XRP News Today: XRP Market Cap Surpasses $181 Billion Entering Top 110 Global Firms

XRP’s market capitalization reached $181.08 billion on August 23, 2025, surpassing major global corporations including Pinduoduo, BlackRock, Xiaomi, and Citigroup, securing its position within the top 110 in global market value rankings [1]. This marks a significant milestone for the digital asset, reflecting growing institutional interest and enhanced liquidity in the cryptocurrency market. The rise is attributed to market-driven factors, including increased trading volume and improved investor sentiment, rather than new institutional investments or direct actions from Ripple Labs, Inc. [2].

The surge in XRP’s value is part of a broader trend of rising confidence in its role within global financial infrastructure. As of July 2025, its market cap stood at $128 billion, but it has since surged further, demonstrating strong market dynamics [2]. XRP’s price climbed to $3.32 following an 11% single-day increase reported by The Motley Fool, outperforming both Bitcoin and Ethereum during the same period [3]. This performance highlights XRP’s potential as a stable and liquid asset within the crypto space.

Despite these gains, XRP still faces challenges in competing with Bitcoin and Ethereum, particularly in corporate treasuries. As of 2025, Bitcoin and Ethereum remain dominant, holding 244,991 BTC and 4.1 million ETH respectively, while XRP remains below the 14% SWIFT liquidity target [4]. For XRP to reach a valuation that would turn $10,000 into $1 million, it would need to achieve a market cap of $17.3 trillion—a goal considered distant by industry analysts [5]. Additionally, the notion of XRP reaching $1,000—valuing it at $100 trillion—has been widely dismissed as unrealistic, with MEXC noting that such a valuation would nearly equal the total value of the global economy [6].

The continued rise in XRP’s market capitalization has been supported by a 24-hour trading volume of $6 billion and deep liquidity [2]. This momentum has generated optimism among crypto and blockchain enthusiasts, who view XRP as a potential backbone for institutional financial infrastructure in the evolving digital economy. However, experts warn that the asset’s performance could attract increased regulatory scrutiny, especially in light of Ripple’s ongoing legal challenges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) [4].

While major altcoins like XRP are expected to see price gains by the end of 2025, some analysts suggest that smaller-cap cryptocurrencies may outpace them in terms of growth potential [7]. This dynamic highlights the competitive and rapidly evolving nature of the crypto market. As XRP continues to solidify its position among global financial entities, its long-term success will depend on technological advancements, strategic partnerships, and regulatory developments.

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[1] AInvest - [https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-lags-bitcoin-ethereum-corporate-treasury-trend-2508/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-lags-bitcoin-ethereum-corporate-treasury-trend-2508/)

[2] Tribune India - [https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/xrp-hits-3-again-but-ozak-ai-presale-at-0-01-could-deliver-200x-returns](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/xrp-hits-3-again-but-ozak-ai-presale-at-0-01-could-deliver-200x-returns)

[3] The Motley Fool - [https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/08/22/could-ripples-price-surge-now-that-its-sec-battle/](https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/08/22/could-ripples-price-surge-now-that-its-sec-battle/)

[4] AInvest - [https://www.ainvest.com/news/ripple-xrp-future-backbone-institutional-cross-border-payments-2508/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/ripple-xrp-future-backbone-institutional-cross-border-payments-2508/)

[5] AOL - [https://www.aol.com/xrp-millionaire-maker-084600538.html](https://www.aol.com/xrp-millionaire-maker-084600538.html)

[6] MEXC - [https://www.mexc.co/news/xrp-to-1000-is-impossible-pundit-says-dont-be-fooled-by-unrealistic-fantasies/70529](https://www.mexc.co/news/xrp-to-1000-is-impossible-pundit-says-dont-be-fooled-by-unrealistic-fantasies/70529)

[7] CryptoDnes.bg - [https://cryptodnes.bg/en/chatgpt-5-predicts-the-price-of-xrp-solana-cardano-by-end-of-2025/](https://cryptodnes.bg/en/chatgpt-5-predicts-the-price-of-xrp-solana-cardano-by-end-of-2025/)