XRP Eyes Best Month of 2026 With a 37% August Surge: History Shows What Sept Could Bring

XRP is up 37% in August, on track to record its best-performing month of 2026, but history shows September could bring higher gains.

XRP recorded its strongest rally of 2026 last week after a weak start to the month. Although the rally has slowed this week and the price has pulled back, XRP is still up nearly 37% in August. This puts the token on course to record its best-performing month of 2026 so far.

With August coming to an end, attention has now moved to September. The question now is whether XRP can keep the rally going after the recovery that began late in August. Market analyst EGRAG recently looked at XRP’s historical performance to assess what could come next.

XRP Posts One of Its Best August Performances

According to EGRAG, XRP has gained 36.9% in August 2026, far above its historical August average of 2.6%. The month did not start well, however. Notably, XRP fell more than 6.8%, reaching a new yearly low of $0.9874 on Aug. 14.

The trend changed on Aug. 19, when XRP began a strong recovery. At press time, the token currently trades for $1.43, giving it a gain of nearly 37% for August.

This performance already puts August 2026 among XRP’s strongest Augusts on record. For context, August 2021 remains the best, with a 58.9% gain, while August 2017 ranks second at 45.2%. 

XRP’s current 36.9% gain in August 2026 places the month third. Meanwhile, August 2023 holds the record for XRP’s worst August performance, with a 26.8% decline.

What Could September Bring?

EGRAG also assessed XRP’s September history to see whether the strength in August could carry into the following month. 

For context, the three strongest September performances came in 2018, 2013, and 2016. Notably, XRP gained 73.4% in 2018 and 93% in 2013, while 2016 delivered a 56.2% gain.

Interestingly, when August ends with a gain, September has also ended higher 66.7% of the time. On the other hand, when August closes lower, September has followed with a decline 85.7% of the time.

As a result, a green August could give XRP a bullish statistical advantage heading into September. However, EGRAG also noted a difference between even and odd years. 

Notably, even years have generally produced more mixed results, although September has performed well in some of them. Specifically, XRP gained 73.4% in September 2018, 56.2% in September 2016, and 46.3% in September 2022.

Odd years have historically performed better overall, with the biggest gains often coming around May, November, and December.

Why 2026 Could Be Different

EGRAG then mentioned an interesting pattern in 2026. Although 2026 is an even year, XRP has already gained 36.9% in August. This makes August 2026 the third-best August in XRP’s history, despite the generally mixed performance seen during even years.

This makes the final days of August important. If XRP manages to keep its monthly gain intact, historical data suggests that September could also have a better chance of ending higher.

XRP Still Faces Important Price Levels

XRP traded at $1.43 on August 28, with a 24-hour range of $1.40 to $1.47. The token has cooled after its recent surge. XRP gained 46% over the previous week, helped by Bitcoin’s rally, before falling about 6.6% on Aug. 26 to around $1.37. It has now recovered back above $1.40.

Trading volume has also dropped from the $16.87 billion peak recorded during the rally. This suggests that XRP has entered a period of consolidation after its 107% increase in volume in August.

Despite the pullback, the technical picture remains intact, although the recent move has pushed XRP into a stretched position. The 200-day EMA is at $1.34, below the current price. Holding above this level would help keep the longer-term uptrend in place, while $1.36 remains the first major support level.

On the upside, XRP faces a key resistance zone between $1.48 and $1.50. A move back above this area could restore stronger bullish momentum.