XRP Gains Momentum, Outpaces Ethereum in Price Growth

Once seen as a sluggish performer compared to major altcoins, XRP is now drawing attention for its impressive comeback.

Over the last six months, Ripple’s native token has steadily outpaced Ethereum in price appreciation, sparking renewed debate about its long-term potential and whether it could one day challenge ETH’s dominance in market capitalization.

XRP’s revival comes after years of legal turbulence. Since being caught in the crossfire of a lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the token had experienced massive price fluctuations—at one point crashing to just $0.10 from a previous high above $3. However, momentum has shifted as the regulatory cloud finally begins to clear.

The real turning point began in late 2024, when XRP surged 160% in a single month. That rally wasn’t a one-off; it continued with consistent monthly gains—over 18% in December, 45% in January, and more modest but steady growth through the spring. April closed with an additional 14% increase, helping solidify XRP as one of the fastest-growing top-tier assets during that period.

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One of the biggest catalysts behind this rally has been the resolution of Ripple’s prolonged legal dispute. The SEC recently dropped its multi-year case against the company, closing the chapter on one of the crypto industry’s most high-profile regulatory battles. With legal uncertainty now behind it, investor confidence has surged—and so has demand for XRP.

Beyond the courtroom victory, speculation about the potential launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on XRP has added more fuel to the rally. Rumors suggest that as many as 18 XRP ETFs are already in the works, with approval possibly arriving before the end of 2025. The prospect of major financial players—possibly even BlackRock—allocating capital to XRP through regulated investment vehicles has intensified market excitement.

If ETF applications move forward, they could dramatically tighten XRP’s available supply by locking up tokens for fund reserves. That scarcity, combined with renewed institutional interest, could pave the way for even higher price movement in the coming months.

What was once an overlooked asset may now be gearing up for a defining moment in its history—one that could challenge the current hierarchy in the crypto world.

Alexander Stefanov