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XRP demonstrated notable resilience amid volatile crypto markets in Q1 2025, experiencing a substantial rise in transaction costs to $0.00918 per transaction—an impressive 91.10% increase. This surge coincided with an 89.41% growth in XRP’s average closing price, reaching $2.70. Institutional interest surged as Franklin Templeton applied for a spot ETF, and CME introduced XRP futures, further endorsing XRP’s position in institutional markets.
Ripple achieved a significant legal milestone when the SEC withdrew its appeal, considerably reducing regulatory penalties and signaling a more favorable U.S. regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies. Additional support from the new U.S. administration, including relaxed accounting rules for banks and proactive stablecoin legislation, enhanced market confidence. Ripple also strategically acquired Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, underscoring institutional adoption of XRP Ledger technology.
Despite a quarterly decline in on-chain transactions (down 37.06%) and new wallet creation (down 40.28%), trustlines increased by 7.10%, indicating sustained confidence in XRP’s ecosystem. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced an evolved approach to reporting, shifting to transparent, real-time updates starting Q2 2025, ensuring stakeholders remain consistently informed.
