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XRP Price: What’s Behind the 51% Weekly Surge and What Comes Next

CoinCentral·August 24, 2026·1 min read
XRP Price: What’s Behind the 51% Weekly Surge and What Comes Next

XRP surged 51% this week to $1.50, its best weekly gain since November 2024. The rally was triggered by a U.S. Treasury announcement to buy back $4 billion in long-duration bonds. Nearly $2 billion in short positions were liquidated. Whale sell walls sit between $1.48 and $2.00, limiting upside.

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