The beginning of 2025 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster for the cryptocurrency market. Through the tumult and shifting sentiments, XRP has emerged as a beacon of hope, witnessing an impressive $5.7 million influx of investments, according to the latest report from CoinShares.
This surge follows a tumultuous end to 2024, where global digital asset inflows reached a staggering $44.2 billion. However, the last two trading days of the year revealed a worrying trend, with $75 million in net outflows, signifying that investors were treading carefully as the year wound down.
In stark contrast, XRP has been a standout performer. Throughout 2024, investment products centered around XRP attracted a colossal $438 million in inflows—an eye-popping 2,433% increase compared to the prior year.
A significant factor propelling this growth is the favorable turn in XRP’s legal battle with the SEC over Ripple. Achieving a level of clarity where XRP is recognized as a nonsecurity has bolstered investor confidence.
Furthermore, XRP saw its price surge by nearly 500% at the end of 2024. A considerable part of this momentum is fueled by speculation regarding potential shifts in U.S. regulations, especially with Gary Gensler stepping down as SEC Chair on January 20. With new leadership on the horizon, there’s a real opportunity for XRP to strengthen its position further.
While Bitcoin remained the heavyweight champion in 2024, with a formidable $38 billion in inflows—around 29% of all assets under management—Ethereum also made notable gains towards the year’s end, securing $4.8 billion in capital.
In contrast, other altcoins, excluding Ethereum, faced a tougher time, managing to secure only a combined $813 million, which translates to a mere 18% of total assets under management.
The current landscape reflects a defining moment for XRP, showcasing its resilience amidst broader market chaos and setting the stage for what could potentially be a bright future ahead.
