July 18, 2025 will remain as a key date for the crypto ecosystem. The XRP broke a new historic record at $ 3.65, surpassing its 2018 summit. However, beyond this outbreak, it is a change of regulatory era which begins. By signing the Genius Act, President Donald Trump sends a clear signal: the United States intends to supervise, and not braking, crypto innovation. This political recognition immediately catalyzed the momentum around Ripple, placing the XRP at the heart of the financial and institutional dynamics of the sector.
In short
- The XRP crosses a new historic record by reaching $ 3.65, exceeding its previous January 2018 summit.
- This flight is in an increase of 70 % over 30 days, boosted by a day of spectacular increase of 16 %.
- The XRP rally coincides with the signing of the Genius Act by Donald Trump, a key text for the regulation of stablecoins.
- The CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, salutes a “historic” day for the crypto industry, despite his absence in the White House.
The XRP takes a course: the flight of a crypto long under pressure
On July 18, the XRP reached a new historic summit at 3.65 dollars, finally exceeding its January 2018 record, thanks to its release in an uncertain crypto market. This increase of more than 70 % over the last 30 days, according to data published by Cryptocurrencywas exclaimed last Friday with a dazzling increase of 16 % over a single day, carried by two bullish time chandeliers by almost 5 %.
In a message relayed on X (formerly Twitter), the analysis platform has confirmed :: “XRP reaches a new historic summit – today, the $ XRP from @Ripple has climbed to $ 3.65its highest level ever recorded, displaying a progression of Over 70 % over the last 30 days»».
A technical correction followed, bringing the course around 3.44 dollars, but without altering the background dynamic.
Beyond the price, other indicators confirm the runaway of the market around the XRP. The activity on derivative products has exploded, reflecting the enthusiasm of professional investors and traders. Here are the key points to remember:
- Open interest at $ 10 billion on XRP derivatives, a historic summit which illustrates the rise of open positions;
- An increase in intra -day volatility, amplified by rapid growth volumes;
- A speculative climate fed by a series of optimistic publications on social networks, especially around Ripple and its regulatory environment;
- The end of a long phase of stagnation: the XRP had not reached such levels for more than seven years, in particular due to its legal battle against the dry.
In short, this upward thrust is not explained only by technical considerations or market signals, but is part of a deeper dynamic of the reassessment of the assets by operators, in the light of a new regulatory context.
The Genius Act: a political break that redefines the rules of the game
Behind this impressive rally hides a major political signal. The same day as the XRP peak, American president Donald Trump signed the Genius Act, a major legislative text aimed at offering a clear and favorable framework for the crypto ecosystem, and more particularly to the Stablecoins market, valued at 250 billion dollars.
The CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, praised this day as “History for crypto industry”posting photos of the Ripple team present at the White House. Although physically absent, he said: “Disappointed not to have been present on site, but I celebrate at a distance”.
In addition, he left the tweet of Stuart Alderoty, legal director of Ripple, present on the scene.
The Genius Act is perceived as a clear break with the historic regulatory prudence of the United States vis-à-vis the cryptos. By directly targeting the stablecoins sector, for a long time in the line of regulators, this text inaugurates an era of “Regulation by clarity”welcomed by industrialists in the sector.
The presence of Ripple in this presidential event and the media visibility offered to the company reflect an implicit recognition of the structuring role of certain crypto actors in the US digital economy.
This context triggers important perspectives. On the one hand, the Genius Act could serve as a catalyst for the adoption of a global regulatory framework in the United States, long behind compared to other jurisdictions like Dubai or Singapore. On the other hand, this gesture could redefine the dynamics of power within the crypto ecosystem, by legitimizing compliant and integrated companies like Ripple.
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