XRP Risks Losing Lead to Solana as Price Nears $1.25 Support
XRP's position as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap could be threatened if its price falls below $1.25.
XRP's position as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap could be threatened if its price falls below $1.25. XRP (XRP) is trading at $1.25, down 0.8% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by Crypto Daily, with live market data added, as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:00:05 UTC.
The $1.25 price level is a critical support point for XRP, as a sustained drop below this level could result in Solana overtaking XRP in market capitalization, potentially shifting the rankings of major cryptocurrencies.
- XRP trades below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
- Analyst predicts Solana could surpass XRP in market cap before 2028.
- XRP's price hovers near $1.25 support level, a key threshold for maintaining its market position.
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- XRP Risks Losing Lead to Solana as Price Nears $1.25 Support — this brief
XRP is currently facing downward pressure, with its price hovering near the critical $1.25 support level. This level is significant as it represents a key threshold for maintaining XRP's position as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.
The cryptocurrency is trading below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which is often seen as a bearish signal by technical analysts. This technical weakness has raised concerns about XRP's ability to hold its market position against competitors like 
Solana.
Crypto Daily cites an analyst who predicts that Solana could surpass XRP in market capitalization before 2028 if current trends continue. This projection underscores the potential for a shift in the rankings of major cryptocurrencies.
Market data shows that XRP is currently priced at $1.26, with a 24-hour decline of 0.33% and a 7-day drop of 3.34%. In contrast, Solana, despite also experiencing a 24-hour decline of 1.13%, has seen a more substantial 7-day drop of 6.44%, indicating volatility in both assets.
The broader cryptocurrency market remains relatively flat, with a total market cap of $2.68 trillion. 
Bitcoin's slight 24-hour increase of 0.15% suggests a lack of strong directional movement across the market.
Since this brief published about 2 days ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from $1.26 to $1.25 — -0.79%.
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 ≈ ₦1,721.25 (about $1.25), down 0.2% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.3% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
XRP Risks Losing Lead to Solana as Price Nears $1.25 Support — questions & answers
What happens if XRP falls below $1.25?
If XRP falls below $1.25 and stays there, it could lose its position as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency to Solana.
Why is the $1.25 level important for XRP?
The $1.25 level is a key support threshold that, if breached, could trigger a larger sell-off and shift in market dynamics.
How does Solana compare to XRP in terms of market cap?
Solana's market cap is $56.47 billion, while XRP's is $79.53 billion, but this gap could close if XRP continues to underperform.
How much is 1 XRP worth in naira today?
About ₦1,721.25 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.25. 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.
Has XRP's price moved since this brief was published?
XRP is down 0.79% since this brief first published — trading at $1.25 now versus $1.26 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto Daily. 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.