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XRP price today

XRP price today is $1.39.

In the last 24 hours XRP's price moved 0.00%. The current XRP to CAD conversion rate is $1.39 per XRP. The circulating supply of XRP is 62,647,496,368 XRP and the current XRP market cap is $87,080,019,952.

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$1.37
$1.40
$5.01
$1.39
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XRP all time high

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$5.01

ATH Date
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Jan 1, 2026
$3.32
$1.37
$2.52
$1.39
-44.93%
Jan 1, 2025
$5.03
$2.00
$3.00
$2.52
-15.70%
Jan 1, 2024
$4.08
$0.53
$0.81
$2.99
+267.48%
Jan 1, 2023
$1.25
$0.40
$0.46
$0.81
+78.43%
Jan 1, 2022
$1.16
$0.38
$1.06
$0.46
-56.83%
Jan 1, 2021
$2.44
$0.22
$0.28
$1.05
+276.82%
Jan 1, 2020
$1.05
$0.15
$0.25
$0.28
+9.44%
Jan 1, 2019
$0.72
$0.23
$0.48
$0.25
-47.37%
Jan 1, 2018
$1.49
$0.23
$0.23
$0.48
+104.58%
Jan 1, 2017
$0.51
$0.17
$0.48
$0.23
-51.22%

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• 24h change: -0.50%. From $1.01 to $1.003.

• SEC drops appeal in Ripple case, signaling regulatory shift.

• Vaultro Finance's $VLT presale reaches 75% allocation.

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• 24h change: -0.20%. From $1.01 to $1.009.

• No significant developments reported for XRP in the past 24 hours.

1 day ago

• 24h change: -0.90%. From $1.02 to $1.013.

3 days ago

• 24h change: 0.90%. From $1.01 to $1.021.

• SEC drops appeal in Ripple case, signaling regulatory shift.

• Vaultro Finance's $VLT presale reaches 75% allocation.

• Analysts forecast XRP nearing all-time high amid ETF approval prospects.

4 days ago

• 24h change: -1.70%. From $1.03 to $1.01.

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The bullish take on XRP

XRP could benefit from its established early mover advantage in the market and continue to gain traction among major financial institutions looking to transfer larger sums with near-instant settlement periods.

Increased regulatory clarity in the United States could remove longstanding legal uncertainties for XRP, which could open greater opportunities for adoption and integration into the existing financial system. 

Growing institutional interest and strategic partnerships in the global remittance market could bolster XRP's position as a cost effective, efficient and reliable means of transferring value between financial institutions globally.

The bearish take on XRP

Ongoing legal challenges that the Ripple team have recently faced could persist, casting uncertainty over XRP’s regulatory future and place within the market.

Rising competition from emerging blockchain-based payment solutions could erode XRP's market share, as users switch to alternative platforms in the cross-border payments arena.

Limited integration beyond the core financial sector might restrict XRP's broader adoption, potentially curbing its long-term impact and growth prospects.

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XRP is a digital asset built for payments. It is native to the XRP Ledger, an open-source, permissionless and decentralized blockchain technology. Created in 2012 specifically for payments, XRP can settle transactions on the ledger in 3-5 seconds. Ripple is a company that exists independent of XRP. Ripple leverages XRP in its products and is one of many players building on the XRP Ledger.

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FAQs

Yes, you can use Custom Orders on Kraken to automatically buy XRP if it reaches a lower price.

Timing the market can be incredibly challenging, which is why many traders opt to dollar-cost average XRP instead. Using recurring buys, you can steadily accumulate XRP over time regardless of its market price, and eliminate the stress of trying to perfectly time the market.

789,623,214 XRP worth $1,097,576,268 was traded on Kraken in the last 24 hours.

A variety of factors affect the price of XRP including market sentiment, technical developments, user adoption and macro economic events.

The XRP price chart shows several important pieces of information about the current price of XRP, including its recent price movement and trading volume. The vertical axis represents the value of the asset in your chosen currency, such as USD, while the horizontal axis shows the time period, which can range from minutes to years. XRP price charts often use candlesticks to illustrate price movements. Each candlestick represents the opening, closing, highest and lowest prices XRP printed within a specific time frame. Below the price chart, you may also see volume bars that display trading activity for that period, with taller bars indicating higher trade volume. Professional traders often factor in these data points when conducting their own technical analysis.

You can use the XRP price chart to analyze price movements and identify areas of support and resistance. Many traders also use different technical indicators to help them analyze past XRP trading patterns in an effort to predict future price changes. It's important to remember that no method can predict prices with 100% accuracy, but using different tools while analyzing the XRP price chart can help inform your trading strategy.

Yes, Kraken makes it easy to stake and earn rewards on dozens of different cryptocurrencies. Visit our staking page here to see if XRP is eligible for staking or opt-in rewards in your region.

As with any financial investment, there are risks to consider before investing in XRP and holding it on an exchange like Kraken. Cryptocurrency prices, including XRP, can be highly volatile. While Kraken has always maintained a strong focus on security, we encourage our clients to self custody their crypto in non-custodial wallets that only they can access, like Kraken Wallet.

