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XRP price today
The current price of XRP (XRP) is $1.41, as of Apr 20, 2026. Over the last 24 hours, the price has moved by -1.49%, with a change of -0.52% in the past hour. For longer-term performance, the price has varied by 5.51% over the last 7 days and by -1.72% in the past month.
Market update
The 24-hour trading volume is $3,128,275,582, and price fluctuations during this time have ranged between a low of $1.39 and a high of $1.44. The all-time high for XRP was $3.65 on Jul 18, 2025, while the all-time low was $0.0026862 on May 22, 2014.
Market ranking and capitalization
XRP holds a market rank of #4, with a market capitalization of $87,080,999,245. Its fully diluted valuation stands at $141,414,618,393.
Supply overview
The circulating supply of XRP is $61,569,680,267, out of a total supply of $99,985,679,023 and a maximum supply of $100,000,000,000.
Price changes and historical data
Over the last year, XRP has experienced a price shift of -31.09%, while over the last 30 days, the price has seen a -1.72% change. The price change over the last 200 days stands at -52.64%.
These metrics are updated every minute to ensure real-time accuracy, helping you stay informed about the latest trends and market movements for XRP.
XRP History
Ripple is an open source and decentralized platform that allows for the seamless transfer of money in any form via distributed ledger technology (DLT). The network was created by three engineers: Arthur Britto, Jed McCaleb, and David Schwartz in 2012.
Ripple’s main process is a payment settlement asset exchange and remittance system, similar to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT), which is used by banks and financial middlemen to facilitate payments and settlements globally.
Ripple is the name of the company and the network, while XRP is the native cryptocurrency of the Ripple ecosystem.
XRP price trends over time
XRP started selling in August 2013 at $0.01 and did not experience much volatility throughout the year, it finished the year at $0.03. The cryptocurrency did not gather much momentum in 2014 and finished the year at $0.02. The Year 2015 was not quite eventful for XRP, as it hovered around $0.02 and ended the year selling at $0.01. The coin maintained almost the same price throughout 2016, ending the same way it ended in 2015, at $0.01.
XRP witnessed some bullish momentum in 2017, as its network, Ripple, onboarded multiple financial institutions into its blockchain platform. The XRP token crossed the $2 price area for the first time in 2017 and ended the year at around $2.28,
Th price of XRP dipped a bit in 2018, starting the year at $1.14, it decrease continued throughout the year, before closing at $0.36. The covid-19 pandemic affected not only major economies and industries but also the value of virtual currencies. XRP opened 2020 at $0.24 and ended the year at $0.21.
The 2021 massive bull run affected the price of XRP positively, as the token, in April 2021, traded at around $1.4 and experienced negative volatility throughout the year before closing at $0.84.
The 2022 war in Ukraine and its effect on the global economy has also taken its toll on XRP. Coupled with Ripple’s lingering lawsuit with the U.S. SEC, as per the latest XRP news, the coin remained under pressure. The price of XRP is currently selling at $0.373592.
Who founded XRP and Ripple?
XRP and the Ripple network were co-founded by Arthur Britto, Jed McCaleb, and David Schwartz in 2012. Ripple Labs Inc., the company behind the technology, was later led by CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
What makes XRP different from other cryptocurrencies?
Unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum, XRP doesn’t rely on mining. It uses a consensus mechanism through a network of trusted validators, making transactions settle in 3-5 seconds at very low cost. XRP was pre-mined with 100 billion coins created at launch, and it is designed primarily for cross-border payments and liquidity bridging.
How does the XRP Ledger work?
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is a decentralized blockchain that uses the XRP Ledger Consensus Protocol. Trusted validator nodes vote on transaction validity, reaching consensus in 3-5 seconds without mining. This makes XRPL one of the fastest and most energy-efficient blockchain networks, capable of processing 1,500 transactions per second.
Where can you buy and trade XRP?
XRP is available on most major cryptocurrency exchanges including Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, Bitstamp, and Upbit. You can trade XRP against USD, USDT, BTC, and ETH pairs. Always use a regulated exchange and store your XRP in a secure wallet after purchase.
How many XRP coins are in circulation?
XRP has a total supply of 100 billion coins, all created at launch. Approximately 55-57 billion XRP are in circulation, with Ripple Labs holding the remainder in escrow, releasing up to 1 billion XRP per month through smart contracts to fund operations and partnerships.
Is XRP a good investment?
XRP has real-world utility in cross-border payments, widespread exchange adoption, and fast transaction speeds. However, risks include regulatory uncertainty from Ripple’s SEC lawsuit, Ripple Labs’ large XRP holdings, and general crypto market volatility. Always do your own research and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
What is the all-time high XRP price?
XRP reached its all-time high of $3.65 on July 18, 2025. Previous notable peaks include approximately $3.40 in January 2025 and $1.96 in April 2021.
What is the relationship between XRP and Ripple?
Ripple is the private technology company that created and maintains the XRP Ledger, while XRP is the native digital asset of that network. Ripple holds a significant portion of the total XRP supply in escrow. However, XRP can function independently — it is an open-source protocol that does not require Ripple’s involvement to operate.
XRP Price Statistics
| XRP Price | $1.41 |
|---|---|
| Price Change 24h | -1.49% |
| Price Change 7d | 5.51% |
| Trading Volume 24h | $3,128,275,582 |
| 24H Low | $1.39 |
| 24H High | $1.44 |
XRP Market Cap
| Market Cap Rank | #4 |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | $87,080,999,245 -1.54% |
| Fully Diluted Valuation | $141,414,618,393 |
XRP Price History
| All-Time High Jul 18, 2025 | $3.65 -61.21% |
|---|---|
| All-Time Low May 22, 2014 | $0.0026862 52557.36% |
XRP Supply
| Circulating Supply | $61,569,680,267 |
|---|---|
| Max Supply | $100,000,000,000 |
| Total Supply | $99,985,679,023 |
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