XRP Explodes: Challenging Ethereum, Nurturing Dreams of Ousting Bitcoin

Ripple has received official confirmation from U.S. authorities, marking an important milestone for this blockchain company and their native token, XRP. This recognition highlights Ripple’s charitable initiatives and the company’s growing influence in the fields of inclusive finance and blockchain innovation. As the growth momentum of XRP becomes increasingly strong and analysts debate whether it can surpass Ethereum or even challenge the dominance of Bitcoin, another story led by MAGACOIN FINANCE, a presale token predicted to deliver superior returns, is drawing attention. XRP Challenges Ethereum’s Position at Number 2 In the second quarter of 2025, XRP surpassed Ethereum in retail trading revenue on Coinbase, accounting for 13% of the platform’s retail trading income compared to 12% for Ethereum. Analysts suggest that this shift is due to increased retail demand, interest from new institutions, and growing speculation surrounding the potential XRP ETF. This is not the first time XRP has risen to the second position. In January 2018, its market capitalization briefly surpassed Ethereum. Now, with XRP’s liquidity skyrocketing and price forecasts predicting a 500% increase to $12.50 by 2028, XRP may once again surpass ETH - especially if Ethereum’s growth momentum slows down. However, although Ethereum boasts a robust developer network and strong Layer 2 activity, the recent influx of ETF capital has stalled. This could create an opportunity for XRP to reclaim the number 2 position if the current trend continues. Bitcoin Still Is the Mountain to Climb Despite the achievements made, XRP still has a long way to go to rise to the throne of Bitcoin. By mid-2025, Bitcoin’s market capitalization had reached over $2 trillion, compared to about $138 billion for XRP. To catch up, XRP will need to increase by nearly 1,500% - a feat that is unlikely to happen without the approval of major institutions and many ETFs. Although XRP has shown strength in certain specific markets like India - where it has surpassed Bitcoin in trading volume - a historical change in demand is needed to dethrone Bitcoin as the dominant asset in the industry.