XRP Overtakes USDT in Market Cap Amid $1.2 Billion Korean Trading Frenzy – What’s Next?

 

XRP Flips Tether (USDT) as $1.2 Billion Trading Volume Fuels Surge

In a stunning market shift, XRP has surpassed Tether (USDT) in market capitalization, securing its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. According to CoinMarketCap, XRP now boasts a $153 billion valuation, edging past USDT’s $150 billion market cap.

 

 

Key Drivers Behind XRP’s Sudden Rally

The surge comes as South Korean exchanges report massive XRP/KRW trading volumes, exceeding $1.2 billion in 24 hours. Leading platforms Upbit and Bithumb are driving this momentum, with XRP/KRW pairs dominating 18%+ of their total trading activity.