XRP witnesses a strong comeback in early 2025 as average daily trading volumes reach $3.2 billion and surge to $16 billion during peak periods in January and February. Despite this impressive momentum, concerns exceed a sharp decline in on-chain activity—indicating a growing disconnect between market hype and the actual utility of the blockchain. XRP price and trading trends in Q1 2025 Over the past year, XRP has achieved an astonishing profit of 298.8%, including a jump of 26.9% in the last 30 days alone. Notably, between January 10 and 17, XRP rose by 44.89% and hit a local peak of $3.4 on January 16. As of today, XRP has risen by 2.5% and is trading at around $2.14. The increase in trading volume reflects strong interest from both institutions and retail traders. Investment products linked to XRP have also attracted $214 million year-to-date—a clear sign of growing investor confidence. The increasing role of the US dollar and stablecoins A post from Ripple Pundit highlights that Fiat and StableCoin transactions involving XRP have risen from 25% to 29%, indicating increased interest in regulated trading pairs linked to fiat. However, network fundamentals are weakening While market activity is strong.
XRP on-chain metrics are deteriorating. XRP ledger transactions have decreased by 37.06% while new wallet creation has declined by over 40.28%. Additionally, daily trading volume has dropped by more than 86% in the past six months, indicating potential short-term fatigue or profit-taking. SEC Exit and ETF hopes aim to maintain bull market confidence. Investor optimism remains supported by positive regulatory developments. The USA dropped its appeal against Ripple and opened the door for a potential settlement. Meanwhile, speculation about the possible approval of a SPOT ETF in the near future is building—a move that could fuel another major rally in 2025.
