Crypto
XRP price chart
This page shows XRP/USD, the price of one XRP token in US dollars, quoted as a spot price on the Bitstamp exchange.
XRP trades continuously across a number of exchanges; the price shown here reflects Bitstamp's order book specifically, not a single blended market-wide rate.
XRP / US Dollar chart
BITSTAMP:XRPUSDSpot price on the Bitstamp exchange.
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At a glance
| Full name | XRP |
|---|---|
| Ticker/pair | XRP/USD |
| TradingView symbol | BITSTAMP:XRPUSD |
| Instrument type | Spot pair on the Bitstamp exchange |
| Reference market | Bitstamp |
| Quotation currency | US dollar |
| Market schedule | Continuous, 24/7 including weekends |
| Coverage | Global XRP spot market, as reflected on Bitstamp |
| Status | Spot (not a futures, ETF or CFD) |
| Data delay | Bitstamp's feed is typically real-time on TradingView, but prices differ slightly between exchanges |
What is XRP / US Dollar?
XRP is the native digital asset of the XRP Ledger, an open-source blockchain originally associated with the payments company Ripple and designed for fast, low-cost settlement, including cross-border payments.
The XRP Ledger uses a consensus protocol operated by a network of independently run validators, rather than proof-of-work mining or traditional proof-of-stake, to agree on transaction ordering. A large portion of total XRP supply was pre-mined at launch, with a share held in escrow accounts that release XRP on a scheduled basis.
How to read this chart
A rising line means XRP is gaining value in US dollar terms; falling means the opposite. As with other crypto pairs, trading is continuous with no formal weekly close.
XRP's price has historically been sensitive to legal and regulatory developments concerning its issuer-adjacent entities, which can produce sharp, event-driven moves distinct from broader market trends. Scheduled escrow releases add periodic new supply to the market, and prices can differ between exchanges.
What moves it?
- Legal and regulatory developments
- Court rulings and regulatory actions concerning Ripple and the classification of XRP in various jurisdictions have historically produced some of the largest price moves in XRP's history.
- Escrow releases
- A substantial share of total XRP supply is held in escrow and released on a defined schedule, which can affect available circulating supply.
- Payments and partnership activity
- Adoption of XRP-based products for cross-border payments and liquidity provision by financial institutions can influence demand.
- Broader crypto risk sentiment
- XRP, like most major tokens, tends to move with overall risk appetite across the crypto market.
Why businesses and investors monitor it
Firms involved in cross-border payments, remittances or liquidity provision that use XRP-based infrastructure track this price for operational and treasury purposes. It also serves as an indicator of sentiment around regulatory clarity for cryptoassets more broadly.
This page is informational and does not constitute investment advice.
XRP vs bitcoin
XRP and bitcoin differ substantially in design: XRP was purpose-built for fast settlement through a validator-based consensus protocol, while bitcoin prioritises decentralisation and fixed monetary policy through proof-of-work mining.
Comparing XRP/USD with BTC/USD shows how far payments-focused tokens move relative to the largest and most established cryptoasset, particularly around regulatory news specific to XRP.
Frequently asked questions
Is XRP the same as Ripple?
No. Ripple is a private payments technology company; XRP is an independent digital asset that runs on the XRP Ledger, which Ripple uses in some of its products but does not control outright.
How does the XRP Ledger reach consensus?
It uses a consensus protocol in which a network of independently operated validators agree on transaction ordering, rather than proof-of-work mining or conventional staking.
What are XRP escrow releases?
A large share of total XRP supply is locked in escrow accounts that release a capped amount of XRP each month, adding to circulating supply on a predictable schedule.
Why has XRP's price been affected by legal cases?
Court and regulatory decisions on whether XRP should be treated as a security in certain jurisdictions have created significant uncertainty at times, which markets have priced in through sharp moves.
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Written and maintained by the StandardsDesk editorial team. Last reviewed 2026-08-06. The explanatory text on this page is evergreen: it is not updated with market movements, and no current price or level is quoted anywhere outside the chart.
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