XRP vs BTC: Glassnode Data Contrasts Retail vs Institutional Rally Paths

XRP active addresses have increased by 490% since the 2022 cycle low. Bitcoin’s active addresses rose just 10% over the same period. Glassnode argues that XRP’s late 2024 breakout was due to retail speculation. XRP appears primarily retail-driven this market cycle, with active addresses increasing 490% since the 2022 cycle low, while Bitcoin’s grew just 10%, according to Glassnode data . This surge signals heightened speculative interest in XRP from retail traders, contrasting with Bitcoin’s more stable, institutional-led rally. Glassnode: XRP Rally Retail-Driven, BTC Institutional Glassnode noted Bitcoin’s price growth has been steady, driven by institutional investments and ETF inflows. XRP, however, remained largely dormant before a sharp speculative breakout in December 2024. “ Despite similar price gains since the cycle low with both trading roughly 5x to 6x off the bottom, their rally paths differ, ” Glassnode noted. “ Bitcoin shows steady, catalyst-driven growth, while XRP’s rise is largely speculative. ” Related: Is Ripple Quietly Reducing Its XRP Sales Pressure? Escrow Data Analyzed XRP Market Structure Raises Volatili… The post XRP vs BTC: Glassnode Data Contrasts Retail vs Institutional Rally Paths appeared first on Coin Edition .