XRP slipped below $1 this week for the first time since late 2024, capping a month-long slide that has made it one of the worst performers among major cryptocurrencies. The token fell more than 5% over the past 30 days and more than 3% over the past week, according to market data. The move below the $1 mark is a psychological blow for a coin that had held above that level for months.
A steep fall among the top 10
Among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap, XRP posted the second-steepest monthly decline. Hyperliquid dropped about 10%, Dogecoin fell roughly 2%, while Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana held modest gains. That puts XRP in a lonely spot — it's down while the broader market is mostly flat or up. The divergence suggests the selling is specific to XRP, not a
