- XRP active addresses surged 490% since 2022 vs. Bitcoin’s 10%, signaling rising retail interest in the altcoin.
- Coinbase plans regulated XRP futures for 2025, targeting institutional and retail capital with hedging tools.
XRP has recorded a 490% increase in active wallet addresses since its 2022 low, outpacing Bitcoin’s 10% growth over the same period, according to data analyzed by ETHNews.
The rise suggests a shift in trader focus, with retail participants increasingly favoring the altcoin. At the time of reporting, XRP traded near $2.07, maintaining stability despite broader market declines, while Bitcoin’s activity reflected steadier institutional engagement.
The spike in XRP’s active addresses—a metric tracking wallet interactions—points to heightened retail speculation. ETHNews analysts correlate such growth with rising confidence among smaller investors, contrasting Bitcoin’s slower address growth tied to institutional inflows.
This divergence underscores differing volatility profiles: XRP’s price swings often align with retail sentiment shifts, whereas Bitcoin’s movements lean on structured capital.
Technically, XRP consolidates within a descending triangle pattern, nearing a potential breakout. The $2.00 price level has acted as support, buoyed by sustained retail participation. However, reliance on retail demand introduces risks.
Meanwhile, Coinbase Derivatives announced plans to launch regulated XRP futures contracts by April 21, 2025, pending no objections from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
We’re excited to announce that Coinbase Derivatives has filed with the CFTC to self-certify $XRP futures – bringing a regulated, capital-efficient way to gain exposure to one of the most liquid digital assets.
We anticipate the contract going live on April 21, 2025.
Stay tuned… pic.twitter.com/nKUPjjnMKW
— Coinbase Institutional
(@CoinbaseInsto) April 3, 2025
The exchange utilized a self-certification process, bypassing direct CFTC approval—a method previously applied to Solana and Hedera futures. This move aims to offer institutional and retail traders a regulated avenue to hedge or speculate on XRP’s price.
The futures launch aligns with growing institutional interest in XRP, amplified by Ripple’s recent introduction of RLUSD, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. Coinbase’s 2023 rollout of XRP perpetual futures outside the U.S. laid groundwork for this expansion, now leveraging improved regulatory clarity domestically. Successful implementation could enhance XRP’s liquidity and broader derivative market adoption.
ETHNews note the dual forces shaping XRP’s trajectory: retail-driven address growth and institutional infrastructure developments. While Bitcoin’s dominance persists, XRP’s independent retail base suggests a decoupling from broader market trends.
The altcoin’s ability to sustain momentum hinges on balancing speculative activity with tangible use cases, such as cross-border payments facilitated by Ripple’s partnerships.
The current price of XRP (Ripple) is $2.1270 USDT, reflecting a −0.15% intraday decline. The price has moved within a relatively narrow range between $2.1184 and $2.1441, showing minor volatility as the asset consolidates after a series of recent corrections. This stability may suggest that XRP is entering a short-term decision zone.
Over the last 7 days, XRP has lost −3.57%, while over the past month, the decline is more pronounced at −14.85%. Despite these short-term losses, XRP maintains a solid long-term structure with a +2.15% gain year-to-date, and a remarkable +258.70% increase over the past year, confirming its macro strength within the ongoing crypto cycle.
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