCodex Ripple stats, the XRP price could reach approximately $1.90 by Q3 of 2026 and around $1.54 by Q4. Their long-term models forecast the token hitting $1.64 by the end of 2026, $5.27 by 2030, $7.94 by 2040, and $13.15 by 2050.
