Ripple Price History – XRP Graph 2012–2026
Historical Data – Ripple Price History – XRP Graph 2012–2026
Since its launch on the XRP Ledger in 2012, Ripple (XRP) has experienced some of the most dramatic price swings in the history of digital assets. From fractions of a penny to nearly $4, and through multi-year bear markets, the XRP price history tells the full story of a cryptocurrency built for institutional payments.
2012–2016: The Early Years
XRP launched in 2012 at a price close to zero, functioning primarily as a bridge currency within the XRP Ledger. Trading was minimal throughout 2013–2016. The token first gained broader exchange listings around 2014 and gradually climbed from $0.005 to $0.01 by end of 2016.
2017: The First Major Bull Run
The 2017 crypto bull market transformed XRP's price history. Starting the year near $0.006, XRP exploded to $2.40 by late December 2017 — a gain of over 35,000%. This was fueled by growing exchange listings, RippleNet partnerships with major banks, and the broader ICO mania.
2018: All-Time High and the Bear Market
January 4, 2018 marked XRP's all-time high at $3.84. Within weeks, a brutal bear market began. XRP fell to $0.25 by the end of 2018 and continued declining through 2019 to below $0.20. The market cap shrank from roughly $150 billion to under $10 billion.
2020–2025: The SEC Battle and Recovery
In December 2020, the SEC sued Ripple Labs for allegedly selling XRP as an unregistered security. XRP's price plummeted 60% overnight. However, the years-long legal fight ultimately concluded in 2025 with a ruling that XRP is not a security when sold on public exchanges. The resolution triggered a powerful recovery — XRP reclaimed $3 in early 2025 before entering a consolidation phase in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Ripple's price in 2020?
XRP started 2020 at around $0.19 and reached $0.77 by late November before the SEC announcement caused it to crash below $0.22 in December.
Has XRP ever been above $3?
Yes. XRP surpassed $3 in January 2018 (ATH: $3.84) and again in early 2025 following the US strategic crypto reserve announcement.
How long did the XRP bear market last?
After the January 2018 ATH, XRP was in a prolonged bear market for approximately 3–4 years, not recovering meaningfully until the 2020–2021 bull cycle.
Where can I find full historical XRP price data?
RipplePriceGraph.org provides historical XRP price charts spanning from 2012 to the present, with daily and monthly data views.
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