$XRP Price delivered one of its strongest monthly performances in August 2026, gaining 36.9% and marking its third-best August in its trading history. The token had stronger August gains in 2021, at 58.9%, and 2017, at 45.2%.

The rally came after $XRP fell to a yearly low of $0.98 on August 14. The recovery picked up around August 19, with most of the monthly gain coming in the final 10 days.

Despite the $XRP/USD Strong Rally in August, $XRP gained only about 4% against Bitcoin.

The $XRP/$BTC pair is currently around 0.001754, down about 48% from its January 2025 high of 0.003415. $XRP/$BTC recorded seven monthly declines during the first eight months of 2026. August was the only positive month, with a gain of about 4%.

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$XRP Price Prediction Q4-2026

Several indicators could determine whether $XRP’s recent momentum develops into a broader Q4 rally.

1. September $XRP/$BTC close

The September monthly close will be an important early signal. A positive close could support the historical seasonal pattern, while a negative close would weaken the bullish setup.

2. August high on the $XRP/$BTC chart

A clean break above the August high could provide stronger confirmation for the Q4 bullish case. Until that happens, seasonal trends alone remain insufficient to establish a sustained breakout.

3. October performance

October’s historical record will also be important. A green October would challenge one of the strongest historical patterns associated with $XRP/$BTC.

4. Bitcoin dominance

Bitcoin dominance could provide clues about whether capital is rotating from Bitcoin into altcoins such as $XRP. A sustained decline in Bitcoin dominance would strengthen the argument for an altcoin rotation.

5. Distance from the January 2025 high

The $XRP/$BTC pair remains around 48% below its January 2025 high of 0.003415. A strong fourth quarter would need to materially reduce that gap for $XRP to demonstrate a meaningful improvement against Bitcoin.

For now, the September $XRP/$BTC monthly close could provide the next major signal. A sustained breakout against Bitcoin would offer stronger evidence that $XRP’s recent rally represents more than a short-term dollar-driven recovery.