The crypto market has witnessed a major reshuffle — the list of the most valuable digital assets by market cap has changed dramatically. XRP, the cryptocurrency closely tied to Ripple, has surpassed Tether (USDT) and surged into the third spot among the world's top cryptocurrencies.

🔄 Market in Motion: Ethereum Surges, XRP Shines After Trump’s Comeback

While Bitcoin and many altcoins have shown significant movement in recent days, the spotlight has clearly landed on Ethereum (ETH), which has soared by an impressive 44% over the past week. It remains firmly in second place, but XRP is now charging ahead right behind it.

XRP has gained traction in recent weeks thanks to political momentum and speculation following Donald Trump’s election victory, drawing in new investors. In just one week, XRP’s price jumped 20%, pushing its market capitalization above $150 billion.

🥉 XRP Dethrones Tether, Becomes the New #3 in Crypto

Thanks to its latest rally, XRP has now climbed to third place on CoinMarketCap’s global ranking, surpassing long-time stablecoin giant Tether (USDT). As of the latest data, XRP’s market cap stands at $151.2 billion, while USDT follows closely behind at $150.3 billion.

Source: CoinMarketCap

📈 XRP Futures Skyrocket as Speculation Mounts

Alongside the price surge, there has been a massive increase in open interest for XRP futures. In just seven days, open interest jumped from $2.42 billion to $3.42 billion, a surge of over $1 billion (+41.6%). According to Glassnode, this sharp rise coincided with a price move from $2.14 to $2.48, suggesting strong speculative activity and bullish sentiment.

🪙 Current Top 10 Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap:

  1. Bitcoin (BTC)

  2. Ethereum (ETH)

  3. XRP

  4. Tether (USDT)

  5. Solana (SOL)

  6. Binance Coin (BNB)

  7. USD Coin (USDC)

  8. Dogecoin (DOGE)

  9. Cardano (ADA)

  10. Tron (TRX)

🧠 One-Minute Summary:

XRP has jumped 20% in a week, overtaking Tether (USDT) in the rankings and securing the #3 spot among global cryptocurrencies. This shift is backed by a sharp increase in open interest on XRP futures, which added over $1 billion in just a week. As investors grow increasingly bullish, XRP is once again at the center of the crypto spotlight.

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