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Journalist Posted: September 16, 2025 Key Takeaways How does XRP compare to other top-cap coins? Ripple has been highly concentrated, while Solana sees steady growth with OI near ATHs, signaling XRP’s controlled setup could fuel a catch-up move. Why is XRP attracting attention despite a weaker quarterly return? Coinbase has shed 90% of its XRP reserves, smart money is stacking the dip, and structural support aligns with July’s 33% spike, setting up for a potential Q4 leg. Ripple [XRP] is once again testing its HODLers’ patience. Among the top 5 high-caps, Ripple has recorded the weakest quarterly return so far at 33.64%. Meanwhile, Solana [SOL], for instance, has delivered over 50% ROI. The gap is even bigger month-to-month. Nearly 100% of XRP’s Q3 gains came in July alone, pushing it to a cyclical high of $3.60. By contrast, SOL has averaged 11% per month. In short, XRP’s recent rally has been highly concentrated. Source: TradingView (XRP/USDT) However, AMBCrypto flags this could be a bullish setup. On the derivatives side, SOL traders are piling in aggressively, driving Open Interest (OI) close to all-time highs. XRP, meanwhile, is chopping under $10 billion, signaling tighter, more controlled positioning. Historically, these setups stretch HODLers’ patience, but explosive moves (like July’s 33% rally) can deliver huge payoffs. Ripple’s current structure mirrors that pattern, with more bullish factors stacking in. Whale exodus from Coinbase tightens XRP supply September is off to a charged start with ETF hype. Both Dogecoin [DOGE] and Ripple are lining up for their first U.S.-based spot ETFs. On the charts, DOGE is already up 25% on the month. That’s more than 3x XRP’s gains, showing speculative capital is back in play. However, Ripple is taking a more structural path. According to XRPwallets, Coinbase now holds just six cold wallets, totaling 99 million…

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