XRP is the native token of the XRP Ledger, and the cryptocurrency used by the Ripple payment network. 

It's built for enterprise use on a global scale and helps power cost-efficient cross-border payments.

Ripple-linked asset XRP surged to a fresh seven-year-high price Thursday, coming within two cents of its 2018 peak.

XRP Nearly Sets New All-Time High Price After 45% Spike

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Trump ‘receptive' to an ‘America-first' crypto reserve, XRP hits new all-time high and more

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A leak has revealed the incoming Trump administration could create a wider crypto reserve—prioritizing U.S.

Shock Trump Leak Sparks Huge Crypto Price Rally—Boosting Bitcoin, XRP And Solana

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is surging on Thursday, up 11% at the time of writing, fueled by speculation about President-elect Donald Trump considering a reserve of U.S.-based crypto assets. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.36 $193 billion +15% +44.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,337 $397.9 billion -0.1% -1.1% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $99,400 $1.97 trillion +0.3% +5.5% Trader Notes: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez identified XRP as being in the midst of a substantial bullish breakout.

XRP Price Surges 15%: Why Is It Going Up (Again)?

Two crypto market observers raised concerns to CoinDesk over the idea of expanding a potential national strategic reserve to altcoins.

Solana, XRP Jump as Trump Reportedly Mulls 'America-First' Strategic Crypto Reserve, but Experts Suggest Otherwise

As XRP reaches new price milestones in 2025, drawing closer to its historic peak, a considerable share of the digital asset resides on centralized exchange (cex) platforms. According to data from Cryptoquant, over 23% of the 57 billion tokens in circulation are held across ten major trading platforms.

XRP Nears Historic Highs: Over 23% of Supply Held by Just 11 Exchanges

XRP's price is cruising around $3.26 to $3.30 over the last hour, reflecting an 18% gain over the past 24 hours. During this period, trading volume more than doubled to $25.67 billion, while market capitalization swelled to $187.28 billion. The cryptocurrency traded within an intraday range of $2.74 to $3.

XRP Market Update: Price Rockets to $3.30, Closing in on 2018 All-Time High

XRP futures open interest on major crypto derivatives exchanges has reached a record high, as the token surges over 16% in the past day.

XRP price breaks all-time high as futures open interest hits record $7.7 billion

XRP hit a seven-year high on Jan. 15, 2025, touching nearly $3 as the XRP Ledger experienced a surge in activity, driven by meme coins.

XRP Hits 7-Year High of $3 as Meme Coins on XRP Ledger Surge, Boosting ARMY Market Cap to $107 Million

XRP's price rise is accompanied by record perpetual futures open interest and surge in trading volumes.

XRP's Bullish Momentum Strongest Since January 2018 as Futures Open Interest Hits Record High

Ripple is confident in its legal position as SEC leadership faces criticism for enforcement-heavy policies, with a pro-crypto regulatory shift on the horizon. Ripple: Confident and Thriving as a New Era of Crypto Regulation Dawns Ripple executives have taken aim at U.S.

Ripple Confident in Victory as SEC's Crypto War Nears Its End

The SEC says a district court decision got it wrong when it decided the sale of XRP to retail investors didn't violate securities laws.

US SEC says earlier district court ruling got it wrong in latest appeal filing in ongoing case against Ripple

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has escalated its legal battle with Ripple, filing an appeal to contest portions of a district court ruling that categorized the XRP token differently based on whether sales were made to institutional investors or retail participants.

Ripple Ruling Challenged by SEC, Firm's Legal Officer Dismisses Effort as ‘Noise'

While the regulator already filed its appeal in mid-October, Wednesday's opening brief represents a formal step in the appellate process.

SEC Appeals Ripple Ruling, Seeks Reversal on XRP Classification

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XRP is now less than 10% away from an all-time high as Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 and Solana and Dogecoin hit weekly price peaks.

XRP Blasts Above $3 for First Time Since 2018 as Dogecoin, Solana Hit Weekly Highs

Growing speculation of a potential spot XRP ETF is one of the factors driving the surge, one crypto analyst said.

XRP Hits 7-Year High Above $3 as Large Holders Accumulate $3.8B of Tokens

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Cryptocurrency markets are surging on Wednesday as financial markets interpreted freshly-released inflation data as a positive sign for equities. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $100,135.47 +4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,456.54 +7.9% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $202.23 +8.9% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.94 +11% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3773 +7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002235 +4.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 25.6% and daily active addresses up by 6%.

Bitcoin Returns To $100,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Explode Higher And Are 'Off To The Races,' Trader Says

XRP nearly touched a price of $3 on Wednesday morning, hitting a mark not seen since 2018 as meme coins on XRP Ledger saw a resurgence.

XRP Hits 7-Year High Price as XRP Ledger Meme Coins Surge Again

Hard to say investors in Ripple-linked XRP care about the news. The XRP price has gained nearly 16% in the past day, according to CoinGecko data.

SEC Won't Postpone Ripple Lawsuit Appeal Until After Gensler's Departure

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is eyeing a march toward the $100,000 mark following CPI data that aligned with market expectations. What Happened: The report has rekindled optimism across markets, with the S&P 500 index – as tracked by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) – gaining 1.7%.

Bitcoin Up To $99,000 'Is Loving' Inflation Data Release, XRP, Dogecoin Follow Higher

On Wednesday, XRP climbed to an intraday peak of $2.895 and, as of press time, is trading at $2.87 per unit, reflecting an increase of nearly 12% over the past 24 hours. The crypto asset is steadily narrowing the gap with ethereum (ETH), now accounting for 42.6% of ether's market capitalization.

XRP Inches Closer to Overtaking Ethereum—A New Crypto King in the Making?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has sustained its bullish momentum for the second consecutive day, driven by speculation around an XRP ETF and increasing whale transactions. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.76 $158.5 billion +7.5% +19% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,664.83 $1.9 trillion +0.2% +1.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,197.98 $385.4 billion -0.5% -4.5% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Cold Blooded Shiller described XRP as an "alive monster," predicting its ascent to $4.2 if the rally maintains momentum.

XRP Price Surges Another 7.5%: What Is Going On?

Cryptocurrency analysts of Coinidol.com report, the price of Ripple (XRP) has continued its sideways trend above the moving average lines since its rally on January 1, 2025.

XRP Stops At The 2.75 Dollar Mark And Risks A Descent

"In crypto, cautious sentiment is evident in BTC options flows, with puts rolled below the key $90k support. Front-end vols and flies remain elevated, while the VIX stays high at 18.68 – suggesting volatility to persist through January."

Crypto Daybook Americas: XRP, AI Coins Eye Big Moves While Bitcoin in Stasis Ahead of CPI

Cryptocurrencies, including Dogecoin, Bitcoin and XRP, are experiencing a significant rebound after a sharp decline on Monday.

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