TLDR
- XRP has surged by 488% since the U.S. election held on November 5, 2024.
- The token outperformed Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, and Solana in the same period.
- Despite a decline in its global ranking, XRP demonstrated the highest long-term growth.
- Bitcoin rose by 83% while Ethereum gained 95% since the election.
- BNB climbed 136%, and Solana recorded a 45% increase.
XRP has outperformed all major cryptocurrencies since the U.S. election on November 5, 2024. Despite ranking fifth globally, XRP surged by 488%, surpassing Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, and Solana. Analyst Zach Rector stated, “XRP is still running the show,” highlighting its dominant performance following the election.
XRP Rises Despite Ranking Drop
XRP price started at $0.50 on election day and rallied steadily in the following months. It reached $2.30 by early December and continued to climb amid legal optimism. The price surged to $3.38 just before Donald Trump’s January 2025 inauguration.
Following the inauguration, XRP hit a multi-year high of $3.65 on July 18. That marked a 630% increase from the election day price. Although the token dipped below $3 this week, it remains significantly up year-over-year.
Since the election.
BTC- Up 83%
ETH- Up 95%
BNB- Up 136%
SOL- Up 45%
XRP- Up 488%We are still running this bullrun.
It's not even close…— Zach Rector (@ZachRector7) October 7, 2025
The Rector emphasized XRP’s strong position despite its recent decline in ranking. He noted, “No other top-five asset has come close to XRP’s growth since the election.” CoinMarketCap data supports this claim, showing XRP’s exceptional percentage gain.
Bitcoin Gains But Lags Behind XRP
Bitcoin also saw considerable growth, but still trails behind XRP’s percentage increase. Since the election, the price of BTC has climbed from below $70,000 to an all-time high of $126,198. This represents an 83% increase during the same period.
Despite its rally, Bitcoin’s performance remains far below XRP’s 488% surge. Yet, Bitcoin led the recent weekly bull rally, reaching new record highs. Its sharp price movements reflect continued investor demand and bullish sentiment.
XRP, while lagging in short-term price gains, holds a stronger long-term growth rate. This contrast has fueled debate among market observers. Some now view XRP as the surprise leader of the ongoing bull run.
Ethereum and BNB Show Strength
Ethereum grew by 95% since the U.S. election, approaching its previous all-time high. It recently climbed to $4,755 but was unable to match XRP’s pace. Meanwhile, BNB surged 136%, reaching a record $1,336 last week.
BNB’s growth helped it overtake XRP in global rankings, pushing XRP to fifth place. However, XRP still leads in long-term gains following the election. Rector’s comparison included both BNB and ETH, noting their underperformance relative to XRP.
He concluded that XRP’s price action reflects more profound market shifts. “XRP’s gains are based on more than just hype,” he said. The token’s sustained rally signals renewed investor confidence and broader ecosystem support.
