Better Buy in 2025: XRP (Ripple) or Bitcoin?
The value of all cryptocurrencies in circulation soared to a new high of $3.9 trillion in December, shortly after Donald Trump won the presidential election on Nov. 5. Since Trump campaigned on a pro-crypto agenda, investors immediately started pricing in the potential of friendlier government policies and lighter regulation, which could create value across the industry.XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), which was created by a company called Ripple in 2012, was one of the best performers last year with a whopping 235% gain. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) also logged an impressive return of 119%, further solidifying its position as the world's largest cryptocurrency. But 2025 is off to a rocky start for both. Although XRP is up slightly on the year, it's down 32% from its 52-week high from January. Bitcoin, on the other hand, has started the year with a decline of 14%. For investors who believe in the potential of cryptocurrencies, the recent dips might spell an opportunity -- but is XRP or Bitcoin the better buy this year?Continue reading
The value of all cryptocurrencies in circulation soared to a new high of $3.9 trillion in December, shortly after Donald Trump won the presidential election on Nov. 5. Since Trump campaigned on a pro-crypto agenda, investors immediately started pricing in the potential of friendlier government policies and lighter regulation, which could create value across the industry.
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), which was created by a company called Ripple in 2012, was one of the best performers last year with a whopping 235% gain. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) also logged an impressive return of 119%, further solidifying its position as the world's largest cryptocurrency.
But 2025 is off to a rocky start for both. Although XRP is up slightly on the year, it's down 32% from its 52-week high from January. Bitcoin, on the other hand, has started the year with a decline of 14%. For investors who believe in the potential of cryptocurrencies, the recent dips might spell an opportunity -- but is XRP or Bitcoin the better buy this year?
