Historical data showing that XRP has reached new cycle peaks every three to five years may indicate when the token could hit the next ATH.
This is according to a recent analysis from market watcher Chart Nerd. He found that XRP takes an average of about 1,400 days to reach a new cycle peak. If this pattern continues, the token could establish its next major high in 2028 to 2029, even if it recovers before then.
XRP Faces Renewed Selling Pressure
XRP has faced strong selling pressure throughout 2026, and the latest market decline has made matters worse. The token dropped from $1.34 on Nov. 4 to around $1.07 at the time of writing, marking a 20% decline in just one week.
The broader crypto market also suffered heavy losses during this period, as its total market cap fell from $2.69 trillion on Nov. 4 to the current $2.46 trillion. This represents a loss of $230 billion within seven days.
Despite this decline, some analysts believe XRP could recover soon, especially if its price reaches a strong support level that attracts buyers.
Chart Nerd is among those who have discussed this possibility. The analyst has assessed XRP’s historical price movements to determine when the token could reach its next cycle peak after recovering.
According to him, XRP has reached new cycle highs every three to five years. His evaluation of previous market cycles shows that the average time between these peaks stands at approximately 1,400 days.
XRP Hit Major Cycle Peak in January 2018
XRP’s monthly chart shows that the token first reached a major peak of $0.0614 in December 2013. The price declined afterward, and XRP entered a prolonged bear market. The token remained below its December 2013 peak until early 2017, when it began a strong recovery.
The rally gathered pace from February 2017, and XRP finally moved above its previous high of $0.0614 in April 2017. However, the price continued climbing and eventually reached $3.31 in January 2018. This became XRP’s next cycle peak, coming 1,492 days, or slightly more than four years, after the December 2013 high.
The time between these two peaks supports Chart Nerd’s observation that XRP generally takes several years to establish a new cycle high. It also shows that the cryptocurrency can spend a long period recovering from a bear market before reaching another major peak.
XRP Recorded Another Cycle Peak in April 2021
After reaching $3.31 in January 2018, XRP entered another bear market and suffered a prolonged decline. The downturn eventually pushed its price to $0.1103 in March 2020 before the token began recovering.
However, the recovery did not produce another cycle peak until April 2021, when XRP climbed to $1.96. This marked its highest price for the 2021 cycle and came 1,186 days, or more than three years, after the January 2018 peak.
Unlike the previous cycle, XRP failed to surpass its former high of $3.31. The token underperformed much of the broader market during this period, and most analysts attribute this weakness to the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple. The SEC filed the lawsuit in December 2020, creating uncertainty around XRP and affecting its market performance.
XRP Reached Its Latest Cycle Peak in July 2025
After reaching $1.96 in April 2021, XRP suffered another major decline and entered a fresh bear market. The downturn pushed its price to a low of $0.2910 in June 2022, following the collapse of the Terra ecosystem.
XRP eventually joined the broader market recovery in November 2024, following Donald Trump’s election victory. The asset continued rising over the following months and reached $3.66 in July 2025. This marked its latest cycle peak and came 1,552 days, or more than four years, after the April 2021 high of $1.96.
This latest interval also supports Chart Nerd’s observation about the time between XRP’s major cycle peaks. The three recorded intervals stand at 1,492 days, 1,186 days, and 1,552 days, respectively.
XRP Next Cycle Peak Between 2028 and 2029
Following its July 2025 peak of $3.66, XRP entered another downturn and has continued falling alongside the broader crypto market. Amid the decline, traders have questioned whether XRP has already reached its lowest point for the current cycle.
One level attracting attention is the $0.9874 low recorded in August 2026. This price could mark XRP’s bottom for the current cycle, although it remains unclear whether the token has finished declining.
Meanwhile, Chart Nerd’s historical assessment projects a possible timeframe for the next major peak. If XRP follows its average interval of approximately 1,400 days between cycle highs, it could reach its next cycle peak between 2028 and 2029. This would put the potential high two to three years away.
However, this projection does not mean XRP must trade below its previous peak of $3.66 until 2028 or 2029. Instead, it suggests that the token’s highest price for the current cycle after its recovery could occur within that period. XRP could move above $3.66 before then, or establish its eventual cycle peak at a lower price.