XRP‘s landscape has experienced significant turbulence, reflected by its gradual price descent from $1.30 toward the critical $1 mark. Recently touching annual lows, the digital asset’s divergence from anticipated paths has stirred unease among many market participants. Yes, according to seasoned market strategist ChartNerd, known on social media as @ChartNerdTA. He consistently envisions a bearish trajectory for XRP, anticipating a drop below $1 by 2026. His forecast is rooted in several technical indicators, including a formidable EMA death cross expected in early 2026 and unsuccessful bids to recover important resistance points like $1.29 and $1.60. ChartNerd argues these factors collectively signal a year sustained by bearish control.