Cryptocurrency tax reporting rules vary significantly from country to country. It’s advisable to seek professional local tax guidance to ensure correct reporting and avoid potential penalties.

  1. To set up XRP price alerts on Kraken web, go to the Alerts widget, located behind the Order form in Advanced view. First, enable browser notifications. Then, click "Create new alert" to open the alert setup. Choose XRP, set trigger parameters, and adjust the price using the percentage buttons or by typing the desired price.
  2. To set up XRP price alerts on the Kraken mobile app, ensure push notifications are enabled in both your device settings and within Kraken Pro. Then, go to the price alerts modal by tapping the bell icon on the Markets page or long-pressing any open order. Select "Create new alert" and follow the same steps as on the web platform

You can use custom orders on Kraken to automatically execute stop-loss or take profit orders for XRP. When using Kraken Pro, you can set a stop-loss or take-profit order for XRP by locating the "Take Profit / Stop Loss" dropdown on the order form. Choose either "Simple" or "Advanced" mode based on your preference.

Your funding limits are influenced by several factors, including your country of residence, verification level and the asset you're looking to deposit or withdraw.

Yes, the Kraken mobile trading app makes it easy to manage your XRP holdings on the go. Our smart investing service brings powerful tools and effortless control to your XRP investments.

To export your XRP trading history, locate the Settings menu and click on “Documents” > “Create Export.” From here, you can choose between trade history, ledger history or balance, depending on what data you’d like to export.

Yes, Kraken offers recurring buy functionality for a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including XRP. To set it up, open the mobile app, tap "Buy," and choose the asset you'd like to purchase. Then, enter the amount you wish to buy and select the frequency by clicking "One Time" and choosing a schedule that works for you: daily, weekly, or monthly.

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About XRP

XRP is a digital asset built for payments. It is native to the XRP Ledger, an open-source, permissionless and decentralized blockchain technology. Created in 2012 specifically for payments, XRP can settle transactions on the ledger in 3-5 seconds. Ripple is a company that exists independent of XRP. Ripple leverages XRP in its products and is one of many players building on the XRP Ledger.

What is XRP (XRP)

XRP is a digital asset built for payments. It is native to the XRP Ledger, an open-source, permissionless and decentralized blockchain technology. Created in 2012 specifically for payments, XRP can settle transactions on the ledger in 3-5 seconds.

 

Who created XRP?

A team of developers, including David Schwartz, Jed McCaleb, and Arthur Britto created the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in 2011. One year later, the three developers joined forces with Chris Larsen to create "NameCoin." Shortly after, the team rebranded again to OpenCoin before finally settling on the name Ripple Labs Inc, in 2012.

Chris Larsen, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, previously co-founded E-Loan, an online mortgage lender, and Prosper, a peer-to-peer lending platform. Larsen's interest in finance and technology led him to explore the potential for blockchain technology in cross-border payments.

Jed McCaleb, another co-founder of Ripple, is a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency world. He created Mt. Gox, the first Bitcoin exchange, in 2010. McCaleb left Ripple in 2014 to start Stellar, an open, blockchain-based platform for cross-border payments.

Arthur Britto is a software developer who worked on the early versions of the Ripple protocol. He is credited with creating the first version of the Ripple consensus algorithm, which allows validators to process transactions quickly and securely.

David Schwartz is an American computer programmer and cryptocurrency expert who is currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Ripple. Schwartz previously served as the Chief Technical Officer at WebMaster Incorporated.

The team developed XRP to serve as a fast and secure means of making cross border payments, particularly for financial institutions and businesses. Unlike traditional digital currencies that rely on proof-of-work mining algorithms, XRP is pre-mined, and distributed by Ripple through a variety of channels. Today, users widely trade XRP on multiple exchanges. A range of businesses and institutions also use XRP for international money transfers and other financial transactions. Despite its success, Ripple Labs has faced regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges in recent years over the sale of XRP.

Today, Ripple has partnerships with major financial institutions, banks, and payment providers around the world, including Santander, American Express, and Standard Chartered. Countries such as Montenegro have also partnered with Ripple to explore the company's central bank digital currency (CBDC) solution.

 

How XRP works

XRP, the native currency token, operates on a unique consensus mechanism known as the XRP Ledger Consensus Protocol. Before the separation between Ripple Labs and XRP, this mechanism was called the Ripple Protocol Consensus Algorithm (RPCA).

Unlike traditional proof-of-work or proof-of-stake mechanisms used by other types of cryptocurrency projects, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) relies on a network of trusted nodes. These nodes validate transactions and maintain the network's integrity. Network participants can add trusted nodes to Unique Node Lists (UNLs) to improve transaction processing reliability. Validators do not receive any form of rewards for their active participation.

Nodes reach a consensus on the state of the XRP ledger by comparing their copy of the XRP Ledger. This consensus process allows for fast and efficient transaction processing, making XRP an attractive option for businesses and financial institutions.

Ripple's network of trusted nodes validates XRP transactions and adds them to the XRP Ledger. The transaction fee for XRP is a fraction of a penny, making it an affordable payment platform for businesses and individuals. Transactions are also settled almost instantly (between 3-5 seconds), making XRP a faster option compared to traditional banking systems.

