XRP Price Drops Over 50% Despite Major Milestones in 2025
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 01 2026- SEC Lawsuit and ETF Impact: In May 2025, Ripple Labs settled its lawsuit with the SEC, which initially propelled XRP to a seven-year high on July 18, but the price quickly fell 25%, indicating a lack of sustained market confidence in XRP.
- ETF Inflows: The launch of US spot ETFs in November saw inflows for 24 consecutive days, totaling $1.06 billion, yet despite increased institutional confidence, this did little to lift XRP prices, reflecting weak market demand.
- Decline in Active Addresses: The number of daily active addresses on the XRP Ledger plummeted 94% from a peak of over 600,000 in March 2025 to just 38,500 by December 18, highlighting a significant drop in user engagement and exacerbating downward price pressure.
- Technical Warnings: Analysts caution that XRP may be forming a “double top” pattern, with potential drops below $1, and critical support levels between $1.85 and $1.80, which if breached, could trigger further liquidation events.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
