XRP Beat Ethereum in a Way No One Saw Coming

• On-chain data shows 80% of the XRP supply is in profit, beating Ethereum’s 61%
• This “profit gap” suggests XRP holders have stronger conviction than their ETH counterparts
• Despite huge gains, low volume indicates most XRP holders are not selling their positions

XRP’s impressive performance in 2025 has created a remarkable situation in the market. Following a massive rally that began last November, a staggering 80% of the cryptocurrency’s total circulating supply is now in a state of profit. 

Yet, despite sitting on significant gains, on-chain data suggests the vast majority of these holders are holding their positions, betting on even higher prices to come.

What Do On-Chain Profit Metrics Show?

Glassnode’s data shows that XRP’s price of over $2 is more than 3x higher than its base price before the November pump. 

That means early XRP investors are sitting on over 300% gains. Most of them kept their tokens, expecting more rallies. However, a trend that began in early June highlighted profit realization at $68.8 million per day, signaling a wave of distribution by early holders. Analysts think some holders are locking in profits after a massive …

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