XRP is approaching a price level that Zach Rector, a popular crypto pundit, believes could determine its next major move. In a market update posted on YouTube, the crypto commentator focused
XRP is approaching a price level that Zach Rector, a popular crypto pundit, believes could determine its next major move.
In a market update posted on YouTube, the crypto commentator focused on XRP’s return to the $1 region, rising open interest, and increasing short positions. He said traders should prepare for significant volatility as leverage returns to the market.
Breaking down the next big move for XRP! https://t.co/5DleMSiPfppic.twitter.com/TYNuWUxJjg
— Zach Rector (@ZachRector7) August 17, 2026
Rector described $1 as an important psychological level for XRP and said the price action around it could become particularly volatile. According to his analysis, open interest has started to increase as traders return to the market, creating conditions for a stronger price move.
He said XRP could experience one final decline before reversing, with $0.90 representing a level he is watching closely. Rector explained that he has already placed buy orders around $0.96 and $0.92 on different platforms while continuing to dollar-cost average from higher levels.
At the same time, he pointed to increasing short positions and slightly positive funding rates as signs that traders are taking opposing positions. He referenced data from Chart Nerd showing aggressive shorts competing with whale demand, while Crypto Insight UK highlighted rising open interest.
Rector said XRP needs to reclaim $1.20 for a move higher to gain strength. He identified the $1.60 to $1.70 range as a key area for confirming that the next bull phase has returned.
Rector also discussed bond yields, the Japanese yen and U.S. Treasury demand. He said rising yields remain an important issue for financial markets and connected the situation to the growing role of stablecoins.
He highlighted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments about implementing the GENIUS Act and establishing rules for payment stablecoins. Rector said stablecoins backed by Treasury assets could increase demand for U.S. government debt while supporting the dollar’s position in global finance.
He also emphasized the CLARITY Act, saying he expects further regulatory progress for the cryptocurrency industry. Rector believes clearer rules could support the continued development of digital assets, including XRP and the XRP Ledger.
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Rector also pointed to developments on the XRP Ledger. He cited more than two million AI-agent transactions and said on-chain finance and agentic finance are developing rapidly on the network.
He argued that these developments support his view that XRP’s market fundamentals are improving even while its price remains under pressure. He also maintained that ETF inflows have remained positive and expects further capital to enter the market.
Ultimately, Rector said he believes XRP has completed most of its downside movement. While he acknowledged that another decline toward $0.90 remains possible, he expects the cryptocurrency to break higher. He said current market conditions could provide the volume needed for XRP to move out of its existing range and begin another bull phase.
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