Here's an interesting phenomenon: Among the top ten in the crypto market, there's one coin that's particularly different.
It doesn't chase hype, doesn't jump on new concepts, rises slowly, and falls slowly—XRP.
A lot of people think it's "outdated." Is its technology obsolete? Should it have been eliminated long ago?
But the reality is, from 2013 to now, through multiple bull and bear cycles, it has always remained in the top ten. Why?
The answer is simple: XRP has never been an emotion-driven asset.
Its underlying logic is—global banking system, cross-border payment networks, regulatory compliance frameworks, and it's even considered a potential replacement for SWIFT.
Other coins take off based on narratives, but XRP relies on institutions, compliance, and infrastructure—these are the "hard currencies."
**Why is the price so stable?**
Just look at the on-chain data and you'll understand:
- The top 100 addresses hold an extremely high proportion of tokens - Long-term holdings rarely move - No dumping in bear markets, no chasing in bull markets
These are typical characteristics of institutional assets. Retail sentiment? It doesn't affect XRP.
That's why you'll find: XRP doesn't surge as aggressively, but it also doesn't crash hard.
It's not like those new blockchains driven by hot money, nor is it a meme coin that pumps on community hype.
XRP's holders aren't ordinary players—they are banks, payment processors, and regulated funds.
It won't make you rich overnight, but it also won't suddenly go to zero.
That's why some people say: XRP has the "strongest floor" in the entire industry.
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ReverseTrendSister
· 20h ago
To be honest, XRP is just a cash machine for institutions; retail investors really don't have much of a chance here.
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ShadowStaker
· 20h ago
honestly the institutional chokehold on xrp is lowkey what keeps it boring... top 100 addresses just sitting there like garden gnomes. but yeah, that's the point isn't it? no validator attrition theater, no yield farming casino. just... infrastructure. which tbh beats another season of memecoin roulette. still doesn't make it exciting though.
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SlowLearnerWang
· 20h ago
To be honest, I'm only now realizing... how is XRP so stable?
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All-InQueen
· 20h ago
Oh, that's true. XRP is like an old lady cooking—calm and unhurried, incredibly steady.
To put it bluntly, it's just a toy for institutions; retail investors joining in is pointless.
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FudVaccinator
· 20h ago
A coin is just a coin, it doesn't play on emotions. This is what a true anti-drop asset looks like.
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OnChainDetective
· 20h ago
Wait, the top 100 addresses hold an extremely high proportion but don't sell during a bear market? This logic seems off; it feels like you're just describing locked-up tokens... Are institutions really holding, or is Ripple tightly controlling them? You'd have to dig into wallet clusters to be sure.
Here's an interesting phenomenon: Among the top ten in the crypto market, there's one coin that's particularly different.
It doesn't chase hype, doesn't jump on new concepts, rises slowly, and falls slowly—XRP.
A lot of people think it's "outdated." Is its technology obsolete? Should it have been eliminated long ago?
But the reality is, from 2013 to now, through multiple bull and bear cycles, it has always remained in the top ten. Why?
The answer is simple: XRP has never been an emotion-driven asset.
Its underlying logic is—global banking system, cross-border payment networks, regulatory compliance frameworks, and it's even considered a potential replacement for SWIFT.
Other coins take off based on narratives, but XRP relies on institutions, compliance, and infrastructure—these are the "hard currencies."
**Why is the price so stable?**
Just look at the on-chain data and you'll understand:
- The top 100 addresses hold an extremely high proportion of tokens
- Long-term holdings rarely move
- No dumping in bear markets, no chasing in bull markets
These are typical characteristics of institutional assets. Retail sentiment? It doesn't affect XRP.
That's why you'll find: XRP doesn't surge as aggressively, but it also doesn't crash hard.
It's not like those new blockchains driven by hot money, nor is it a meme coin that pumps on community hype.
XRP's holders aren't ordinary players—they are banks, payment processors, and regulated funds.
It won't make you rich overnight, but it also won't suddenly go to zero.
That's why some people say: XRP has the "strongest floor" in the entire industry.