XRP has officially reclaimed its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, surpassing Tether (USDT) and briefly even BlackRock’s market cap—now trailing only Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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What’s Fueling XRP’s Rise?
*An impressive year-to-date gain of +17–30%, making XRP one of the few leading cryptos posting net gains in 2025.
* Broader regulatory clarity after Ripple’s SEC settlement and speculation of XRP inclusion in a U.S. strategic crypto reserve under Trump’s policy.
* Launch of Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin and growing institutional interest in Ripple infrastructure.
⚡ Liquidity Powerhouse
XRP also secured the 3rd spot in crypto liquidity rankings, according to Kaiko—just behind Bitcoin and Ethereum. It beat out Solana, BNB, and Dogecoin in depth and volume metrics, marking it as one of the easiest cryptos to trade at scale.
🔭 What’s Next: Outlook & Targets
Technical analysts like BitBelleza are bullish—predicting XRP could hit $4–5 soon, and even $8–27 by year-end if adoption momentum continues. Others forecast moderate gains, targeting $5.30–8.70 in 2025.
Combined with institutional traction and macro tailwinds, XRP looks positioned for a strong second half.
