Why XRP Has Failed to Return to Its All-Time High
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A report dated October 16, 2026, stated that XRP is currently trading at approximately $1.33, 62.5% below the peak of $3.55 reached in January 2018. In contrast, the prices of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether have surpassed their respective all-time highs. The report cited analysis indicating that XRP’s circulating supply has increased from 38.7 billion in 2017 to 63.1 billion; meanwhile, inflows into XRP-related ETFs have been insufficient, while spot trading volume, perpetual futures trading volume, and the number of active addresses have declined by 53.5%, 44%, and 10.7%, respectively.
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XRP is currently trading at about $1.33, 62.5% below its January 2018 peak of $3.55, while major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether have surpassed their respective previous highs. Analysts say XRP’s circulating supply increased from 38.7B in 2017 to 63.1B, ETF inflows have been insufficient, and spot trading volume, perpetual futures trading volume, and active addresses declined by 53.5%, 44%, and 10.7%, respectively.
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