Why Is XRP Still Down 17% for 2026 When Bitcoin and Solana Are Almost Even?

Bitcoin and Solana have nearly clawed back everything they lost in 2026, yet XRP keeps getting left behind despite outpacing both coins during the recent rally. The reason comes down to a mathematical trap that punishes coins with steeper drops…

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XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) is currently down about 17% for 2026, while Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) have nearly erased their losses for the year. Bitcoin is down about 4%, and Solana is down around 3%. So, why is XRP lagging so much further behind when all three coins have been rallying together?

XRP Has Outpaced Bitcoin in the Rebound, but Not Solana

XRP has participated in the market rebound, gaining about 10% over the past month, outperforming Bitcoin’s 8% gain and trailing Solana’s impressive 16% increase. In the past week alone, XRP has risen approximately 8%, compared to Bitcoin’s 4% and Solana’s 9%. Additionally, trader sentiment has turned more positive, with CoinMarketCap’s Crypto Fear and Greed Index registering a score of 73 out of 100 on September 27, 2026, indicating a state of greed.