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XRP and Cardano Market Capitalization Requirements to Revisit Peaks

A comparative review outlines the valuation growth and supply dynamics XRP and Cardano face to reach their historical price records.

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XRP trades near $1.40, placing it 62% below its historical high of $3.65, while Cardano sits 92% below its peak of $3.09. Reaching previous peak levels requires a 161% increase for XRP, compared to a 1,190% climb for Cardano.

Token supply growth across both protocols increases the total capital required to revisit peak prices. XRP's circulating supply has risen from 59 billion to 63 billion tokens since July 2025, which would bring its market capitalization from $89 billion to $231 billion at peak price. Cardano's circulating supply has expanded from 32 billion to 38 billion ADA, meaning a return to $3.09 would require its market valuation to rise from $9 billion to $116 billion.

The piece notes that XRP has US spot investment funds available since November 2025 following the conclusion of Ripple's legal proceedings with the SEC, as well as institutional banking integrations. Cardano currently lacks US spot products but offers an estimated 3% staking yield to holders who secure its network.

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