XRP is holding close to the key $1 support level at the start of August after a steady climb in July. The cryptocurrency ended July with a 2.18% gain, maintaining its position above $1.02 throughout the month. This consistency above the $1 threshold marks a significant point as bulls prepare for potential volatility in the new month.
Price Action Tests Key Support Zone
Throughout July, XRP’s price fluctuated between $1.02 and $1.06, a range that has become a battleground for bulls and bears. As August begins, bears are aggressively testing this support area, pushing the price to hover around $1.06 with multiple attempts to break below the $1.05-$1.06 range. Should the price drop under $1.02, the next line of defense is the psychologically and technically important $1 mark, which has held firm in 2026 so far.
Upcoming XRP Ledger Upgrades Could Influence Momentum
Beyond price movements, August looks set to be key for XRP’s underlying technology. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) will roll out version 3.3.0, introducing five significant amendments including Confidential MPT for enhanced privacy on Multi-Purpose Tokens and Batch transactions allowing multiple transfers to process atomically. These upgrades could affect institutional adoption and market sentiment, adding another layer to XRP’s outlook this month.
Resistance remains packed near $1.21 and $1.80, marked by the weekly 50 and 200 moving averages respectively, suggesting traders will watch these levels closely for signs of a breakout or further retracement.
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