XRP Launches Official X Account, Garners 111K Followers in 13 Hours
XRP's official X account attracted rapid engagement with over 111,000 followers and 3.7 million views on its debut post within 13 hours.
XRP's official X account attracted rapid engagement with over 111,000 followers and 3.7 million views on its debut post within 13 hours. XRP (XRP) is trading at $1.29. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by Bitcoin.com, with live market data added, as of Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:30:05 UTC.
The strong initial engagement with XRP's official X account highlights the cryptocurrency's enduring popularity and active community, which could bolster its market presence and adoption efforts.
- XRP's official X account gained 111K followers in 13 hours.
- Debut post amassed 3.7M views, showcasing strong community interest.
- XRP price down 1.39% in 24 hours amid broader market decline.
- XRP Launches Official Twitter Account After 13 Years
- XRP Launches Official X Account, Garners 111K Followers in 13 Hours — this brief
XRP's official X account, operated by Ripple and the XRPL Foundation, was launched on October 15th and remained inactive until October 19th.
The account's first post attracted significant attention, gaining over 111,000 followers and 3.7 million views within 13 hours.
This rapid engagement indicates a strong and active community around XRP, which could support its market position and adoption initiatives.
Despite the positive community response, XRP's price has declined by 1.39% in the past 24 hours, mirroring the broader market trend.
The total cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.79 trillion, with 
Bitcoin also down by 1.56% in the same period.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from $1.29 to $1.29 — +0.00%.
The chart plots XRP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₦1,760.21 (about $1.29), down 0.8% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.4% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
XRP Launches Official X Account, Garners 111K Followers in 1 — questions & answers
Why did XRP's X account gain so many followers so quickly?
The rapid follower growth likely reflects XRP's large and active community, eager to engage with official updates.
How does this impact XRP's market position?
While the strong community engagement is positive, XRP's price remains down, aligning with the broader market decline.
What is the significance of the 3.7 million views?
The high view count on the debut post suggests widespread interest and visibility for XRP's official communications.
How much is 1 XRP worth in naira today?
About ₦1,760.21 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.29. The naira price moves with both XRP's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our XRP in naira page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from Bitcoin.com. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.