XRP’s Strong Q1 Performance: Can It Sustain Momentum Through Summer?

XRP has demonstrated remarkable resilience in Q1 2025, achieving a notable surge that positions it for a pivotal summer, following significant regulatory shifts.

In Q1 2025, XRP maintained a remarkable performance thanks to regulatory relief after the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) withdrew its Ripple appeal. According to the firm’s Q1 report, XRP outpaced Bitcoin [BTC] and Ethereum [ETH] concerning ETF-based demand and price appreciation.

“XRP-based investment products outperformed their Bitcoin and Ethereum counterparts, recording $37.7M in inflows and bringing their year-to-date total to $214M — just $1M shy of overtaking global Ethereum funds,” the report highlighted.

Even in April, XRP-based investment products attracted massive inflows, highlighting sustained investor interest.

XRP Outshines BTC This Quarter

The report underscored that XRP’s average daily trading volume has fluctuated around $3.2 billion over the last six months. Despite a turbulent market, XRP maintained a 10% edge over BTC, according to the XRP/BTC ratio, a key metric that monitors the relative strength of these cryptocurrencies.

“The XRP/BTC ratio increased yet again in Q1 by more than 10%, signifying strong performance against Bitcoin, traditionally the market leader,” it noted.

Source: XRP/BTC ratio, TradingView

XRP demonstrated a meteoric +350% performance against BTC between November 2024 and early 2025. However, recent months have witnessed a stabilization of BTC against XRP, despite its Q1 lead.

As of April, XRP experienced an 8% decline versus Bitcoin and continued this trend into May, with a further drop of about 4% in the first week.

For the XRP Ledger, the report observed a more than 30% drop in network activity, a reflection of broader market volatility during Q1. Ripple’s significant holding of 75.8% of XRP tokens as of March 31, 2025, raises questions about market supply and liquidity dynamics moving forward.

In terms of price action, XRP appeared to be testing critical support just below $2, a level coinciding with its 200-day moving average (DMA). This could either precipitate a further decline if breached—or serve as a rebound point for the asset’s price recovery.

Source: XRP/USDT, TradingView

Future Outlook for XRP

As we look ahead, it is critical to monitor both regulatory landscapes and market sentiment which will play a significant role in shaping XRP’s trajectory. Should the current trends hold, XRP may continue to attract significant investment, but sustained growth will likely depend on overcoming current market pressures and maintaining its competitive edge against BTC and ETH.

Conclusion

XRP’s performance in Q1 shows a strong potential for growth, positioning it as a noteworthy player in the crypto space. However, ongoing market dynamics and price support will be vital for its sustained upward momentum. Investors should remain vigilant and assess performance against key levels and peer assets.