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Story: XRP Holder Count Drops in 2025 But Still Beats Solana Amid ETF Buzz

By Dan Saada

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While XRP’s holder ratio fell significantly during the first half of 2025, the token continues to outperform Solana in terms of overall investor engagement, buoyed by rising…

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According to Bybit’s 25H1 Asset Allocation Report, XRP’s holder ratio dropped from 5% to 2.42% over the first six months of the year.

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The numbers paint a complex picture. While XRP's H1 2025 performance shows a decrease in the percentage of token holders, zooming out reveals a different story.

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This apparent contradiction emphasizes the importance of context when interpreting on-chain data.

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One of the key factors behind XRP’s resilience is the shifting sentiment among institutional investors.

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“The crypto investing industry view is that Ripple Spot ETF approval is likely ahead of such approval for a Solana Spot ETF,” the report stated.

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As a result, institutions have begun reallocating funds to XRP, expecting stronger upside potential in the near term.

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Retail behavior also reveals a fascinating shift. According to Bybit, Bitcoin holdings among retail traders declined from November 2024 to May 2025, while interest in…

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Retail investors appear to be seeking higher-risk, higher-reward assets, moving away from Bitcoin’s perceived stability in favor of altcoins with potential catalysts, such as ETF…

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Furthermore, retail portfolios now feature larger allocations to stablecoins, suggesting a more cautious or tactical approach amid ongoing market volatility.

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One of the strongest indicators of long-term confidence in XRP is the surge in whale wallet activity.

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This increase in high-value holdings suggests that institutional and high-net-worth investors see XRP as a strategic asset worth accumulating, especially as regulatory…

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While many altcoins have struggled with inconsistent investor participation in 2025, XRP seems to be gaining ground on multiple fronts:

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Institutional investors are rotating funds from Solana to XRP.

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Retail investors are moving from Bitcoin to altcoins, with XRP among the top beneficiaries.

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