XRP Surpasses Ethereum Is the Market Acting Irrationally Again?

VISI.NEWS | BANDUNG - XRP has made a major move in the crypto market by overtaking Ethereum (ETH) in trading volume on Coinbase during the first half of 2025. According to Coinbase’s latest 10-Q filing with the SEC, XRP accounted for 16% of total transaction revenue through June 30, surpassing Ethereum’s 15%. This marks a significant shift in trader preference. However, many analysts are questioning whether this surge reflects XRP’s fundamental strength or signals irrational behavior in the market driven by hype after regulatory clarity. Coinbase had previously delisted XRP in 2021 due to the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple Labs. However, a 2023 court ruling declared that XRP is not a security when traded on exchanges, allowing the asset to return to major platforms such as Coinbase. Since then, XRP’s trading activity has surged. In Q2 2025, XRP contributed 13% of Coinbase’s transaction revenue, while ETH’s share was only 12%. Still, doubts linger about the sustainability of this trend. Some analysts argue that the spike is fueled more by speculative interest and short-term market sentiment than by genuine growth or technological advancement on XRP’s part. With high volatility and uncertain regulatory environments, a big question arises: Is XRP’s resurgence real or just another bubble forming in the crypto world? Not financial advice do your own research. @gvr