$XRP

The price of $XRP today is approximately $2.30 USD, with a 24-hour trading volume of around $1.65 billion and a market cap of about $135 billion, ranking it #4 among cryptocurrencies. It’s down 2.18% in the last 24 hours. XRP’s all-time high was $3.84 on January 4, 2018, and it’s currently 40% below that peak. The circulating supply is roughly 58.69 billion XRP out of a max supply of 100 billion.

$XRP , created in 2012 by Ripple Labs, is designed for fast, low-cost cross-border payments, settling transactions in 3-5 seconds via the XRP Ledger’s Federated Consensus mechanism. Unlike Bitcoin, XRP is pre-mined, with Ripple controlling a significant portion, releasing tokens periodically from escrow. Its primary use case is bridging fiat currency exchanges, though it faces volatility and regulatory scrutiny, notably the SEC lawsuit since 2020 questioning whether XRP is a security.

Recent sentiment on X shows mixed views: some posts highlight bullish signals like a golden cross vs. Bitcoin or partnerships like Dubai’s real estate tokenization on the XRP Ledger, while others note price pressure from selloffs or speculative acquisition talks involving Ripple, Circle, and Coinbase. These claims lack confirmation and should be treated cautiously.Future price predictions vary widely. Some speculative analyses suggest extreme growth if Ripple’s valuation surges post-IPO, but realistic forecasts for 2025-2030 range between $3-$20, driven by adoption, regulatory clarity, and market trends. Always consider the high volatility and risks before investing.