XRP has been one of the most actively traded cryptocurrencies in recent weeks, even as its price continues to face resistance after a short-lived surge.
While trading volumes increased in several markets, the token struggled to maintain levels above key support zones, reflecting the growing gap between investor activity and price performance.
Data from multiple exchanges shows that interest in XRP remains mighty, especially in regions such as Australia, where it recently overtook Bitcoin as the most traded digital asset on BTC markets. However, this rapid augment in turnover did not translate into sustained price growth dynamics.
XRP's price records sideways price action on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview
XRP trading volume is increasing as investor behavior changes
According to BTC Markets Investor Survey Report for 2025XRP has surpassed Bitcoin in trading activity for the first time in four years. The exchange cited mighty community engagement and its role as a Ripple On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) partner as the main factors behind this change.
Despite Bitcoin seeing a 70% price augment in 2025 and hitting a fresh all-time high, Australian investors became increasingly focused on XRP over the course of the financial year. XRP itself saw significant price movements, reaching $3.34 in January 2025 and peaking near $3.66 in July before falling by about 50% to about $1.80 by the end of the year.
The report also forecast the maturation of the investor base. Average trade size increased by 25%, daily trading volume increased by 17% and participation increased among older investors, women and self-managed super funds. This suggests that crypto activity is becoming more structured rather than purely speculative.
The price pullback follows a brief rally
While trading activity remains elevated, XRP price has had difficulty maintaining recent gains.
After briefly trading near the $2.20 level, the token fell below $2.10, recording a daily decline of over 2%. Analysts attribute this to rolling back regulatory uncertainty, distribution whales and reduced optimism following delays in US cryptocurrency market structure legislation.
Market observers note that XRP is currently consolidating in the $2.00-$2.15 range, with $2.08 serving as a key support zone. Technical indicators indicate that the token is trading above its 50-day moving average but below its 200-day moving average, suggesting mixed near-term momentum.
Some analysts see the current phase as a period of consolidation rather than a complete reversal of the trend. However, resistance near $2.20 remains an obstacle to renewed growth.
Institutional signals and long-term prospects
Ripple continues to position itself in the institutional market, recently highlighting its main brokerage division, Ripple Primeon your home page. The company has also obtained an electronic money institution (EMI) license in Luxembourg, enabling it to develop regulated payment services throughout the European Union in accordance with MiCA regulations.
Following the licensing news, XRP briefly rose to around $2.14, accompanied by a 74% augment in trading volume. Despite this, the price has yet to achieve a sustainable breakout above higher resistance levels.
Long-term discussions about XRP supply dynamics and the transaction burning mechanism have also resurfaced, with analysts noting that over 2.5 million XRP has been permanently withdrawn from circulation in recent years.
Cover photo from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart from Tradingview
