XRP (XRP)

XRP leads the top five in weekly gains, climbing 2.9% to $1.43 as legal clarity continues to boost investor confidence. This performance outperforms #1 Bitcoin (BTC) by 4.2 percentage points and #2 Ethereum (ETH) by 1.4 points, making XRP the standout mover among the largest assets. Daily trading volume surged to $2.1 billion, a 15% increase from the prior week, reflecting renewed interest after the SEC case resolution. XRP’s 30-day volatility stands at 3.8%, slightly below the top-10 average of 4.1%, offering relatively stable exposure to cross-border payments. With a market cap of $76.3 billion, XRP now challenges Ethereum’s dominance in transaction speed, settling payments in 3–5 seconds versus Ethereum’s 12–15 seconds. The legal win has unlocked institutional partnerships, positioning XRP for sustained growth.