XRP Surges Ahead of Bitcoin and Ethereum in Market Recovery, Fueled by Ripple-Mastercard Collaboration and $500 Million Strategic Investment
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Benzinga
Updated: Nov 06 2025XRP's Recent Performance: XRP experienced a nearly 4% increase in value over 24 hours, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum, which saw smaller gains of 1.21% and 1.54%, respectively.
Partnerships Driving Growth: The rally in XRP's price is attributed to Ripple Labs' partnership with Mastercard and Gemini to explore the use of Ripple USD for fiat card payments, alongside securing $500 million in strategic funding.
Market Context: Despite the recent gains, XRP had faced a challenging week, with a 9% decline over the past week and over 21% in the last month prior to the recent uptick.
Current Valuation: As of the latest data, XRP was trading at $2.32, with Ripple's valuation rising to $40 billion following the recent funding round.
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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.
