{"id":16720,"date":"2025-09-05T13:17:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T12:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/?p=16720"},"modified":"2025-09-05T13:30:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T12:30:18","slug":"why-we-shouldnt-expect-an-xrp-explosion-like-in-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/why-we-shouldnt-expect-an-xrp-explosion-like-in-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Why we shouldn’t expect an XRP explosion like in 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

End of Euphoria for XRP Holders?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although XRP<\/a> has recently rebounded<\/strong>, its ratio compared to Bitcoin<\/a> remains nearly 90% below its peak<\/strong> of 2017. Increased competition in the cross-border payment space now makes it difficult for the token to experience another surge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 2017 surge also benefited from a more favorable competitive environment<\/strong>, as XRP<\/a> was one of the oldest cryptocurrencies<\/a> at that time. Today, it must contend with numerous rivals such as Ethereum<\/a>, Solana, or Sui, as well as stablecoins that are increasingly dominant in cross-border payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this context, it will be much more difficult for bulls to replicate the five-digit vertical gains<\/strong> recorded 8 years ago. The conditions of the crypto<\/a> market have fundamentally evolved since then, making a scenario similar to 2017 unlikely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

XRP Still Struggling Against Bitcoin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2017, the XRP surge<\/strong> in dollar terms was also accompanied by considerable gains against Bitcoin. The XRP\/BTC ratio<\/strong> climbed by more than 3,700%<\/strong> to reach over 0.00023 BTC within a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today, the situation is different. While the XRP\/BTC ratio has rebounded to around 0.000025 BTC<\/strong> in September 2025, after falling to less than 0.000010 BTC in mid-year, it still remains approximately 90%<\/strong> below its 2017 peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrency is also facing resistance in a long-term distribution zone between 0.000025 and 0.000030 BTC<\/strong>. Rebound attempts have already failed multiple times between 2019 and 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caution Is Required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although XRP has recently regained ground<\/strong>, market signals indicate that long-term investors are now more skeptical than enthusiastic about continued price appreciation<\/strong>. The competitive landscape has also significantly strengthened since 2017, weakening the prospects for spectacular gains<\/strong> for the cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this context, betting on a repeat of XRP’s exceptional 2017 performance could prove extremely risky<\/strong> in 2025. Investors would therefore be well advised to exercise the utmost caution before venturing into this territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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