Ripple XRP Price History: From Launch to Today
Ripple (XRP) has one of the most dramatic price histories in the cryptocurrency space. Launched in 2012 at a fraction of a cent, XRP has experienced multiple explosive bull runs and equally sharp corrections over its lifetime.
XRP Price Timeline: Key Milestones
2012-2016: XRP launched at $0.002686 per token. For its first several years, XRP traded below $0.01 with minimal market awareness outside cryptocurrency circles.
2017 Bull Run: XRP surged from under $0.01 to a then-record high of $3.84 in December 2017, driven by the 2017 crypto bull market — a gain of over 35,000% from its all-time low.
2018-2020 Bear Market: Following the 2017 peak, XRP fell sharply to around $0.17 by the end of 2018. The market struggled with regulatory uncertainty and broader crypto skepticism.
December 2020 – SEC Lawsuit: The SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple Labs. XRP dropped approximately 67% in one week as major US exchanges delisted it.
2021 Recovery: Despite the lawsuit, XRP rallied to $1.96 in April 2021 before retreating again as litigation continued.
2023 Court Victory: A federal judge ruled that XRP sold on public exchanges to retail investors did not constitute securities — a partial win for Ripple that triggered a major price rally.
2024-2025 Bull Market: XRP surged to $3.84 in December 2024, then set a new all-time high of $3.66 on July 18, 2025 before entering a correction.
March 2026: XRP currently trades at $1.45, approximately 60% below its peak, with approved spot XRP ETFs now providing institutional access.