Is XRP a Good Investment Right Now at $1.54?

XRP has clawed back 54% from its summer lows, but resistance keeps capping every rally while its 2026 losses outpace every other major crypto. Before buying at current prices, there are key levels that will determine whether this recovery has…

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As of now, the question of whether XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) is a worthy investment at $1.54 hinges largely on its recent recovery. After dipping significantly this summer, XRP has bounced back, climbing about 54% from its August low near $1.00. However, it still hasn’t returned to its initial price at the beginning of the year.

In the short term, XRP shows positive momentum, up 7.9% over the past week and 9.9% this month. On the flip side, the longer-term view isn’t as rosy, with XRP down 17.3% for 2026 and down 45.8% over the past 12 months.

This raises an important question for potential buyers: Is it wise to invest in a coin still in recovery mode at the current mid-range price?

XRP’s 54% Rebound From $1.00 Returned It to Its February-to-May Range

XRP’s rebound has been swift. It closed at $1.45 on August 21 and hit an intraday high of nearly $1.70 a day later, showing strong buying support just above its $1.00 support level.