XRP Hits $1.50 and Reclaims the 4th Position by Market Cap

• XRP climbed back into the spot as stronger buying activity and steady market support helped it edge past BNB.
• Investors redirected capital toward XRP, drawn to its active trading volume and clearer breakout.
• Futures positioning expanded sharply from October levels, showing renewed risk appetite as traders leaned into XRP’s rebound.

XRP traded around $1.50, moving ahead of BNB in the crypto market cap ranking. Market data showed XRP’s value at $93.4 billion, while BNB remained close behind. The move returned XRP to the fourth spot among digital assets by market value after a fresh rise in price and turnover.

The price increase came with stronger market activity. XRP rose about 9.2% over the past week, while 24-hour trading volume climbed above $5.1 billion. The token also pushed through the $1.40 area before holding near $1.50.

Trading Volume and Capital Rotation Support XRP Strength

One reason behind the XRP surge was a clear increase in spot market participation. Rising trading volume usually points to broader activity, and XRP recorded a strong jump as buyers returned after the recent breakout above resistance. Meanwhile, BNB showed weaker momentum, which allowed XRP to gain ground in relative market value even though the gap between the two assets remained narrow.

A further driver was the shift of funds among major crypto assets. With Bitcoin staying above $73,000, some traders moved toward altcoins which shows better short-term strength. XRP drew that interest because it remained highly liquid and was trading above a key breakout zone. The current move also followed a recovery from earlier weakness in the altcoin market, which had weighed on XRP during February.

XRP Futures Open Interest Rises 59% Since October

The derivatives market added another layer to the XRP rally. Data showed XRP futures open interest rose 59%, from 222.79 million XRP in October 2025 to 353.49 million XRP by March 2026. That increase showed that traders were reopening positions after a period of deleveraging. It also showed that market participation was not limited to spot trading alone.

The rise in open interest  and the recovery to the fourth-place, points to renewed confidence in near-term price movement. When open interest grows with price, it often means traders are adding exposure rather than closing positions. Even so, the data also points to a more fragile setup. XRP open interest is moving closer to levels seen before a prior correction, which means the market may remain sensitive to quick swings if momentum changes. 

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