XRP Reaches Third-Largest Market Cap, Surpassing Tether After Double-Digit Surge

The cryptocurrency XRP has reclaimed its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, exceeding Tether after a notable 10% price jump. This rally follows a Sunday dip and pushed XRP’s price from $2.35 to $2.65 within just hours of trading. As of press time, XRP is hovering at $2.57, up over 9% in the last 24 hours and 22% on the week according to CoinGecko data. The surge has pushed its market cap to a staggering $151 billion, surpassing Tether’s $149.9 billion and securing its position behind Bitcoin and Ethereum. This bullish trend is not isolated; Bitcoin also experienced gains, hitting over $105,700, while Ethereum surged by 4.38% to reach $2,625. The overall crypto market cap has reached a historic high of $3.28 trillion, the highest since February 2025, according to various sources. 💰🚀