Frequently Asked Questions
What is XRP's all-time high price?
XRP's all-time high is $3.84 USD, reached on January 4, 2018 during the historic crypto bull run. At that price, XRP's market cap briefly exceeded $150 billion.
What was XRP's price in 2017?
XRP started 2017 at around $0.006 and ended the year at approximately $2.30, representing a gain of over 38,000% - one of the most spectacular returns in crypto history.
When did XRP launch?
XRP was created in 2012 when Ripple Labs (then OpenCoin) developed the XRP Ledger. XRP began trading on cryptocurrency exchanges in 2013.
What was XRP's lowest price ever?
XRP's lowest recorded price was around $0.002-0.003 in early 2013-2014, shortly after it began trading. From that low, XRP has gained over 100,000% to current prices.
How has XRP performed over the years?
XRP has had dramatic price swings. 2017 saw +38,000% gains, 2018 dropped -84%, the SEC lawsuit caused a -60% drop in Dec 2020, and the 2023 partial victory saw a +75% jump. Long-term holders from 2017 are still significantly in profit.