Will XRP Maintain Its Lead in 2025? Insights from the Latest Cryptocurrency Poll

Cryptocurrency Prices Surge in 2024

The prices of cryptocurrencies have soared in 2024, hitting remarkable gains and reaching new all-time highs shortly after the 2024 presidential election.

XRP Token's Performance

Among the most notable performers is the XRP Token from Ripple, which has seen an impressive 279% increase year-to-date. It has recently achieved new one-month and one-year highs, raising speculation on whether it can continue its upward trajectory and challenge its all-time highs from 2018.

With XRP ETFs filed and the potential for a more crypto-friendly administration, the sentiment around XRP remains bullish. Benzinga recently conducted a poll to gauge opinions on whether XRP will outperform other major cryptocurrencies in 2025.

Poll Results: XRP vs. Other Cryptos

Benzinga asked readers: "Do you think any of these cryptos will outperform XRP in 2025?" Here’s how respondents voted:

• Bitcoin (BTC): 28%
• Solana (SOL): 15%
• Dogecoin (DOGE): 13%
• Ethereum (ETH): 10%
• Shiba Inu (SHIB): 10%
• Hedera (HBAR): 1%
• None of the Above: 24%

Bitcoin topped the poll with 28%, followed by the None of the Above option, where 24% believe XRP will be the top performer.

Current Prices and Performance

Here are the current prices and year-to-date returns for the cryptocurrencies in question:

• Bitcoin: $99,758.18, +125.7%
• Solana: $239.25, +129.7%
• Dogecoin: $0.4369, +375.1%
• Ethereum: $4,039.69, +71.3%
• Shiba Inu: $0.00003095, +198.0%
• Hedera: $0.2932, +238.4%
• XRP: $2.39, +279.1%

Among these, Dogecoin has shown the best performance, followed closely by XRP and Hedera. Notably, only Bitcoin and Solana have reached new all-time highs recently.

All-Time Highs Comparison

Here’s a look at the all-time highs for the cryptocurrencies:

• XRP: $3.84 (May 2018)
• Dogecoin: $0.7376 (May 2021)
• Ethereum: $4,891.70 (November 2021)
• Shiba Inu: $0.00008845 (October 2021)
• Hedera: $0.5701 (September 2021)

Market Sentiment

As we approach 2025, it will be intriguing to observe which cryptocurrencies will achieve new highs and become the top performers. A recent Benzinga poll indicated that 41% of readers are not interested in buying XRP, while 28% feel they missed the opportunity to invest in it.

With the new year around the corner, the crypto landscape remains dynamic and full of potential.