XRP Skyrockets 18% — Breaks $3.60 to Set New All-Time High
Source Tradingkey
TradingKey – On Friday morning, July 18 (Asia time), Ripple’s XRP surged over 18%, smashing through its previous peak of $3.40 set in January 2025, and reaching a new all-time high of $3.64.
XRP Price Chart – Source: TradingView
Historical Context and Legal Breakthrough
- In 2018, XRP hit $3.40 during the crypto bull run.
- In 2021, despite another market rally, XRP only reached $1.90 due to its ongoing lawsuit with the U.S. SEC.
- Now, following a partial legal victory and settlement with the SEC, XRP has removed a major overhang, unlocking fresh upside momentum.
Sector Rotation: XRP Takes the Lead
Over the past two weeks, Stellar (XLM) — another cross-border payment token — rallied over 110%, but its momentum has stalled. XRP has now taken the baton, driving the payments sector higher. Notably, Cardano (ADA) also jumped 10% today, signaling broader strength in utility-driven altcoins.
Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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