XRP Active Addresses Surge 490% Since 2022: Retail Investors Fuel Growth Amid Bitcoin’s Institutional Rally

In a striking contrast to Bitcoin’s institutionally driven rally, XRP has become a standout favorite among retail investors, with active addresses surging nearly 500% since 2022. According to Glassnode, this growth far outpaces Bitcoin’s modest 10% increase in the same period, signaling a potential shift in crypto market dynamics.

XRP Active Addresses Surge 490% Since 2022

In a notable divergence from Bitcoin’s institutional-driven rally, XRP has emerged as a retail investor favorite. According to recent data from crypto analytics firm Glassnode, active addresses for XRP have skyrocketed by almost 500% over the past 3 years. The firm tweeted that since the 2022 cycle low, XRP active addresses are up +490%, while BTC has only seen a +10% increase. This dramatic surge in XRP activity highlights a fundamental shift in the cryptocurrency landscape, with retail enthusiasm increasingly gravitating toward alternative digital assets.

Ripple and SEC Seek Negotiated Resolution, Suspend Appeals

Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly filed a request to suspend their respective appeals as they pursue a negotiated resolution of their long-running case. According to a filing submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the two parties have reached an agreement-in-principle. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed last month that the SEC would be dropping its appeal, which was officially confirmed yesterday. The document also confirms that Ripple seeks to drop its cross-appeal. However, it is unclear what the specific terms of the agreement-in-principle entail at this time.

Analyst Predicts XRP Price Dip to $1.2 Despite 10% Rally

XRP has displayed volatile price action recently. Analysts predict a potential price dip despite a recent 10% rally fueled by the 90-day pause in tariffs by US President Trump. Technical analysis suggests a deeper correction before any sustained rally, with a head-and-shoulder formation signaling a bearish trend. If XRP price falls below the neckline at $1.90, it may indicate the start of a further decline.

XRP Breakout Moment: Ripple’s $1.25B Hidden Road Deal Could Reshape Crypto Banking

Ripple has stunned the crypto world with a $1.25 billion acquisition of institutional prime brokerage platform Hidden Road. This landmark deal could fundamentally reshape Ripple’s role in the crypto financial infrastructure and possibly the trajectory of XRP itself. The acquisition signals Ripple’s strategic expansion beyond its traditional focus on cross-border payments and remittances, leveraging Hidden Road’s strong ties to institutional trading desks and hedge funds.