India, Aug. 16 -- The $1 mark has become the key battleground for XRP as the cryptocurrency enters Sunday, August 16, 2026, with buyers and sellers locked in a tight contest. XRP briefly slipped below the psychological level this week before recovering, while large holders continued accumulating tokens even as institutional demand weakened.

The mixed signals have left XRP struggling to establish a clear direction. The token is trading close to $1, with its weekly losses adding pressure, while investors are watching ETF flows, US crypto legislation and activity on the XRP Ledger for clues about its next major move.

XRP Price Today (16 August)

As of August 16, 2026, XRP is trading at approximately $1.00, down around 0.27% over the past 2...