Better Buy: XRP (Ripple) vs. Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the most prominent cryptocurrency, but has badly lagged behind XRP during the past year.
There haven't been many dull moments in the cryptocurrency industry lately. The Trump administration took over in January, and there has been a monumental pivot to a much more pro-cryptocurrency approach. The president ordered the creation of strategic reserves for digital assets, and regulators have abandoned numerous lawsuits against companies in the crypto sector.
Despite all this, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) (Ripple) are down in 2025, though XRP has vastly outperformed Bitcoin during the past 12 months. It's a bit of a head-scratcher, especially for Bitcoin, the largest and most prominent cryptocurrency.
Is XRP's relative strength a coincidence, or is it the superior cryptocurrency investment now? Here's a look at whether XRP or Bitcoin is the better buy today.
