$XRP XRP roared in 2025 as the winning crypto of the moment, surpassing its rivals with ETF entries, regulatory advancements, and the $1.25B acquisition of Ripple driving institutional dominance.

XRP leads with ETF surge, clearer rules, and major Ripple acquisition

Ripple Labs released its XRP Markets Report for Q1 2025 earlier this week, highlighting XRP's superior market performance, increased institutional adoption, and a significant regulatory resolution. This is the last report in its current format, as Ripple cited the misuse by the previous leadership of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). XRP updates will now be shared publicly, with holdings disclosed on their website.

The report presented an optimistic outlook on XRP's market behavior in Q1, underscoring its strength amid the broader cryptocurrency volatility.