TL;DR
- XRP jumps 10% in 24 hours, hits $2.58, and reclaims the third spot by market cap, driven by factors that renewed investor interest.
- Since July 2023, following a partial ruling against the SEC, the token’s market cap has climbed from $42B to $151B in May 2025 thanks to regulatory clarity and growing institutional investment.
- Whales moved $175M in XRP ahead of the rally, Ripple signed a $50M deal with Wellgistics, and Amber International launched a $100M fund.
XRP posted a strong rally over the past 24 hours and regained its position as the third most valuable cryptocurrency by market capitalization. The token reached $2.58 after rising more than 10% in a single day, driven by a combination of factors that reignited investor interest and reinforced the bullish momentum it has been building in recent weeks.
Since Ripple’s partial victory against the SEC in July 2023, XRP has steadily recovered. Over that period, its market cap has surged from $42 billion to more than $151 billion by May 2025. This growth was fueled in part by greater regulatory clarity for the company and a gradual return of institutional investment.
Whales Move Nearly $175 Million in XRP
Whale activity also saw a noticeable increase. In the hours leading up to the rally, whales moved around $175 million in tokens, raising expectations of a potential breakout. This coincided with Ripple signing a $50 million deal with Wellgistics Health, a pharmaceutical firm set to integrate blockchain-based solutions into its financial operations.
Another major development came from Amber International, which launched a $100 million fund aimed at projects tied to XRP and other digital assets. The initiative is backed by a technology infrastructure powered by artificial intelligence and seeks to capitalize on opportunities in a market showing renewed signs of recovery.
US-China Tensions Ease, Crypto Market Responds
Macroeconomic factors also added momentum to the crypto market. Easing trade tensions between the United States and China helped Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies recover, with XRP following the upward trend. Ripple’s token saw its daily trading volume rise to $7 billion, marking a 66% increase from the previous day.
For now, XRP faces resistance at the $3 mark. Breaking past that level will be key to confirming the continuation of its upward trend. Some analysts, including CryptoLark and Dark Defender, see possible moves toward $4.40 if current conditions hold and the token manages to stay above $2.60 over the next few days.
