XRP Market Cap Briefly Tops BlackRock as Token Doubles in Week-Long Rally

XRP's valuation momentarily surpasses world's largest asset manager amid market surge

  • XRP market cap reached $158.5 billion, surpassing its previous record of $131.7 billion from January 2018
  • Cryptocurrency ranked 61st among S&P 500 stocks by market capitalization
  • Market value exceeded established companies like BlackRock and Uber
  • Price rose to $2.67 amid broader cryptocurrency market gains
  • Market cap doubled from $75.3 billion to $158.5 billion in seven days

XRP Market Cap Surpasses Major S&P 500 Companies

XRP, the digital asset associated with Ripple, has reached $2.67 per token, pushing its market capitalization above many established S&P 500 companies, including BlackRock and Uber, amid renewed cryptocurrency market momentum.

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The digital asset’s market value positioned it at 61st place among S&P 500 stocks, outperforming 88% of index constituents. At its peak, XRP’s market capitalization touched $158.5 billion, exceeding BlackRock ($BLK: $158 billion) and Uber ($UBER: $154 billion).

Record-Breaking Performance

XRP’s market capitalization has demonstrated substantial growth:

  • November 26: $75.3 billion
  • December 3: $158.5 billion (peak)
  • Current: $153 billion

Even after a slight decline, XRP maintains its position above several major corporations:

  • Palantir ($PLTR): $151 billion
  • Pfizer ($PFE): $146 billion
  • Citigroup ($C): $136 billion
  • Lockheed Martin ($LMT): $123 billion

Market Drivers

Several factors have contributed to XRP’s price appreciation:

  • Potential SEC settlement developments
  • Market speculation about Elon Musk‘s investment interest
  • New strategic partnerships
  • Possibilities of an XRP ETF introduction

The current market capitalization represents a significant milestone, surpassing the previous high of $131.7 billion recorded on January 7, 2018, during the last major cryptocurrency bull market cycle.

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