XRP Steals Bitcoin’s Spotlight – Is It the New Crypto Prom Queen? šŸ‘‘

Oh, look who’s crashing the crypto prom and stealing Bitcoin’s tiara! šŸŽ‰ XRP is suddenly the belle of the ball, with social interest on X (formerly Twitter, because why not rebrand everything?) skyrocketing to levels that have Bitcoin side-eyeing like a jealous ex. šŸ“ˆ Recent data-because we love data, it’s like the spinach of the internet-shows XRP consistently trending alongside the big kids like Bitcoin and Ethereum. But here’s the kicker: XRP is getting way more cashtags. Someone’s been eating their influencer cereal. 🄣

XRP Climbs the Cashtag Ladder Like a Boss

Nikita Bier, head of product at X (yes, that’s their actual job title, not a cocktail), spilled the tea with a chart that’s basically XRP’s glow-up montage. Since December 2025, XRP has been the Kim Kardashian of cashtags-always in the spotlight, always trending. And in early January 2026? Oh honey, XRP was serving looks that rivaled Bitcoin and Ethereum. Even on days when other stocks like $iren, $tesla, and $gme tried to steal the show, XRP was like, ā€œSorry, I’m still here, and I brought my own confetti.ā€ šŸŽŠ

Top Cashtags Searched On X (aka The Popularity Contest Chart)

Why Is XRP Suddenly the Cool Kid in School?

Well, besides the fact that it’s not sitting in the corner eating glue, XRP has been making some major moves. Ripple, its cool older sibling, just got the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to give it a high-five (aka regulatory approval). And Luxembourg? They’re basically BFFs now. Oh, and rumor has it BlackRock-yes, the BlackRock-might be using Ripple’s stablecoin as collateral. But don’t quote me on that, I’m just here for the drama. šŸæ

All this, plus a sprinkle of speculation and ecosystem developments, has XRP trending like a viral cat video. Meow-nificent, if you ask me. 🐱

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2026-01-17 08:13