Will XRP Price Drop Below $1? Iran War Fears Put Altcoins on Edge

XRP price is under pressure again as global tensions tied to the Iran war weigh on crypto markets. The altcoin has already faced months of steady selling, and the latest U.S.-Israel attack on Iran has added uncertainty. 

While XRP price is still holding above the psychological $1 level, current data shows the downside risk has not disappeared. In February, XRP dropped 16.35%, marking its biggest monthly fall in the past year. The decline also extended its losing streak to five straight months since October 2025. 

So far in 2026, XRP is down 26.76%, which already exceeds its total loss for all of 2025. This shows the token has struggled to regain sustained buying interest.

XRP “Death Zone” and Liquidation Heatmap Levels

According to analyst Egrag Crypto, a possible “Death Zone” between $0.64 and $0.77. This range could come into play if selling pressure intensifies. 

XRP liquidation heatmap data shows heavy liquidity sitting near $1.30 and $1.25. These areas often attract price moves during volatile conditions because large clusters of positions tend to get cleared there.

The analyst noted that XRP must reclaim $1.40 with strong volume to weaken the current bearish structure.

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World War 3 Fears Impact XRP Price

Rising tensions in the Middle East, widely discussed under World War 3 risk fears and the ongoing Iran conflict narrative, have already triggered sharp but brief reactions across crypto.

Bitcoin price recently dipped near $63,000 before recovering toward the $67,000–$68,000 area. During the same period, XRP saw a roughly a 7% sell-off and has been trading around the $1.29 to $1.35 range.

Here’s Where Ripple’s XRP Price Can Move Next

With the ongoing Iran attacks, oil prices remain high but stable, and stock markets are volatile without a major crash. In this environment, Bitcoin usually performs better, while altcoins like XRP tend to move more sharply. XRP may continue trading sideways with occasional dips unless overall market liquidity improves.

In a more bearish scenario, if the conflict continues, especially if the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted, Bitcoin could see sharp single-day declines, while altcoins typically fall even more. In such conditions, XRP could retest the $1 level, and in a deeper sell-off, it could move toward around $0.85.

There is also a recovery scenario. If tensions ease and the conflict ends quickly, crypto markets often drop first and then recover. Market confidence could return within weeks, shifting focus back to ETF flows, regulation, and broader market factors.

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