XRP Price Plummets 25% Despite Major Regulatory News and $1.3B ETF Inflows
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 27 2025- Price Plunge: XRP's price dropped nearly 25% in 2025 and fell approximately 50% from its year-to-date high, resulting in over $50 billion in valuation loss, reflecting a pessimistic sentiment towards the overall cryptocurrency market performance.
- Regulatory Developments: Despite the SEC concluding its multi-year lawsuit against Ripple and approving several XRP ETFs that have attracted over $1.3 billion in inflows, XRP failed to reverse its downward trend, indicating a lack of confidence in crypto assets among investors.
- Ecosystem Expansion: Ripple made several acquisitions in 2025, including Hidden Road and GTreasury, and secured a $500 million investment at a $40 billion valuation, aimed at enhancing its ecosystem's competitiveness; however, these initiatives did not effectively support XRP's price.
- Market Environment Impact: The overall poor performance of the cryptocurrency market, with total market capitalization dropping from $4.2 trillion to $2.8 trillion, closely correlates with XRP's price decline, highlighting investors' risk-averse sentiment towards digital assets.
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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.
