XRP touched the $1.05 support level again on June 24, 2026, the same price point it had last visited on June 6, 2026. The token has now bounced from this zone on two separate occasions this month, suggesting that buyers are willing to step in at these levels. Looking past the short-term softness, three compelling factors explain why XRP's current price could prove to be a genuine bargain for patient investors.
The SEC Battle Is Over and Regulatory Ground Is Firmer
For years, one of the heaviest weights on XRP was its protracted legal fight with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The regulator had sued Ripple, alleging the company sold XRP as an unregistered security. The case was resolved in 2025, when a U.S. court handed down a nuanced ruling: retail purchases of XRP do not constitute a securities transaction, though institutional buying falls within securities law. That distinction gave the crypto community far greater confidence in the asset's legal standing. Adding to the optimism, the U.S. may pass the CLARITY Act soon, legislation that would extend regulatory clarity across the entire crypto industry and potentially draw a fresh wave of investment into this budding asset class.
XRP ETFs Could Be the Next Major Price Catalyst
The 2025 bull run made abundantly clear how powerful ETF inflows can be. Both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) surged to new all-time highs, driven in large part by the capital flooding into exchange-traded funds. XRP was not left out entirely, with several XRP ETFs launching in late 2025. However, those products debuted at an unfortunate moment, just as bearish sentiment was spreading through the market, which capped their early impact. If sentiment recovers later this year and crypto-based ETFs see a resurgence, significant fresh capital could flow into XRP, giving the token a meaningful price boost.
The Four-Year Crypto Cycle Points Toward a Future Upswing
The third factor worth keeping in mind is the well-documented cyclical nature of the crypto market. Bitcoin, the benchmark asset in the space, has historically followed a four-year rhythm, posting new all-time highs in 2017, 2021, and again in 2025. If this pattern continues, another broad market upswing is likely in the years ahead. XRP tends to move in line with broader crypto market momentum, so when that next wave arrives, it stands to benefit. For long-term investors, the $1.05 support zone may represent a patient accumulation opportunity ahead of the next cycle peak.
