For more than six months, XRP has managed to stay above its earlier sideways trading zone, signaling steady, though modest movement.
However, despite holding ground, XRP’s price activity has been underwhelming, particularly when compared to Bitcoin’s performance. While BTC has surged to fresh record highs since April, XRP has hovered around the $2 mark, unable to move past its January 2025 high of $3.40. This lack of upward movement paints a less encouraging picture for its holders.
XRP Leaves the $0.50 Era Behind
Even though XRP’s recent price movement hasn’t been inspiring, its current value shows how far it has come. As of June 19, XRP is trading at $2.15—much higher than the $0.50 level it struggled with for years. That price point, which once acted like a wall holding XRP back, now feels like a thing of the past. This change shows that XRP may be entering a new phase, where old limits no longer apply.
Some people may feel disappointed that XRP hasn’t climbed back to its yearly high or matched Bitcoin’s substantial gains, but looking at the bigger picture tells a more hopeful story. XRP is no longer stuck at low levels—it’s holding steady in a much higher range than before. This steady position, even without significant jumps, suggests growing strength over time and a more favorable outlook than in previous years.
The Rise and Fall Around $0.50 (2017–2019)
XRP first hit the $0.50 mark during a big market rally in December 2017. At that time, reaching $0.50 was a big deal—it showed XRP was hitting new highs. Soon after, it jumped to almost $3.80 by January 2018. But as the excitement faded, the price dropped back down to $0.50 just a few months later. Between March and June 2018, $0.50 acted like a safety net, with XRP bouncing off it several times.
That support didn’t hold for long. From July 2018 to June 2019, $0.50 turned into a ceiling. XRP kept trying to break through but couldn’t, mainly as the overall market stayed weak. The price continued to fall and eventually dropped below $0.50, reaching a low of approximately $0.11 by March 2020.
XRP’s Comeback and Setbacks (2020–2023)
Based on the graph, XRP started to bounce back in late 2020, slowly moving toward the $0.50 level again. After testing it a few times, it finally broke above in April 2021 and briefly hit $1.96. But the gain didn’t last long. The price dropped again, and by mid-2021, it had returned to near $0.50. Things worsened after the Terra crash in May 2022, which pushed XRP back below $0.50.
It wasn’t until July 2023 that XRP climbed back and stayed above $0.50. This rise was primarily due to Ripple winning a major court case against the SEC. A judge’s ruling gave investors hope again. Getting back over $0.50 was important—it wasn’t just a price move, but also a sign that people were feeling more confident about XRP’s future.
XRP Struggles for Direction in Mid-2025
In 2025, XRP is undergoing an important phase, similar to its past struggles around the $0.50 level—but now at a significantly higher price. After jumping above $3.00 in January, the price dropped and started moving in a choppy range between $2.00 and $2.60. By mid-June, XRP was trading around $2.15, with lower trading volume and fewer big price swings. This slowdown suggests that the market is uncertain, waiting to see if XRP will break out again or continue its downward trend. How it performs around the $2 mark could play a key role in shaping its next significant move, just as it did at $0.50 in earlier years.
Final Thoughts
XRP has come a long way from the days when it struggled to stay above $0.50. Now holding steady above $2, it’s clear the token has made real progress over time. While 2025 hasn’t brought the big gains some hoped for, staying in this higher price range shows strength and stability. Just like $0.50 was a key level in the past, the $2 mark could now be the new base for XRP’s next move. Whether it breaks out or drops again, how XRP performs in the months ahead will likely shape its future trajectory.
