XRP Surges Over 17300% in a Decade, Trading Near $1.30

XRP's potential to replicate the bullish market conditions seen in 2026 is drawing significant attention from traders and investors.

According to blockchain media Decrypt, XRP traded near $1.30 as of September 17, 2026, compared to below $0.01 during the same period in 2016. CoinMarketCap data shows that on September 16, 2016, XRP's price was $0.007446. Data from around September 17-18, 2016 also indicated XRP remained below $0.01.

As of September 17, 2026, prices across different sources showed minimal variation: Investing.com reported $1.3017, while data from CryptoCompare (via Whalecharts) recorded $1.298. Other charted prices were at $1.2945, placing XRP in the $1.29-$1.30 range.

Comparing the benchmark price of $1.298 with the 2016 level of $0.007446 results in an approximate increase factor of 174.3 times. If one had purchased XRP for $1 in September 2016 and held it, its current market value would be approximately $174, excluding fees.

However, the price has not risen steadily over the decade. After surpassing $3 during the 2017-2018 crypto cycle, XRP experienced significant declines for several years before rebounding sharply from late 2024. It reached above $3 again in 2025 before retreating to around $1.30 as of September 2026.