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View ChartThe real-time price of XRP today is C$2.00(XRP/CAD), with a market capitalization of C$118.76B CAD. The 24-hour trading volume is C$4.40B CAD. The price of XRP to CAD updates in real time. Over the past 24 hours, XRP has changed by +4.92%, with a circulating supply of 60.92B.
Buy XRPOriginally named Ripplepay, Ripple is a fintech company founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco. Even before delving into cryptocurrency in 2012, the company’s core focus remained largely unchanged: improving legacy settlement systems for international transactions by offering cheaper and faster settlements.
Following its entry into the crypto markets with the launch of its native token, XRP, Ripple has developed a global payments network known as RippleNet. This offers financial institutions real-time gross settlements and other features that make cross-border banking simple, affordable and faster than the long-standing infrastructure used for settlement and transfer.
Designed from the outset to replace the SWIFT network, RippleNet can facilitate exchanges between a variety of currencies, including fiat currencies, Bitcoin and commodities such as gold. Ripple charges users a minuscule transaction fee (in XRP) to use the network.
Created in 2012, XRP is a digital asset designed to drive innovation in the field of financial payments. It is the native token on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a distributed, open-source, permissionless blockchain maintained by a network of peer-to-peer servers known as unique nodes.
XRP functions as a means of exchange between two different currencies or networks, enabling direct transfers without the need for intermediaries. Imagine being able to send cash directly to someone overseas without involving a bank or payment processor. The peer-to-peer nature of XRP means it can bridge two currencies in seconds rather than days. This saves time and money, as well as simplifying the process of international transactions. Banks in various countries have also adopted XRP for routine hawala transfers.
There are many fundamental differences between XRP and Bitcoin. Firstly, Bitcoin uses a Proof of Work (PoW) model to validate transactions and achieve network consensus, whereas XRP uses a consensus protocol involving a vote among participating nodes. As this method is less energy-intensive, some might argue that XRP is more environmentally sustainable than Bitcoin.
Additionally, Bitcoins are released into the network through mining. In contrast, XRP was pre-mined at launch. The release of any future tokens on the network is controlled by a smart contract, not miner activity.
Lastly, while both projects are open source, XRP was created and distributed by a private company, whereas Bitcoin is not owned by any individual or organisation.
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XRP's price is increasing due to demand outstripping supply, driven by widespread adoption, positive news, and investor optimism. For in-depth analysis, visit our BTCC Academy.
XRP(XRP) has historically grown over time but is volatile. Investment decision should be made based on risk tolerance and long-term strategy.
Predicting the exact timing of a XRP crash is impossible, as the market is affected by a complex mix of global economics, regulation, and investor sentiment.
For a long-term investor, understanding this cyclical nature is more valuable than trying to time the next crash. Also visit the BTCC Academy section for technical and marketing information.
The XRP All-Time Low (ATL) price was 0.002802350092679262, which was recorded on 2014-07-07 01:50. This stands as the lowest price for XRP(XRP) on record.
The XRP All-Time High (ATH) was C$5.25, which was recorded on 2018-01-04 07:15. This represents the highest price XRP has ever reached. Please note that this is a historical record, and the live price fluctuates constantly. We recommend monitoring the live XRP price for the most up-to-date information.
XRP(XRP) currently records a circulating supply of 60.92B, with its maximum supply capped at 100.00B.
The current market cap of XRP(XRP) is C$118.76B. A cryptocurrency's market cap refers to its total circulating supply multiplied by its current price.
XRP's 24h trading volume is C$4.40B, representing the total value of all XRP(XRP) bought and sold across exchanges over the past 24 hours.
The current XRP price is C$2.00. As the XRP price fluctuates constantly, BTCC offers real-time XRP to USD prices that can be accessed at the top of our crypto price page.
XRP can be purchased directly on BTCC using fiat currency or other cryptocurrencies. As a leading crypto futures exchange, BTCC offers over 350 futures contracts with flexible leverage of up to 500x, including XRPUSDT.