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Story: XRP Outperforms Bitcoin as Ripple Eyes ETF Growth

By James Thorp

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XRP Outpaces Bitcoin with Strong ETF-Driven Momentum. According to Ripple’s Q1 2025 XRP Markets Report, XRP-based investment products brought in $37.

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Regulatory Relief Boosts Confidence. Part of XRP’s recent success stems from legal clarity. The U.S.

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XRP Ledger Activity Slows, But Core Metrics Remain Strong. While fund inflows were robust, Ripple’s report acknowledged a slowdown in on-chain activity.

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Price Outlook: XRP Hovers Near Key Support Level. Despite its strong quarterly performance, XRP has faced short-term price pressures.

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A Long-Term Play for Institutional Investors. Ripple’s strategic overhaul of its reporting and its commitment to transparency suggest that the…

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Ripple’s latest quarterly report reveals that XRP is rapidly gaining ground among institutional investors—thanks in part to increasing interest in crypto ETFs and renewed…

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XRP’s performance wasn’t just about ETF interest. The XRP/BTC ratio—a metric tracking the relative value of XRP against Bitcoin—rose more than 10% in Q1, reinforcing the token’s…

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Part of XRP’s recent success stems from legal clarity. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially withdrew its appeal in its long-standing case against Ripple…

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With the legal uncertainty easing, Ripple has been able to double down on its efforts to expand the token’s presence in regulated markets.

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Ripple also disclosed that as of March 31, 2025, it held 41.69 billion XRP tokens, equivalent to approximately 75.8% of the circulating supply.

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Despite its strong quarterly performance, XRP has faced short-term price pressures. In April, the token slipped 8% against Bitcoin, and as of early May, it was down another 4%.

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If XRP manages to hold this support, it could stabilize before making another move upward. But if it falls below, it may face further downside in the near term.

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Ripple’s strategic overhaul of its reporting and its commitment to transparency suggest that the company is focusing heavily on long-term, institutional adoption.

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With the U.S. ETF market expanding rapidly in 2025, XRP’s presence in regulated investment products could offer investors a new path to crypto exposure—without the complications…

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Ripple’s updated XRP markets report is more than just numbers—it’s a clear indicator of a shift in strategy.

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