Holders can store XRP in a variety of wallets, including software wallets and hardware wallets. These wallets allow users to securely store their XRP and make transactions on the network. XRP wallets are compatible with a range of devices, including desktop computers, mobile phones, and dedicated hardware. Additionally, Ripple has developed its own crypto wallet known as the XRP Ledger Wallet, which developers have specifically designed for storing and managing XRP tokens.

XRP's unique consensus mechanism, stable tokenomics, fast transaction processing, and flexible storage options can make it a compelling option for businesses and financial institutions.

 

XRP tokenomics

The specific tokenomics of XRP support its use as a means of transferring value across borders. Like Bitcoin and other projects in the cryptocurrency market, the XRP native token has a fixed maximum supply of 100 billion tokens. A fluctuating part of which is held in reserve by Ripple. Via escrow unlocking, the protocol distributes tokens across a variety of channels, including sales to institutional investors and exchanges. This distribution model is intended to provide a stable and predictable supply of XRP and make it a more reliable option for cross-border transactions.

 

Key events in the history of XRP

In 2012, the four co-founders created Ripple Labs and began developing its decentralized network for cross-border payments. The following year, the first version of the Ripple protocol was released.

In 2014, Ripple introduced XRP as a digital asset that people could use to facilitate cross-border transactions on the Ripple network. In 2015, Ripple launched its Interledger Protocol, which enables interoperability between different payment networks. In 2017, XRP prices experienced a significant increase, reaching an all-time high of $3.84 in early January 2018. In 2020, Ripple was hit with a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleging that XRP was an unregistered security. Although a judge found that XRP sold to the public did not constitute an unregistered securities sale, the case is still working its way through the appeals process.

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Yes, you can use Custom Orders on Kraken to automatically buy XRP if it reaches a lower price.

Timing the market can be incredibly challenging, which is why many traders opt to dollar-cost average XRP instead. Using recurring buys, you can steadily accumulate XRP over time regardless of its market price, and eliminate the stress of trying to perfectly time the market.

789,623,214 XRP worth $1,097,576,268 was traded on Kraken in the last 24 hours.

A variety of factors affect the price of XRP including market sentiment, technical developments, user adoption and macro economic events.

The XRP price chart shows several important pieces of information about the current price of XRP, including its recent price movement and trading volume. The vertical axis represents the value of the asset in your chosen currency, such as USD, while the horizontal axis shows the time period, which can range from minutes to years. XRP price charts often use candlesticks to illustrate price movements. Each candlestick represents the opening, closing, highest and lowest prices XRP printed within a specific time frame. Below the price chart, you may also see volume bars that display trading activity for that period, with taller bars indicating higher trade volume. Professional traders often factor in these data points when conducting their own technical analysis.

You can use the XRP price chart to analyze price movements and identify areas of support and resistance. Many traders also use different technical indicators to help them analyze past XRP trading patterns in an effort to predict future price changes. It's important to remember that no method can predict prices with 100% accuracy, but using different tools while analyzing the XRP price chart can help inform your trading strategy.

Yes, Kraken makes it easy to stake and earn rewards on dozens of different cryptocurrencies. Visit our staking page here to see if XRP is eligible for staking or opt-in rewards in your region.

As with any financial investment, there are risks to consider before investing in XRP and holding it on an exchange like Kraken. Cryptocurrency prices, including XRP, can be highly volatile. While Kraken has always maintained a strong focus on security, we encourage our clients to self custody their crypto in non-custodial wallets that only they can access, like Kraken Wallet.

Cryptocurrency tax reporting rules vary significantly from country to country. It’s advisable to seek professional local tax guidance to ensure correct reporting and avoid potential penalties.

  1. To set up XRP price alerts on Kraken web, go to the Alerts widget, located behind the Order form in Advanced view. First, enable browser notifications. Then, click "Create new alert" to open the alert setup. Choose XRP, set trigger parameters, and adjust the price using the percentage buttons or by typing the desired price.
  2. To set up XRP price alerts on the Kraken mobile app, ensure push notifications are enabled in both your device settings and within Kraken Pro. Then, go to the price alerts modal by tapping the bell icon on the Markets page or long-pressing any open order. Select "Create new alert" and follow the same steps as on the web platform

You can use custom orders on Kraken to automatically execute stop-loss or take profit orders for XRP. When using Kraken Pro, you can set a stop-loss or take-profit order for XRP by locating the "Take Profit / Stop Loss" dropdown on the order form. Choose either "Simple" or "Advanced" mode based on your preference.

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Yes, the Kraken mobile trading app makes it easy to manage your XRP holdings on the go. Our smart investing service brings powerful tools and effortless control to your XRP investments.

To export your XRP trading history, locate the Settings menu and click on “Documents” > “Create Export.” From here, you can choose between trade history, ledger history or balance, depending on what data you’d like to export.

Yes, Kraken offers recurring buy functionality for a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including XRP. To set it up, open the mobile app, tap "Buy," and choose the asset you'd like to purchase. Then, enter the amount you wish to buy and select the frequency by clicking "One Time" and choosing a schedule that works for you: daily, weekly, or monthly.

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