XRP's 2025 Performance Disappointed While Silver Soared with a 145% Surge: Here's the Explanation

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

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Source: benzinga_crypto

Updated: Dec 23 2025

Silver's Performance: Silver has surged 145% in 2025, driven by strong demand from investors seeking a safe haven and industrial needs for solar panels, EVs, and data centers, marking its best year since 1982.
Cryptocurrency Struggles: In contrast, cryptocurrencies like XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum have underperformed, with XRP down 9% due to delays in regulatory clarity and lack of institutional demand.
Market Dynamics: The divergence between silver and crypto is attributed to silver's immediate buyers versus crypto's reliance on speculative trading, highlighting that markets favor assets with current demand.
Economic Factors: Factors such as rate-cut expectations, a weakening dollar, and geopolitical anxiety are contributing to silver's rise, while central banks are increasing their gold reserves, further supporting precious metals over cryptocurrencies.

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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.

XRP's 2025 Performance Disappointed While Silver Soared with a 145% Surge: Here's the Explanation

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