The XRP price history tells the story of one of the most resilient cryptocurrencies ever created. Launched in 2012, XRP started trading at fractions of a cent and has experienced multiple boom-and-bust cycles over its 13+ year history.
XRP Price Milestones
Key moments in XRP price history include: 2012 launch at near-zero value; 2017 bull run to $0.39 USD; January 2018 all-time high (at the time) near $3.84 USD; December 2020 SEC lawsuit causing a crash from ~$0.70 to ~$0.20 USD; the 2021 recovery rally; and the July 2025 all-time high of $3.84 USD.
2025–2026 XRP Performance
In 2025, XRP had a landmark year. The first spot XRP ETFs were approved by the SEC in November 2025. XRP reached a new all-time high in July 2025. Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin launched successfully. As of February 2026, one XRP was worth approximately $1.52 USD, and by March 2026 it hovered around $1.44–$1.46 USD.
Factors Behind XRP's Price History
XRP's price history is closely tied to Ripple's regulatory battles with the SEC, which began in December 2020. The resolution of legal uncertainty, combined with growing institutional adoption of the XRP Ledger for payment corridors outside the US, has supported long-term price appreciation despite short-term volatility.
The XRP Ledger now has over 7.7 million non-empty wallets as of March 2026, reflecting strong and growing grassroots adoption.
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