XRP Community Overlooks DeFi Boom — “Hodlers” Miss Out

Ripple’s native token, XRP, has emerged as a major player in 2025, riding high on the wave of decentralized finance (DeFi) innovations.

The cryptocurrency, which has surged 240% year-to-date, continues to surprise its community with opportunities to grow wealth without liquidating holdings.

XRP is trading at $2.46 at the time of writing, marking a 2.19% decline in the last 24 hours, according to Brave New Coin’s XRP Liquid Index.

Brave New Coin’s XRP Liquid Index

Crypto analyst Cypress Demanincor recently raised the alarm about the XRP community’s lack of awareness of the expanding DeFi ecosystem within the XRP Ledger (XRPL). He noted that tools for staking, yield farming, and liquidity provision are now available to XRP holders, yet many remain dismissive or unaware of their transformative potential.

Adding to that, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, explained the financial advantages of engaging with XRP liquidity pools. “Providing tokens to liquidity pools enables holders to earn rewards,” he stated, emphasizing the dual benefit for both individuals and the ecosystem at large.

Do not sell XRP ( Hold Til $10,000 )

The XRP community on Reddit is abuzz with calls to “hold the line.” A post by Space_ape2069 urged users not to sell, aiming for a lofty $10,000 target, a frankly unrealistic price prediction. The thread has sparked heated discussions about XRP’s potential amid ongoing legal battles and market speculation.

Source: Reddit

One user confidently tied XRP’s future to the lawsuit’s resolution and potential market impacts, encouraging others to stay firm. Another contributor shared plans to invest $150 weekly, emphasizing commitment. The comments reflect optimism within the XRP community despite the cryptocurrency’s legal and market challenges.

Meanwhile, Ripple’s low transaction costs and unmatched speed continue to set it apart. With transactions completed in seconds and fees as low as 0.00001 XRP (a fraction of a cent), the ecosystem offers cost-effective alternatives to systems like SWIFT, which can charge $35-$50 for international payments.

2025: The Year for XRP DeFi Boom

The XRP Ledger’s maturity in 2024 has been a game-changer, with tools now available for XRP holders to earn passive income. Demanincor believes 2025 marks the perfect time for the XRP community to dive into DeFi opportunities, potentially reaping the benefits well into 2030 and beyond.

Beyond individual gains, exploring options like staking and liquidity provision could significantly bolster XRP’s status in the crypto space. The XRP community, known for its resilience and commitment, has a chance to enhance the ecosystem while strengthening its own position.

Demanincor also pointed out that XRPL was the first blockchain to include built-in DEX functionality, further highlighting its readiness to lead in the DeFi space. That historical fact underpins the platform’s ability to support innovative financial mechanisms that many have yet to fully utilize.

DeFi’s Key Role in XRP’s Evolution

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and other key figures have long emphasized the importance of DeFi in shaping XRP’s future. According to Garlinghouse, features such as decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are now operational on the XRPL, aligning with the financial world’s broader decentralization trend. Garlinghouse recently had dinner with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago, a move that is seen as extremely bullish for XRP.

Brad Garlinghouse with President Trump

Monica Long, Ripple’s President, highlighted another advancement: RLUSD, a Ripple-backed stablecoin, has been integrated into institutional DeFi initiatives. That combination with XRP further solidifies the token’s utility in modern finance, she noted.

Jazzi Cooper, an XRPL advocate, reminded the community that DeFi was never an afterthought for XRP. “The XRP Ledger was designed with DeFi capabilities from the outset,” he pointed out, reinforcing the foundation for these innovations.