Live XRP Price Chart
The interactive chart below shows the XRP spot price (XRP/USD) in real time. Use the timeframe buttons to view price movements from intraday trading to multi-year trends.
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How to Invest in XRP
Investors have several options for gaining exposure to XRP, each with different characteristics, costs, and risk profiles.
Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The most direct way to buy XRP is through cryptocurrency exchanges. Following the full resolution of the SEC case in August 2025, XRP is now widely available on all major platforms.
Coinbase
Largest U.S. exchange by users. Relisted XRP in 2023 after the partial court victory; now one of its most traded assets.
Kraken
One of the first U.S. exchanges to relist XRP after legal clarity. Deep XRP/USD and XRP/EUR liquidity.
Binance
World’s largest exchange by volume with a wide range of XRP trading pairs including spot and derivatives.
Uphold
Maintained XRP trading throughout the entire SEC case. User-friendly platform with direct bank funding.
XRP ETFs & ETPs
Following the SEC case resolution, multiple spot XRP ETFs have launched in the United States. European exchange-traded products have been available since 2021.
21Shares Core XRP Trust
One of the first U.S. spot XRP ETFs, physically backed. Part of the wave of approvals following regulatory clarity.
Bitwise XRP ETF
Bitwise’s physically backed XRP product for U.S. investors, listed on a major exchange.
21Shares XRP ETP (AXRP)
Available on European exchanges since 2021. Swiss-domiciled, physically backed by XRP held in cold storage.
CoinShares Physical XRP
European ETP listed on SIX Swiss Exchange and other venues. Competitive management fees.
As of early 2026, U.S. spot XRP ETFs have accumulated over $1.2 billion in cumulative inflows since launching.
Self-Custody Wallets
For maximum security and control, investors can store XRP in self-custody wallets. The XRP Ledger requires a minimum reserve of 10 XRP to activate a wallet and 2 XRP per trust line.
Ledger / Trezor
Hardware wallets (cold storage) offering the highest security. Private keys never leave the device.
Xaman (formerly XUMM)
The leading XRP Ledger-native wallet. Full XRPL feature support including DEX, trust lines, and AMM.
Trust Wallet
Multi-chain software wallet with XRP support. Mobile-first, beginner-friendly interface.
XRPL DeFi & Staking
The XRP Ledger has expanded significantly with built-in DeFi capabilities. The native Automated Market Maker (AMM) launched in 2024, enabling on-chain liquidity provision. Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, launched in 2025, adds a dollar-pegged asset to the ecosystem. While XRP itself cannot be staked (no proof-of-stake), XRPL’s DEX and AMM offer yield opportunities for active participants.
Historical XRP Prices
Understanding XRP’s price history provides context for current valuations and helps identify long-term trends shaped by regulatory battles, crypto market cycles, and Ripple’s growing institutional adoption.
XRP Price History Chart
Key Price Milestones
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2025 cycle all-time high | $3.65 |
| January 2025 | Post-inauguration peak | $3.39 |
| December 2024 | Post-election surge | $2.90 |
| November 2024 | Trump victory rally | $2.50 |
| July 2023 | Partial SEC court victory | $0.82 |
| April 2021 | Bull market peak | $1.96 |
| January 2018 | Historic all-time high | $3.84 |
| December 2020 | SEC lawsuit filed — price crashed 70%+ | $0.21 |
| December 2017 | First major rally | $2.30 |
| March 2020 | COVID crash low | $0.11 |
| 2015-2016 | Bear market floor | $0.005 |
| 2012 | XRP Ledger launched | $0.006 |
XRP’s price trajectory has been uniquely shaped by Ripple’s five-year SEC lawsuit. The December 2020 complaint triggered a 70% crash and forced major delistings. The July 2023 partial victory — ruling XRP is not a security in secondary market sales — reversed those delistings. In August 2025, both parties officially withdrew all appeals, ending the case. Since then, multiple spot XRP ETFs have launched, and XRP reclaimed its position as a top-5 cryptocurrency.
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XRP Key Statistics
What Drives XRP Price?
XRP’s price is influenced by a unique combination of regulatory, institutional, and ecosystem factors that distinguish it from most cryptocurrencies.
- Regulatory Clarity — The SEC case ended in August 2025. XRP is confirmed not a security in secondary sales. Further legislation (Clarity Act) could expand this framework.
- ETF Flows — U.S. spot XRP ETFs have attracted over $1.2 billion since launch. Continued inflows signal institutional demand and create persistent buy pressure.
- Ripple Payments Adoption — RippleNet’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) uses XRP as a bridge currency for real-time cross-border settlements across 70+ countries.
- RLUSD Stablecoin — Ripple’s USD-pegged stablecoin launched in 2025, custodied by BNY Mellon. Adds utility to the XRPL ecosystem and drives XRP network usage.
- XRPL Development — Native AMM (2024), tokenized real-world assets (RWA), Hooks smart contracts, and the built-in DEX expand use cases.
- Escrow Releases — Ripple holds ~39 billion XRP in escrow, releasing up to 1 billion monthly. Unused tokens return to escrow, ensuring predictable supply.
- Bitcoin Correlation — XRP typically follows broader crypto trends. BTC sentiment, macro liquidity, and risk appetite all influence XRP’s direction.
- Institutional Adoption — Banks, payment providers, and financial institutions integrating Ripple solutions increase demand for XRP as a bridge asset.
XRP vs Bitcoin Comparison
| Feature | XRP | Bitcoin |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | Cross-border payments | Store of value |
| Consensus | XRPL Consensus Protocol | Proof of Work |
| Transaction Speed | 3-5 seconds | ~10 minutes |
| Transaction Cost | ~$0.0002 | $1-50+ (varies) |
| Max Supply | 100B (pre-mined) | 21M (mined) |
| Energy Usage | Minimal (no mining) | High (PoW mining) |
| Launch | 2012 (Ripple Labs) | 2009 (Satoshi Nakamoto) |
| Governance | Ripple Labs influence + UNL | Fully decentralized |
