XRP’s price has remained in limbo for months, failing to build on its late 2024 momentum.
While some cryptos surged through the first half of 2025, XRP has largely stalled, leaving traders wondering why one of the oldest digital assets can’t break through.
Much of the answer lies beneath the surface—beyond charts and hype. At the heart of XRP’s stagnation is a unique blend of centralized control and unclear adoption, both of which have weighed heavily on investor confidence.
XRP doesn’t follow the same path as most decentralized coins. All 100 billion tokens were pre-mined, and Ripple still holds a large chunk of the supply. Around 42% is still under the company’s control—either in its wallets or locked in monthly escrows, which drip new coins into the market regularly.
This setup gives Ripple outsized influence over the token’s liquidity. For investors, it raises a concern: if one player controls supply mechanics, how much of XRP’s price is genuine market movement?
Although XRP is pitched as a tool for global finance, its real-world use has been limited. Despite partnerships and pilot programs, there’s little concrete evidence of major institutions using XRP at scale. Meanwhile, newer tokens have found clearer paths to adoption.
Adding to the unease is Ripple’s dual-network system. The public XRP Ledger is open to all, but the company also maintains a private version for central bank pilots. The closed nature of this system raises questions about transparency—particularly when the private ledger operates separately and is not auditable by the public.
Until Something Changes, Sideways is Likely
XRP’s problem isn’t its technology—it’s the structure behind it. Heavy supply concentration, uncertain utility, and a partially closed ecosystem continue to weigh on the token’s trajectory. Unless Ripple opens up its model or institutions show up in force, XRP may keep spinning its wheels while others race ahead.
Alexander Zdravkov
Reporter at Coindoo
Alexander Zdravkov is passionate about questions of meaning. He is a fluent German speaker as well as He has been in the crypto space for more than three years and has an eye for spotting emerging trends in the world of digital currencies. Whether providing in-depth analysis or reporting on all topics on a daily basis, his deep understanding and enthusiasm for what he does makes him a valuable addition to the team.
Source: https://coindoo.com/xrp-faces-roadblocks-beyond-the-chart/