Researcher Reveals an Important Part to Remember about XRP’s Price

A close look at past market data shows a striking imbalance in how major digital assets performed during the last cycle. While most attention often centers on Bitcoin and Ethereum, historical charts reveal that XRP delivered a far more aggressive move within a compressed period.

Crypto researcher SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) highlighted this contrast using historical charts that compare XRP with Bitcoin and Ethereum during 2017-2018. He believes that today’s setup carries stronger structural support than in previous years.

Historical Performance Shows XRP’s Explosive Growth

The data shows XRP produced nearly 350x returns during that cycle. Bitcoin recorded about 14x, while Ethereum reached roughly 100x. One of the charts shows XRP climbing rapidly and peaking near $3.4 in early 2018 before retracing. Another comparison chart tracks percentage change and places XRP far above both Bitcoin and Ethereum, with a sharp rise late in 2017.

This supports the statement that XRP’s increase was “24 times steeper than Bitcoin’s.” The move developed quickly and intensified toward the end of the cycle. XRP gained momentum within a short time window. At that stage, the asset did not rely on institutional demand. The rally came from early network expansion.

Infrastructure Growth Since 2017

The current structure looks very different. Ripple has completed a series of acquisitions aimed at building institutional-grade financial infrastructure. These deals total over $3 billion and target custody, payments, and liquidity services.

Ripple acquired Metaco in 2023 for $250 million, adding bank-grade custody solutions. In 2024, Standard Custody expanded regulated trust services in New York.

The company moved further in 2025 with the $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, now operating as Ripple Prime and handling large-scale clearing activity. Additional acquisitions include Rail at $200 million, GTreasury at $1 billion, and Palisade, which strengthens wallet and custody capabilities.

Each move adds another layer to Ripple’s institutional offering. The focus now sits on integrating services that support banks, financial firms, and large enterprises.

Stronger Foundation Supports Price Appreciation

SMQKE states that XRP’s earlier rally came from “just early network momentum.” That context defines the difference between then and now. The previous surge developed without the infrastructure that exists today.

XRP now operates within a system that includes custody platforms, brokerage services, and treasury management tools. This changes how demand can enter the market. Instead of relying only on retail participation, XRP can now connect to institutional flows.

Potential integration with systems like SWIFT, FedNow, and DTCC adds another layer of utility. With these connections, SMQKE believes the 350x surge was just a preview, and he expects much more as institutional capital enters the ecosystem.

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