XRP makes waves 🌊

While Bitcoin's upward momentum has stalled, altcoins are starting to outperform the alpha cryptocurrency—with XRP the standout.

Author

Stephen Graves
July 17, 2025

📝 What you need to know

Bitcoin’s price has traded flat on the day, with its upward momentum stalling as traders take profits.

That’s given the altcoin market a shot in the arm, with XRP the standout gainer among the top cryptocurrencies. Up a third on the week, XRP’s rally has taken it to within touching distance of its all-time high.

The altcoin frenzy has seen Bitcoin dominance take a hit, dropping several percent on the month as traders pivot into cryptocurrencies that are trading at a substantial discount on their all-time highs.

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